Sumo
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Sumo was an 80s Argentine… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least 2 bands by this name:
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Sumo was an 80s Argentine alternative rock band, merging post-punk with reggae and ska. Headed by Italian-born Luca Prodan, it remained underground for most of its short activity, but was extremely influential in shaping contemporary Argentine rock. Sumo introduced British post-punk to the Argentine scene, with almost the whole lyrics in English.
After living in London, hanging out with the members of Joy Division, Italian-born Luca Prodan asked Timmy McKern (friends during school years in Scotland, flatmate in London and later manager of the band) to visit his family house in Córdoba province to kick off his heroin habit and relax. After some time, Prodan tired of the quiet of the country and set off to Buenos Aires, looking for its underground music scene.
Argentina was under a repressive military dictatorship, and many music and performing-arts acts kept a low profile to avoid problems with police. Luca soon found musicians willing to join his reggae-rock vision, to form the band in 1981.
Sumo's initial formation was: Prodan on vocals and guitar, Germán Daffunchio on guitar, Alejandro Sokol on bass, and Stephanie Nuttal (an English friend of Prodan and former member of the band Manicured Noise) on drums.
Nuttal returned to England when the Falklands war started, so Sokol took on the drums, and Diego Arnedo joined on bass. Sax player Roberto Pettinato was a frequent guest.
Because they sang mostly in English, Sumo did not enjoy the extensive airplay given to Argentine bands in the wake of the war. Nevertheless, it became a pillar of the underground scene together with Sueter, Patricio Rey y sus Redonditos de Ricota, and the second incarnation of Los Abuelos de la Nada.
Sumo's music had two sides: hard-edged rock, and a typically British brand of reggae and ska. After a halt due to Prodan's spending some time in Europe, the band committed fully to rock in 1984, and spun off the Hurlingham Reggae Band. Ricardo Mollo was added on guitar, and Alberto Superman Troglio replaced Sokol on drums.
Sumo started achieving popularity in the mid-1980s, as Luca's in-your-face style was popular with teenagers—but he could also display a mellower streak. He would shout "Fuck You" randomly, or sing a scathing song about stupid blondes, and immediately swoon about his appreciation for common men drinking ginebra at a bar.
In the later releases, some Spanish language lyrics were added to the band's repertoire. Many of Luca's lyrics featured irony, wordplay, and references to drugs, dance parties, sex, and other aspects of young people's lives, while remaining aloof of the political and economic changes of the 1980s.
Due to his drinking and a very fast rock-and-roll lifestyle, Luca's health deteriorated. He died of a heart attack on December 22, 1987, two days after their last show. After Luca's death, the band dissolved, but its legacy was carried on by two bands, Divididos (led by Mollo and Arnedo) and Las Pelotas (Sokol and Daffunchio).
2. Eclectic Metal from Lowell, MA. SUMO's "Entropy" stands astride several different styles ranging from rock to prog-metal to hardcore. This is a very ambitious record marked by dark, densely packed layers of sound and moments of volcanic intensity.
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Sumo was an 80s Argentine… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least 2 bands by this name:
1.
Sumo was an 80s Argentine alternative rock band, merging post-punk with reggae and ska. Headed by Italian-born Luca Prodan, it remained underground for most of its short activity, but was extremely influential in shaping contemporary Argentine rock. Sumo introduced British post-punk to the Argentine scene, with almost the whole lyrics in English.
After living in London, hanging out with the members of Joy Division, Italian-born Luca Prodan asked Timmy McKern (friends during school years in Scotland, flatmate in London and later manager of the band) to visit his family house in Córdoba province to kick off his heroin habit and relax. After some time, Prodan tired of the quiet of the country and set off to Buenos Aires, looking for its underground music scene.
Argentina was under a repressive military dictatorship, and many music and performing-arts acts kept a low profile to avoid problems with police. Luca soon found musicians willing to join his reggae-rock vision, to form the band in 1981.
Sumo's initial formation was: Prodan on vocals and guitar, Germán Daffunchio on guitar, Alejandro Sokol on bass, and Stephanie Nuttal (an English friend of Prodan and former member of the band Manicured Noise) on drums.
Nuttal returned to England when the Falklands war started, so Sokol took on the drums, and Diego Arnedo joined on bass. Sax player Roberto Pettinato was a frequent guest.
Because they sang mostly in English, Sumo did not enjoy the extensive airplay given to Argentine bands in the wake of the war. Nevertheless, it became a pillar of the underground scene together with Sueter, Patricio Rey y sus Redonditos de Ricota, and the second incarnation of Los Abuelos de la Nada.
Sumo's music had two sides: hard-edged rock, and a typically British brand of reggae and ska. After a halt due to Prodan's spending some time in Europe, the band committed fully to rock in 1984, and spun off the Hurlingham Reggae Band. Ricardo Mollo was added on guitar, and Alberto Superman Troglio replaced Sokol on drums.
Sumo started achieving popularity in the mid-1980s, as Luca's in-your-face style was popular with teenagers—but he could also display a mellower streak. He would shout "Fuck You" randomly, or sing a scathing song about stupid blondes, and immediately swoon about his appreciation for common men drinking ginebra at a bar.
In the later releases, some Spanish language lyrics were added to the band's repertoire. Many of Luca's lyrics featured irony, wordplay, and references to drugs, dance parties, sex, and other aspects of young people's lives, while remaining aloof of the political and economic changes of the 1980s.
