by William YorkProlific British experimental/prog/jazz/noise duo (and sometimes trio) Guapo has been releasing albums and EPs at a steady pace since forming in 1994. Despite often changing from one release to the next, or in some cases, from one song to the next, their style can loosely be described as playful and engaging -- especially for what the words experimental and prog rock often imply -- with basic reference points including France's Magma (whom they name checked in one album title) and Japan's the Ruins (with whom they recorded an album). Guapo's lineup has changed or been augmented several times, but the core of the band consists of bassist/guitarist Matt Thompson and drummer/percussionist Dave Smith. Other periodic full-time members have included bassist Rojer Macoustra (with the group from 1994-1996), bassist Pid (1996-1997), and Honkies saxophonist Caroline Kraabel (1999-2000). Guapo has self-released three EPs -- Hell I...