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Ludicrously ahead of their time, even in the experimental early '70s, Carmen were unlike anything else on the scene, least of all the American scene. The Allen siblings, David and Angela, were raised on flamenco, forming Carmen in 1970 as a way to meld their roots with their love of rock. Unable to find a label in the U.S., the group decamped to London in 1973, hooking up with Tony Visconti, who recorded the band's debut album Fandangos in Space that summer. Songs like "Poor Tarantos" and "Sailor Song" beautifully showcase David's exquisite flamenco guitar, while "Bulerias" and "Retirando" capture the Spanish flavor along with the rock leanings of the group. The title track, in contrast, highlights their more operatic bend, a styling that Queen would more successfully exploit. "Fandangos" also boasts a decidedly funky rhythm, and its the album's shifting, intricate, and unique rhythms that further removed them from the pack. "Bullfight" and "Looking Outside (My Window)"'s distinctive rhythm patterns would both be borrowed later in the decade by experimental punk bands like Wire, Fashion and Gang of Four. Carmen's sophomore album, Dancing on a Cold Wind, recorded again with Visconti the following spring, was even more adventurous. The rhythms were more disjointed, the styling more operatic, the sound more majestic. At points, the album meanders into prog rock, as Angela's spacey keyboard effects swoop across the grooves; elsewhere, British influences strongly surface. Visconti's production understandably emphasizes the glammy feel of this set, the last one rocked, this one glitters in the vastness of the sparse arrangements. Fandangos is the more commercial of the two albums, so much so that many of the songs could receive airplay today. Dancing, in contrast, is the more intriguing for noodlers and lovers of the unique. Angel Air has now reissued both albums together across two CDs, tossing in a pair of bonus tracks to boot. Carmen returns with a passion. ~ Jo-Ann Greene
By early 1975 the band was opening for JETHRO TULL on their 13 week USA War Child Tour. The ROLLING STONES then requested they open for them on their next tour BUT "management" had screwed things up and the band was broke and unable to continuing touring. However they recorded some tracks and ended up producing a third album. Despite great critical acclaim and rave review from USA and even though "Hot Producer" Tony Visconti had produced both the first two albums Carmen broke up in July 1975. Listed in Record Collector's Rare Album Guide both albums portray the bands unique fusion of flamenco and progressive rock.
2 LPs on 2 CDs: FANDANGOS IN SPACE (1973)/DANCING ON A COLD WIND (1974).
Carmen: David Allen (vocals, guitar); John Glascock (bass guitar); Paul Fenton (drums); Roberto Amaral, Angela Allen.
Personnel: Angela Allen (vocals, Mellotron, keyboards, synthesizer); Roberto Amaral (vocals, vibraphone, castanets, percussion); John Glascock, Mary Hopkin (vocals); David Katz (violin); Paul Fenton (drums); Chris Karan (percussion); Tony Visconti (wind).
Audio Remasterer: Ian Shepherd.
Liner Note Author: Michael Heatley.
Recording information: 1973-1975.
Additional personnel: Mary Hopkin (background vocals); David Katz, Tony Visconti, Chris Karan.
Carmen - Fandangos In Space/Dancing On A Cold Wind Songs
Carmen - Fandangos In Space/Dancing On A Cold Wind Album Track Listing
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Bulerias
5:23
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Bullfight
4:17
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Steppingstone
2:52
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Sailor Song
5:12
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Lonely House
4:06
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For Tarantos
1:44
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Looking Outside My Window
5:07
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Tales Of Spain
8:58
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Retirando
0:43
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Fandangos In Space
6:36
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Reprise
0:56
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Viva Mi Seville
6:03
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I've Been Crying
5:08
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Drifting Along
7:18
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She Flew Across The Room
1:31
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Purple Flowers
5:18
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Table Two For One
2:15
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She's Changed
2:57
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Gypsy Girl
1:38
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City
3:12
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Time
1:24
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People Dressed In Black
4:05
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Dancing On A Cold Wind
2:11
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Horseman
3:45
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She's Changed
2:12
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Quiriquitu
2:52
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Out On The Street
6:13
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Fandangos In Space/Dancing On A Cold Wind Music Review
Customer Fandangos In Space/Dancing On A Cold Wind Reviews
Average Rating: (4 out of 5 stars)
Carmen double CD Fantastic to find this band on CD at all. I only knew 'Dancing on a Cold Wind' (have the vinyl) from my university days in the mid-70s, so getting the first album as well is a treat. The reason it's not 5-star is because the second album uses reworked tracks from the first, which is interesting from an historical point of view, but disappointing 'cos the first album is not all new to me. Nevertheless a big THANKYOU to cd Universe for having it. Delivery from the States to Australia took 17 days. Submitted by andrew.thurgood (Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
decent collection decent collection from there first two albums, great harmonies good for fans of 10cc and stuff like that Submitted by SAXONMAN (hicksville new york) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
A lost treasure Back in 1974, Carmen tried to do something different, mix a little flamingo with rock music. This is a set of their first two albums, Fandango's In Space earned them a spot on David Bowie's 1980 Floor Show TV special, this is the more accessable of the two albums, Dancing on a Cold Wind never saw a US release when originally released in 1975. But for the price, Fandango's is worth the effort to seek out this band who should have been around longer. Submitted by b.e.dawson (Denver, CO, USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
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