This double album marks the end of Almendra, without the release of the announced "Opera" they had been planning and working on. On this record, which contains absolute and previously unknown gems (like "Los elefantes"), the group failed to reach the creative intensity of their first album. It's more eclectic, experimental, and scattered, although it does exhibit a much more rock-oriented and intense sound than the first album. Furthermore, the album is heavily influenced by psychedelia and drug use, reflecting the different approaches of the band members and their need for experimentation. Spinetta elaborated at length on the influence of drug use on Almendra II in conversations with Juan Carlos Diez, compiled in Martropía. There, Spinetta recounts that he was the only member of the band who took LSD, driven by a sense of exploration, searching, and overcoming prejudices: The significant influence of Manal on Almendra II is also evident in several tracks on Almendra II. Spinetta himself, in Martropía, highlights this fact and points out the "Manalesque touch" that the band acquired on the album. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.