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.
Muchacha Magnética
Babasónicos Lyrics
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Sin que despiertes y en sombras
Soplaría entre tus sabanas
Torrentes de penas,
Ondulan, destellan
Invitarte a ser mi noche eterna,
Rescatarte entre las tinieblas,
Para convencerte que te ropa su,
Invitarte a ser mi noche eterna,
A fantasear con tu imaginación,
Rescatarte entre las tinieblas,
Para convencerte que te ropa su,
El viento hace bailar
El cortinaje como hojas
Que en otoño,
Hacia el cielo van
Su cuerpo, se platina y estremece,
Y yo...
Desde la orilla
Susurro...
Invitarte a ser mi noche eterna,
A fantasear con tu imaginación,
Rescatarte entre las tinieblas,
Para convencerte que el terror pasó,
Invitarte a ser mi noche eterna,
A fantasear con tu imaginación,
Rescatarte entre las tinieblas,
Para convencerte que el terror pasó,
Descansa, en tu nido
Ha sido un largo día
Te curo y me llevo tu pesadilla
Invitarte a ser mi noche eterna,
A fantasear con tu imaginación,
Rescatarte entre las tinieblas,
Para convencerte que el terror pasó,
Del imperio soy tu único
Hijo natural
Dame del poder del que corre
Río abajo
Déjame fluir en su calma
Acechando tus secretos,
Nena
Cuido que no te me vallas
Y me dejes solo
En este, mundo
Vacío, despierto,
Deseando que vuelvas
Invitarte a ser mi noche eterna,
A fantasear con tu imaginación,
Rescatarte entre las tinieblas,
Para convencerte que el terror pasó,
Invitarte a ser mi noche eterna,
A fantasear con tu imaginación,
Aterrizaré sobre tu cama
Y sin que despiertes...
Y sin que despiertes...
The lyrics to Babasónicos's song Muchacha Magnética are about a man who is obsessed with a woman and wants to enter her room without her knowing it so he can blow the sheets with tears. He invites her to be his eternal night, to fantasize with her imagination, and to rescue her from the darkness. He wants to convince her that the terror has passed and that she can rest in her nest after a long day. He also reveals that he is her only natural son from the empire and wants her to give him the power that flows downstream.
The lyrics can be interpreted as a portrayal of the unhealthy and dangerous aspect of desire and the ability of one person to invade another person's personal space and mental state. The man's obsession is depicted as a sinister force that wants to take control of the woman's life and suggests he can manipulate her thoughts to his will. The lyrics also have a melancholic tone to them, which reflects the man's desperation and isolation in his world.
Line by Line Meaning
Si pudiese entrar en tu cuarto nena
Sin que despiertes y en sombras
Soplaría entre tus sabanas
Torrentes de penas,
If I could enter your room without waking you up and blow torrents of sorrows between your sheets, in the shadows.
Ondulan, destellan
They undulate and sparkle.
Invitarte a ser mi noche eterna,
A fantasear con tu imaginación,
Rescatarte entre las tinieblas,
Para convencerte que te ropa su,
Invite you to be my eternal night, to fantasize with your imagination, rescue you from the darkness to convince you that she loves you.
El viento hace bailar
El cortinaje como hojas
Que en otoño,
Hacia el cielo van
Su cuerpo, se platina y estremece,
Y yo...
Desde la orilla
Susurro...
The wind makes the curtains dance like leaves that in autumn go towards the sky. Her body turns platinum and shudders, and I whisper from the shore.
Para convencerte que el terror pasó,
To convince you that the terror has passed.
Descansa, en tu nido
Ha sido un largo día
Te curo y me llevo tu pesadilla
Rest in your nest. It's been a long day. I'll heal you and take away your nightmares.
Del imperio soy tu único
Hijo natural
Dame del poder del que corre
Río abajo
Of the empire, I am your only natural son. Give me the power that flows downstream.
Déjame fluir en su calma
Acechando tus secretos,
Nena
Cuido que no te me vallas
Y me dejes solo
En este, mundo
Vacío, despierto,
Deseando que vuelvas
Let me flow in its calm, lurking your secrets, baby. I make sure you don't leave me and leave me alone in this awake, empty world, wishing you'll come back.
Aterrizaré sobre tu cama
Y sin que despiertes...
Y sin que despiertes...
I'll land on your bed and without waking you up, without waking you up...
Writer(s): Adrian Hugo Rodriguez, Gabriel Mannelli
Contributed by Madelyn I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@nahuelmora449
acechando tus secreetos.. nenaa
@UrielMonetta
cuido q no te me vayaasss