El Mascarat Records / Spain / RE 2026
A cornerstone of the 1970s Spanish underground, Cotó-En-Pèl’s Holocaust is a breathtaking display of Mediterranean symphonic rock that remains as vital today as it was upon its original 1978 release in Mallorca. This entirely instrumental masterwork captures a band at the peak of their technical powers, weaving a dense tapestry of Hammond organ, Moog synthesizers, and Mellotron that echoes the grandeur of ELP and Rick Wakeman while maintaining a distinctly local, aggressive edge. Across its four movements—spanning from the atmospheric "Aura De Sons" to the explosive, multi-part title track—the album avoids the typical pitfalls of the genre by favoring tight, driving rhythms and cinematic tension over aimless jamming. Whether you are a dedicated collector of "Rock Progressiu" or a newcomer to the European prog scene, Holocaust is an essential, high-energy journey through analog synth heaven that deserves a permanent spot on your shelf. A true cult classic finally getting the spotlight it deserves.