Toundra - II

Review by Justine Brown

II, the second album by Spanish post-rock band Toundra, is a masterpiece of instrumental rock music. The album is a journey through various moods and emotions, with each track creating a unique atmosphere that draws the listener in.

The opening track, "Ara Caeli," sets the tone for the album with its soaring guitar riffs and driving rhythm section. From there, the band takes the listener on a journey through tracks like "Cielo Negro" and "Requiem," which feature intricate guitar work and dynamic shifts in tempo.

The album's centerpiece is the epic, 15-minute-long "Marte," which builds slowly from a quiet, atmospheric beginning to a thunderous climax. The track showcases the band's ability to create tension and release it in a cathartic explosion of sound.

Throughout the album, Toundra's musicianship is on full display. The band members are all virtuosos on their respective instruments, and they work together seamlessly to create a cohesive whole. The production is also top-notch, with each instrument given its own space in the mix.

Artist: Toundra
Album: II

2010

Rating: 4.83

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Filename: toundra-ii.rar

MP3 size: 49.2 mb
FLAC size: 397.2 mb

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Zanzíbar	4:54
Danubio	7:16
Magreb	10:59
Zanzibar	04:54
Danubio / Danube	7:16
Völand	2:12
Völand	02:12
Zansíbar
Bizancio	8:38
Bizancio / Byzantium	8:38
Koschei	3:34
Tchod	2:48

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Catalog Numbers

Labels

Aloud Music Ltd
Astoria Records, Aloud Music Ltd, Narshardaa Records
Not On Label
Not On Label (Toundra Self-released)
Narshardaa Records
Aloud Music Ltd, Basement Apes Industries

Listen online

ouvir online
écouter en ligne
kuunnella verkossa
online luisteren
escuchar en línea
online anhören
ascolta in linea
lyssna på nätet
lytte på nettet

Formats

2 × Vinyl
LP
Album
Reissue
Pink Marble
Black
Promo
White Label
120gr
Limited Edition
Repress
white/pink - marble-green
Red/White Splattered
33 ⅓ RPM
45 RPM
7 × File
MP3
320 kbps
White/Purple
CD
Clear
180gr
pink marbled
Vinyl
12"
Clear/Blue & Clear/Green
Red
Blue Vinyl
Yellow

Companies

Role	Company
Recorded At	Sadman Studios
Mixed At	Ultramarinos Costa Brava
Mastered At	Ultramarinos Costa Brava
Engineered At	Sadman Studios
Recorded By	Sadman Studios
Licensed From	Aloud Music Ltd
Pressed By	Duplico 2000

Credits

Role	Credit
Artwork	Chelsea Greene Lewyta
Bass	Alberto Tocados
Tambura	Alberto Tocados
Design	Darkhorse Studio
Drums	Álex Pérez
Percussion	Álex Pérez
Engineer	Iván Rodriguez Ferro
Guitar	Víctor García-Tapia
Acoustic Guitar	Esteban Jiménez
Mixed By	Santi García
Mastered By	Santi García
Producer	Santi García
Recorded By	Carlos Santos
Co-producer	Carlos Santos
Cello	Álvaro Llorente (tracks: 7)
Piano	Manolo Iglesias (tracks: 7)
Steel Guitar	Victor Teixeira (tracks: 7)

Notes

Side A plays at 33 ⅓ RPM, sides B to D play at 45 RPM. Tracks are numbered 01 to 07 on sleeve.
Label does not appear anywhere on release. Vinyl is housed in plain black innersleeves. No inserts.
Recorded between February and March 2010.
Mixed & mastered in April 2010.
Side A: 33 1/3 rpm
Sides B, C, D: 45 rpm
Release Info:
1st press:
100 Black 180gr
100 Clear 120gr
300 Black 120gr
2nd press:
200 Red/White splattered
3rd press:
200 Blue & Yellow
Probably 5th edition in white/pink (vinyl 1) and marble-green (vinyl 2)
200 Red/White splattered (this)
Digital release. Credits taken from physical release.
4th press:
200 White & Purple (this)
Re-release by the band.
Cardboard sleeve without barcode./ sticker.
200 White & Purple
5th press:
CLEAR vinyl with BLUE inside and the C/D side on CLEAR vinyl with GREEN inside
200 Blue & Yellow (this)
Recorded between February and March 2010. Mixed & mastered in April 2010.
Comes in cardboard packaging.
Basement Apes Industries Catalog Number misprinted as APES029.

Barcodes

Matrix / Runout (Side A): 13993 1A TNDR002LP
Matrix / Runout (Side B): 13993 1B TNDR002LP
Matrix / Runout (Side C): 13993 1C TNDR002LP
Matrix / Runout (Side D): 13993 1D TNDR002LP
Matrix / Runout (Side A): ELDO NAR 033 A2 -21126- SST
Matrix / Runout (Side B): ELDO NAR 033 B2 -21126- SST
Matrix / Runout (Side C): ELDO NAR 033 C2 -21127- SST
Matrix / Runout (Side D): ELDO NAR 033 D2 -21126- SST
Barcode: 8 435015 510916
Matrix / Runout: Side A: 13993 1A TNDR 002 LP
Matrix / Runout: Side B: 13993 1B TNDR 002 LP
Matrix / Runout: Side C: 13993 1C TNDR 002 LP
Matrix / Runout: Side D: 13993 1D TNDR 002 LP
Barcode: 2090504451413
Matrix / Runout (Side D): ELDO NAR 033 D2 -21127- SST
Barcode: 8 435015 512460
Matrix / Runout: 122388 ALOUD 016 - TOUNDRA II 5/13/10
Mastering SID Code: LN78

About Toundra

Toundra is a Spanish instrumental Post-Metal band from Madrid, formed in 2007.

Members

Alberto Tocados
Esteban Jiménez
Álex Pérez
Víctor García-Tapia
Victor Teixeira
Rubén Mingo
David López
Guillermo

Summary by Justine Brown

In conclusion, II is a must-listen for fans of instrumental rock music. Toundra has created a timeless album that will continue to be enjoyed for years to come.