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.
Irresponsables
Babasónicos Lyrics
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Que el fuego mismo de pasión alimentó
Que en el remanso de la noche impostergable
Nos averguenza seguir sintiéndolo
Poco a poco
Fuimos volviéndonos locos
Y ese vapor de nuestro amor
Y culpa al carnaval interminable
Nos hizo confundir, irresponsables
Si fuimos carne de la intriga casquivana
Que la imprudencia del rumor hoy desató
Que descubiertos por la luz de la mañana
Nos castigaron la desidia y el dolor
Poco a poco
Fuimos volviéndonos locos
Y ese vapor de nuestro amor
Nos embriagó con su licor
Y culpa al carnaval interminable
Nos hizo confundir, irresponsables
Poco a poco
Fuimos volviéndonos locos
Y ese vapor de nuestro amor
Nos embriagó con su licor
Y culpa al carnaval interminable
Nos hizo confundir, irresponsables
The lyrics to Babasónicos's song Irresponsables tell the story of an illicit and scandalous love affair between two people who are fully aware of the societal condemnation of their actions. Despite this, their passion burns hot and they continue to indulge in their love in secret. However, the weight of their guilt becomes too much to bear as they realize just how irresponsible they have been.
The lines "Que en el remanso de la noche impostergable / Nos averguenza seguir sintiéndolo" ("That in the still of the unpostponable night / We are ashamed to keep feeling it") highlight the internal conflict and shame that the lovers feel due to their actions. They become reckless and consumed by their love, leading them to be caught up in a never-ending carnival of irresponsibility where they are unable to distinguish right from wrong.
Overall, the song offers a powerful commentary on the ability of passion and desire to drive individuals to act irresponsibly and the guilt and shame that can follow.
Line by Line Meaning
Somos culpables de este amor escandaloso
We are responsible for this scandalous love.
Que el fuego mismo de pasión alimentó
The fire of passion nourished it.
Que en el remanso de la noche impostergable
In the stillness of the unstoppable night.
Nos averguenza seguir sintiéndolo
We feel ashamed for still feeling it.
Poco a poco
Little by little
Fuimos volviéndonos locos
We were slowly losing our minds.
Y ese vapor de nuestro amor
And the steam of our love
Nos embriagó con su licor
Intoxicated us with its liquor.
Y culpa al carnaval interminable
And the endless carnival is to blame.
Nos hizo confundir, irresponsables
Made us confused, irresponsible.
Si fuimos carne de la intriga casquivana
If we were the meat of frivolous intrigue
Que la imprudencia del rumor hoy desató
That the recklessness of gossip unleashed today.
Que descubiertos por la luz de la mañana
That exposed us in the light of morning.
Nos castigaron la desidia y el dolor
Punished us for our apathy and pain.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Adrian Hugo Rodriguez, Mariano Gabriel Dominguez
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@isaiasmargimpietri
Somos culpables de este amor escandaloso
Que el fuego mismo de pasión alimentó
Que en el remanso de la noche impostergable
Nos averguenza seguir sintiéndolo
Poco a poco
Fuimos volviéndonos locos
Y ese vapor de nuestro amor
Nos embriagó con su licor
Y culpa al carnaval interminable
Nos hizo confundir, irresponsables
Si fuimos carne de la intriga casquivana
Que la imprudencia del rumor hoy desató
Que descubiertos por la luz de la mañana
Nos castigaron la desidia y el dolor
Poco a poco
Fuimos volviéndonos locos
Y ese vapor de nuestro amor
Nos embriagó con su licor
Y culpa al carnaval interminable
Nos hizo confundir, irresponsables
Poco a poco
Fuimos volviéndonos locos
Y ese vapor de nuestro amor
Nos embriagó con su licor
Y culpa al carnaval interminable
Nos hizo confundir, irresponsables
@franciscoreynoso501
Apesar de que tengo 65 años,es el tema que me recuerda los tiempos de los años 70.un abrazo muchachos ,me hacen muy feliz al escuchar sus temas
@melitina08
Francisco Reynoso puedes decir quién la canta originalmente. Gracias
@josefina87
muy cub del clan . ajajajajajajajaja
@patriciovalladares1841
Empieza igual que "Rosa" de Sandro.
@gabrielcedres6609
Es que parece un tema de Sandro, al estilo de Fuego por ej
@atilioaugustodiaz8970
Tema para escuchar arriba de una chevy por rutas interiores
@gustavoprietomalpica608
Babasonicos tiene ese estilo, sonido y calidad interpretativa que la hace una banda inolvidable.
¡Gracias muchachos por su talento!
Saludos desde Veracruz, México.
@22alebrije
Genios
@javiercasais147
... El lugar, la ubicación de las columnas de luces, la ubicación del público en 360°, el público en si mismo sin celulares ni camaras fotograficas .... todo en total armonía ... todo perfecto!
Por lejos, el mejor show que vi de babasónicos!!! 👏👏👏👏
@Mr.Joche.1982
Cómo no querer estar ahí