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La Biblia

Vox Dei · 1971

56 min · 8 tracks · progressive rock · doom metal

Epic progressive rock intertwines with heavy doom elements, narrating biblical stories through intricate arrangements and powerful instrumentation.

La Biblia is an album by Vox Dei, released in 1971. Epic progressive rock intertwines with heavy doom elements, narrating biblical stories through intricate arrangements and powerful instrumentation. The album is notable for its ambitious concept, structuring the entire work around biblical narratives. It received critical acclaim within the progressive rock community and has influenced numerous Latin American rock bands that followed. Its artistic approach contributed to a growing movement of rock music addressing literary and philosophical themes during the early 1970s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does La Biblia sound like?

Epic progressive rock intertwines with heavy doom elements, narrating biblical stories through intricate arrangements and powerful instrumentation. Rooted in progressive rock and doom metal.

What makes La Biblia by Vox Dei notable?

The album is notable for its ambitious concept, structuring the entire work around biblical narratives. It received critical acclaim within the progressive rock community and has influenced numerous Latin American rock bands that followed. Its artistic approach contributed to a growing movement of rock music addressing literary and philosophical themes during the early 1970s. La Biblia was Vox Dei's third album, released in 1971 after their breakthrough with the album 'El Loco' in 1970. By this time, the band had solidified their unique sound, blending rock with profound lyrical themes drawn from religious texts. This release helped establish them as one of Argentina’s prominent progressive rock bands.

How many songs are on La Biblia?

La Biblia has 8 tracks, running approximately 56 minutes.

Tracklist

8 tracks·56:02

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Génesis Standout 6:38
  • 2 Moisés 7:29
  • 3 Las guerras Standout 13:14
  • 4 Libros sapienciales 7:36
  • 5 Profecías 2:17
  • 6 Cristo y nacimiento 3:19
  • 7 Cristo — Muerte y resurrección Standout 10:38
  • 8 Apocalipsis 4:48

Release Date

March 1, 1971

Genre

doom metal, progressive rock

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Artist Origin

Argentina

Runtime

56 min 2 sec