Their debut album Pasto was recorded and released in 1992 and has guest appearances by Gustavo Cerati, Daniel Melero and members of other groups which, at the time, were also part of the New Argentinian Rock (or Sonic rock) movement, such as Martes Menta and Juana la Loca. The only single released from Pasto was "D-Generación", which was a minor radio hit at the time and made the upcoming band known to Argentinian listeners. The album has an eclectic style, with many of the tracks being short skits (such as "41" de Ocio", which consists of the band chatting between songs; or "Mutha Fucka", a track which seems to have been made by cutting and pasting together various audio samples taken from TV).
For their second album Trance Zomba, released in 1994, DJ Peggyn joined the band. As a a consequence of the band having now 6 members, this album has a mixture of Rap, Funk and Hardcore Punk, but at the same time even psychedelic rock influences. "Malón", "Montañas de Agua", "Patinador Sagrado" and "Koyote" were the singles released for this album.
In 1996 the band released the highly experimental Dopádromo. This album has all sorts of music from the highly psychedelic "Zumba" and "Su Majestad", hard rock tracks as "El Medium and "Su Ciervo", instrumentals and even a hasta un bossa nova: "Perfume Casino". Destacan también "¡Viva Satana!" and "El Médium" were the biggest hist from this record.
Their fourth album, Babasónica showcased a heavier edge than their previous three, being influenced by heavy metal with distorted riffs and guitar solos on many songs ("Egocripta", "Demonomanía", "El Adversario"). On the other hand, the album has a softer acoustic side, with the delicate ballads "Sharon Tate" and "Esther Narcótica". The band has declared that this was meant to balance out the roughness of the heavier songs. Some tracks even include both stylistic approaches at once making for interesting contrast, like "Parafinada" or "Convoy". Lyrically, the album deals with the concepts of satanism. The band has declared that this approach isn't meant to be taken at face value, but as homage to classic metal, and as an attack on common Western ways of thinking, such as religion.
On their fifth release Miami, DJ Peggyn participated as a member of the band for the last time, he was sacked as his contributions were no longer felt necessary for the band. In 2000 he went for a solo career, renaming himself Jimmy Dolor. The album cover was designed by Alejandro Ros. It is a map of Argentina turned 90 degrees clockwise, resembling a map of the east coast of the United States; the map places a fictional Miami in the Argentinian province of Misiones. After the release of the album, Cosme, their manager, left the band.
After the release of Jessico (2001), Babasónicos shifted into a more pop-influenced sound and reached massive mainstream success, becoming one of Latin America's top bands.
Their follow up records, Infame (2003), Anoche (2005) , Mucho (2008), A Propósito (2011), Romantisismico (2014) and Discutible (2018), further expended this sound and merged it with their early psychedelic and experimental influences.
In 1999 they collaborated with alternative rock artist Ian Brown on a track for his second studio album, Golden Greats, that bears their name.
In early 2008, the official site informed that after a long and painful struggle with Hodgkins lymphoma, bass player Gabriel "Gabo" Mannelli passed away on January the 12th. He was 38 years old.
Since then, Babasónicos teamed up with long-time-friend Carca to temporarily replace Gabo, until late 2011 when Tuta Torres (ex-bassist from Los Látigos) joined the group as their new official bass player, with Carca now serving as a multi-instrumentalist.
Charada
Babasónicos Lyrics
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Figura fatal, dulce charada
Con sólo un beso
Te puede matar
Y si al destino
Lo llaman peligro
Y a tu compañía
Le dicen crueldad
La eternidad
No nos dejará
La eternidad
No nos dejará
Provocadora
Make up valiente
Muchacha en acción
Tiembla excitada
Trabajo fino y con silenciador
Si conocerte es correr un gran riesgo
Y mi único vicio es la velocidad
La eternidad
No nos dejará
La eternidad
No nos dejará
Nena te amo tanto
Tanto, tanto, que podría matarte ahora mismo
Atarte a la cama
Con tus propias medias de nylon
Estilizada nena batida
Figura fatal, dulce charada
Con sólo un beso
Te puede matar
Y si al destino
Lo llaman peligro
Y a tu compañía
Le dicen crueldad
La eternidad
No nos dejará
La eternidad
No nos dejará
La eternidad
No nos dejará
La eternidad
Nos pertenecerá
The lyrics of Babasonicos's song Charada speak about a seductive, dangerous woman with a mysterious allure. She is described as an elegant and fatal figure with the power to kill with a kiss. Despite the risks involved in being with her, the singer is attracted to her, even if it means risking his life. The lyrics also suggest that she is a master of deception, with makeup and skills in silent work.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "La eternidad no nos dejara" which translates to "Eternity will not leave us." This line implies that the singer is willing to take the risk of being with this dangerous woman, even if it means facing an uncertain fate. The repetition of the phrase throughout the song gives it a haunting quality, suggesting that the pair may be doomed to suffer the consequences of their desire for each other.
Overall, the lyrics of Charada are a sultry and captivating tale of risk and temptation. They paint the picture of a dangerous liaison between two lovers who are willing to risk everything for a moment of passion.
Line by Line Meaning
Estilizada nena batida
A slender, beaten girl
Figura fatal, dulce charada
A fatal figure, sweet charade
Con sólo un beso
With just a kiss
Te puede matar
She can kill you
Y si al destino
And if fate
Lo llaman peligro
Calls it danger
Y a tu compañía
And to your company
Le dicen crueldad
They call it cruelty
La eternidad
Eternity
No nos dejará
Won't leave us
Provocadora
Provocative
Make up valiente
Brave make up
Muchacha en acción
Girl in action
Tiembla excitada
Shaken with excitement
Trabajo fino y con silenciador
Fine work with a silencer
Si conocerte es correr un gran riesgo
If knowing you is to take a great risk
Y mi único vicio es la velocidad
And my only vice is speed
Nena te amo tanto
Baby, I love you so much
Tanto, tanto, que podría matarte ahora mismo
So much, so much that I could kill you right now
Atarte a la cama
Tie you to the bed
Con tus propias medias de nylon
With your own nylon stockings
La eternidad
Eternity
Nos pertenecerá
Will belong to us
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Adrian Rodriguez
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