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.
Deléctrico
Babasónicos Lyrics
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Me pregunto: ¿cuan necio puedes ser?
Digo que parte de "no"
No entendes
Cuando "no" significa no
Me pregunto: ¿cuan necio puedes ser?
Digo que parte de "no"
Va a venir
No va a venir
O va a venir
Delectrico
Va a venir
No va a venir
O va a venir
Delectrico
Cuando "no" significa no
Me pregunto: ¿cuan necio puedes ser?
Digo que parte de "no"
No entendes
Va a venir
No va a venir
O va a venir
Delectrico
Va a venir
No va a venir
O va a venir
Delectrico
Va a venir
No va a venir
O va a venir
Delectrico
Va a venir
No va a venir
O va a venir
Delectrico
The lyrics of Babasónicos’ “Deléctrico” express frustration with someone who cannot accept the word “no.” The repeated line “Cuando ‘no’ significa no” (When ‘no’ means no) sets the tone for the entire song, questioning why someone would continue to push after being clearly denied something. The singer wonders how foolish someone can be to not understand such a simple concept, and when they say “no,” they mean “no.” The chorus then interjects with the repeated phrases “Va a venir, no va a venir, o va a venir, Delectrico” (They’re either coming, not coming, or coming electrically), which seems to refer back to the person who cannot take “no” for an answer. Perhaps they will eventually come around, or perhaps they’ll never accept “no” and will keep pushing until they find a way to get what they want. The use of the word “Delectrico” emphasizes this idea of electricity, something charged and unpredictable.
The song overall seems to be a commentary on the struggle of dealing with someone who refuses to accept boundaries or take “no” for an answer. It’s frustrating to have to repeat oneself over and over, wondering why the other person can’t or won’t listen. “Deléctrico” serves as a reminder that sometimes, one must stand firm in their convictions and insist on respect.
Line by Line Meaning
Cuando "no" significa no
When the word "no" has a clear meaning of rejection,
Me pregunto: ¿cuan necio puedes ser?
I wonder, how foolish can you be?
Digo que parte de "no"
I say, what part of "no"
No entendes
Don't you understand?
Va a venir
Will they come
No va a venir
They won't come
O va a venir
Or will they come
Delectrico
Electrified
Va a venir
Will they come
No va a venir
They won't come
O va a venir
Or will they come
Delectrico
Electrified
Cuando "no" significa no
When the word "no" has a clear meaning of rejection,
Me pregunto: ¿cuan necio puedes ser?
I wonder, how foolish can you be?
Digo que parte de "no"
I say, what part of "no"
No entendes
Don't you understand?
Va a venir
Will they come
No va a venir
They won't come
O va a venir
Or will they come
Delectrico
Electrified
Va a venir
Will they come
No va a venir
They won't come
O va a venir
Or will they come
Delectrico
Electrified
Va a venir
Will they come
No va a venir
They won't come
O va a venir
Or will they come
Delectrico
Electrified
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ADRIAN HUGO RODRIGUEZ, DIEGO OSCAR CASTELLANO
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Silvina Villalba
Este tema es tan bizarro, loco, excéntrico y a la vez fascinante, que me parece uno de los mejores temas de su época.
TTOTTO
totalmente adelantados, su producción es fantástica
Damian SinAcento
uno de los mejores temas, el ritmo la letra todo es unico el tema. no hay nada parecido te diria.
Liliana Soubelet
Coincido totalmente!
Rodrigo Bravo
si olvídate
Gabriel Emiliano
Coincido
Luis Maria Giles
Y otra cosa: No dejen que el disco los domine. Son ustedes los que deben dominar al disco. Eso es mucho muy importante.
Luis Maria Giles
@Juan Pablo Aguiar No lo puedo creer!!! Genial!!!
Juan Pablo Aguiar
https://youtu.be/XX1c6lm2o9U escuchar en 1:32
Anahí
😂😂😂😂😂😂