Invisible was originally formed in 1973 Buenos Aires, Argentina by Luis Alb… Read Full Bio ↴Invisible was originally formed in 1973 Buenos Aires, Argentina by Luis Alberto Spinetta (guitars and vocals) who was formerly from the band Pescado Rabioso* that recently broke up at the time. The bass and drums were played by two former Pappo's Blues members Hector Lorenzo (drums) and Carlos Rufino (bass.) During the beginning of the bands playing the music was more straightforward rock with influences of Hendrix and Zeppelin and touches of a Black Sabbath sound. Their first, self-titled album, reflected their influences and was very complex, especially for a three man rock group. Long songs, with surrealistic lyrics and a unique sound throughout the six tracks. This album is a top quality piece, of great beauty and suprisingly acute craftmanship.

Their next album "Durazno Sangrando" ("Bleeding Peach") was their debut on a major label and an all out progressive album. Spinetta's lyrics were very well written. The story to "Durazno Sangrando" was based on a book by Carl Jung. "Durazno Sangrando" is their most progressive album and is generally noted as the bands best material. In 1975, virtuoso guitarist Tommy Gubitsch joined the group. Their third and final album "El Jardín de los Presentes" ("The Garden of the Present") turned out to be their most popular. This album has a lot of Tango influence and also some sounds that would remind us of early King Crimson. After the success of "El Jardín de los Presentes" the band split up at the end of 1976. Spinetta pursued a jazz-fusion esque solo career after the breakup.

Invisible was a bigger band in the Argentine prog scene and is definitely worth a good listen. If you are interested at all in Argentine prog they are essential. Their middle album "Durazno Sangrando" is their best and most interesting though "El Jardín de los Presentes" is also worth a good listen (mainly for it's fusion of rock, prog, and tango influence.)

Irregular
Invisible Lyrics

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Mientras la ciudad calla,
O prosigue...
Y aún en el corazón,
De la urbe...
Se escucha el clamor de un grito,
De inocencia...
¿es que no hay nada ni nadie,
Que comprenda?

Y entre los telones de esta farsa...
Se sacude ansioso,
El misterio eterno...
De aquellas mismas venas,
Sangraba Dios...
(Dios y su troupe)
Su cabeza cayó de rodillas...
Y su vientre rodó,

Por entre el tráfico...
(que es irregular)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song Irregular by Invisible describe the city and its struggles. The city is portrayed as a place where people are either silent or moving on with their lives, but deep down there is still a cry that echoes in the hearts of the city. The cry is for justice and for someone to understand their struggles. The song touches on the themes of innocence, mystery, and God.

The lyrics suggest that in this city, there is some kind of a play, a farsa, happening behind the curtains. The mystery is shaking, and there is a sense of anxiety. It is suggested that the town is not a fair place, and it is chaotic, with the traffic being described as irregular. The reference to God in the lyrics is significant, with a suggestion that even God bled in this city. The line "Su cabeza cayó de rodillas... Y su vientre rodó, Por entre el tráfico" translates to "His head fell on his knees... And his belly rolled, Through traffic."

The lyrics of Irregular are symbolic and evocative of different themes. The song speaks to the loneliness and abandonment that people experience in urban environments. It also brings to light the struggle of the innocent in the wake of chaos and corruption. The song is thought-provoking and highlights the need for justice and understanding in modern society.

Line by Line Meaning

Mientras la ciudad calla,
As the city falls silent,

O prosigue...
Or continues on...

Y aún en el corazón,
And still in the heart,

De la urbe...
Of the city...

Se escucha el clamor de un grito,
The cry of a scream is heard,

De inocencia...
Of innocence...

¿es que no hay nada ni nadie,
Is there nothing and no one,

Que comprenda?
Who understands?

Y entre los telones de esta farsa...
And between the curtains of this farce...

Se sacude ansioso,
It shakes anxiously,

El misterio eterno...
The eternal mystery...