Due to his drinking and a very fast rock-and-roll lifestyle, Luca's health deteriorated. He died of a heart attack on December 22, 1987, two days after their last show. After Luca's death, the band dissolved, but its legacy was carried on by two bands, Divididos (led by Mollo and Arnedo) and Las Pelotas (Sokol and Daffunchio).
2. Eclectic Metal from Lowell, MA. SUMO's "Entropy" stands astride several different styles ranging from rock to prog-metal to hardcore. This is a very ambitious record marked by dark, densely packed layers of sound and moments of volcanic intensity.
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http://cdbaby.com/cd/sumo
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Sumo Lyrics
02. No Acabes Don't come, don't come, don't come, don't come Living here …
03.- Crua-Chan By the left, quick march, Crua Chan!!! It was 1745 The…
06.- Brilla Tu Luz Para Mí The grey turned into gold Just when the day was getting…
Al Repalazo Great bats,sweet demon necks They bite my bumps, right here…
Banderitas y globitos 1,2,3,4 ... Estoy dando vueltas sobre el carrousell Mi cab…
Banderitas Y Globos 1,2,3,4 ... Estoy dando vueltas sobre el carrousell Mi cabez…
Breaking Away Break, break, break, break, Break, break, break, break, Brea…
Brilla Tu Luz Para Mí The grey turned into gold Just when the day was getting…
Callate Mark Well, hello Mark Well, it's dark, so dark In your cell, ri…
Cinco Magníficos Dejame verte Pero re-de verdad Vengo hambriento Desde yacire…
Crua Chan By the left, quick march, Crua Chan!!! It was 1745 The Hig…
Cruachan By the left, quick march, Crua Chan!!! It was 1745 The…
Cuerdas Gargantas Y Cables I use my throat And I use my head And I'll do…
De Be De Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh…
Debede I walked into the disco On that Saturday night You know, you…
Divididos Por La Felicidad I'm always breaking glasses In other people rooms Forever ma…
El Cieguito Volador Los murciélagos son tétricos Dan miedo y terror Y nunca está…
El Ojo Blindado Luces calientes atraviesan mi mente Luces calientes atravie…
El Reggae De Paz Y Amor Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh…
Estallando Desde El Oceano She had my head on a plate With her sweet and…
Fiebre Everytime I see you I feel something rising inside Everyti…
Fuck You You know that things are really saint About of beeing…
Heroina I'm in love with this modern world I'm in love with…
Hola Frank Hello Frank, how're you doing? Sunday morning blues, you kno…
Kaya Kaya! Oh, oh, Kaya Kaya! Oh, oh, Kaya Kaya! Oh, oh, Kaya …
La Gota En El Ojo Rock it out, man Sing the song today Do it right man Nigh…
la mula plateada Silver Silvermoon is oh, so distant In her black black dis…
La Rubia Tarada Caras conchetas, miradas berretas Y hombres encajados en Fio…
Llegando Los Monos Luces calientes atraviesan mi mente luces calientes atravies…
Lo Quiero Ya Hasta que choque China con Africa te voy a perseguir, sera…
Los Viejos Vinagre Dale, dale con el look, pero no te mires como captain…
Mañana En El Abasto Mañana de sol, bajo por el ascensor, Calle con árboles,…
Mejor No Hablar Una mujer, una mujer atrás, Una mujer atrás de un vidrio…
Mejor No Hablar De Ciertas Cosas Una mujer, una mujer atrás, Una mujer atrás de un vidrio…
Mula Plateada Silver Silvermoon is oh, so distant In her black black dis…
Next Week Come on little baby, won't you love next week, I want…
Nextweek Come on little baby, won't you love next week, I want…
Night & Day Night and day the winds hold away In the upper atmosphere An…
No Acabes Don't come, don't come, don't come, don't come Living here i…
No Duermas Mas Ooh!!! In the morning yeah Ooh!!! Without warning yeah I'v…
No Good Even in the morning you looked so fine And in the…
No Más Nada Ooh!!! In the morning yeah Ooh!!! Without warning yeah I'v…
No tan distinto People moving every day You know they move so slow Do they…
No Tan Distintos People moving every day You know they move so slow Do they…
No Tan Distintos Album Version) People moving every day You know they move so slow Do they…
No Te Pongas Azul Don't turn blue In a good friend's bathroom Don't try to rea…
Noche De Paz Stille nacht, hellige nacht All ist schlaft Einsam war Nur d…
Ojos De Terciopelo She came on the southern wind She came like a morning…
Percusion Baby Percussion baby Walking down the street Preattiest lady th…
Pinini Reggae Skip off me while you dig up here Everybody knows you're…
Que Me Pisen Yo quiero a mi bandera, Yo quiero a mi bandera, Planchadita…
Quiero Dinero (quiero dinero, Helmut, Omar, es un corpiño para madrugar! …
Regtest Some call this happy valley rock Play I some music love I…
Rollando Babylon town is B.A. town too, brother, you'd better rememb…
T.V. Caliente So well, so now, you're here next to me I want…
Teléfonos Night is down in insect town I'm sitting here glued to…
TV Caliente So well, so now, you're here next to me I want…
Warm Mist Just drifting through this warm mist, Just like drifting ou…
White trash Night is down in insect town I'm sitting here glued to…