La Biblia cover

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.

Why this album works

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.
Best for
dynamic narrative progression epic storytelling through sound wave-like pacing with intensity
Context
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.

Tracklist

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

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