Crucis was an Argentine band considered one of the pioneers of the Argentine progressive rock. Crucis was formed in 1974 by Gustavo Montesano (guitar, vocals), José Luis Fernández (bass), Daniel Frenkel (drums) and Daniel Oil (keyboards). When Fernández left the band, Montesano became the new bass player. Later on Marrone and Kerpel joined the band. In 1975 Daniel Frenkel left the band and Farrugia replaced him.
They released two albums, Crucis in 1976 (produced by Charly García who was very famous in Argentina at the time after the demise of folk rock band Sui Generis) and Los Delirios del Mariscal in 1977. Both LP’s were released as separate CD’s but finally re-released on a 1-CD entitled “Kronologia”. The music is half instrumental/half with strong Spanish vocals and the emphasis is on the keybaords (organ, string-ensemble, synthesizers, Steinway – and Fender Rhodes piano), the rhythm-section sounds powerful and adventurous. The compositions are strong and dynamic with surprising breaks and the interplay between the electric guitar (often spectacular wah-wah) and keyboards is captivating. On their second album the tracks are longer with more solos and a stronger influence from jazzrock and Dutch masters FOCUS.
Crucis also played on Montesano’s first solo album Homenaje that year. Montesano later joined the successful Spanish pop band Olé Olé. See for more.
Los delirios del mariscal
Abismo Terrenal
Todo Tiempo Posible
Pollo Frito
La triste Visiòn del entierro propio
Determinados Espejos
Recluso Artista
Mes
Corto Amanecer
Crucis 1976 Full Album