Originaly formed by Enrique Villareal "El Drogas" (bassist and vocalist), José (Drums), Sergio Osés (second guitar), all three coming from the band Kafarnaún, and Javier Hernandez "Boni" (guitarist and vocalist).
They gave their first concert in April 1982 in the Txantrea square, an even that's remembered because they played without any scenery and directly surrounded by people. (Barricada would play exactly 25 years later in the same conditions, in the same exact place reuniting numerous fans despite it was almost not advertised).
Mikel Astrain substituted José at the drums to record their first album "Noche de Rock&Roll" (1983), produced by Rosendo
Just after releasing their first album Sergio had to leave the band because of the obligatory military service and Alfredo Piedrafita became the new guitarist. In 1984 Mikel died because of a stroke and Fernando Coronado became the drumer.
This formation that would stay stable until 2002 recorded the second album "Barrio Conflictivo" (1985). In this year they were chosen as "Best group from Navarra".
For their third album "No hay tregua" (1986) they joined the multinational RCA that tried to censor 8 of the tracks, but thanks to the strong pressure by Rosendo the album was released without changes. The band left RCA anyway.
They recorded "No se que hacer contigo" (1987) with the label Polygram Iberica, despite all efforts by the band the label censored the song "Bahia de Pasaia" that reminds the controversial murder of four members of CAA, one of them a personal friend of "El Drogas".
The fifth album "Rojo" (1988) is the personal favorite of the band
They would suffer censorship again in "Pasion por el Ruido" (1989) because of the song "En nombre de Dios", a critic to Opus Dei
The bands success kept increasing and they obtained a Golden Record award with "Doble Directo" (Live - 1990) and two Platinum Records for "Por instinto" (1991) and "Balas blancas" (1992). but it also meant distancing from their traditional sound and fanbase.
"La Araña" (1994), "Insolencia" (1996), and Salud y "Rock&Roll" (Live - 1997) mark a decline in the commercial success of the band, and they finally decide to leave the label Polygram Iberica.
"Acción directa" (2000) revisits their traditional powerful sound, yet proves the evolution of the band for joy of the original fanbase. This also means a recovery in their success.
After "Besame" (2002), the last studio album up to date, Fernando leaves the band and Ibon Sagarra "Ibi" becomes the new drummer.
Since then Barricada centres their activity in live performances.
Later Releases include "Un camino de piedras" (2003) a tribute to Barricada by 13 well known artists and close friends. "Latidos y mordiscos" (2006) a double live album that includes Sax, Orchestra and a small chorus and "25 años de rocanrol"(2008) a compilation consisting of 2 CDs 2 DVDs and a book.
The Basque film director Juanma Bajo Ulloa, a close friend, has conducted some of their clips, and the band members appear as extras in his film Airbag
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Àfrica
Barricada Lyrics
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piedra verde esmeralda duelo de pasión
ojos que dan la espalda soñar esa ambición
y volará directa al sol y volará directa al sol
escapará al borde de la eternidad
Termitas de metal comen la piel del mundo
donde el hombre chacal impone su voluntad
ojos que dan la espalda soñar esa ambición
escapará al borde de la eternidad
Distante la ley de la selva sonidos de la noche romper la oscuridad
la fuerza del que caza al cachorro aniquilar
escapará al borde de la eternidad
África,África,África
The lyrics of Barricada's song 'África' paint a vivid picture of the continent and the struggles of its people. The song begins with the image of Africa as a statue or a still figure, frozen in the sound of the beating heart. This is followed by the contrast of Africa being a green emerald stone and a place of passion, while also being a place where dreams are met with the cold shoulder. The line 'and it will fly straight to the sun' refers to Africa's potential, a potential that seems unreachable but still exists, and the hope that it will eventually be realized. The song also highlights the destruction of the continent and the ravages of colonialism and greed, with the metaphor of 'metal termites eating away at the skin of the world'. The end repeats the affirmation of the continent's name, with an urgency that is all too aware of the threats that Africa faces.
The melody of the song complements the lyrics, evoking a feeling of struggle, passion, and hope. The use of symbolism and metaphor enhances the poetic and emotional impact of the lyrics. The message of the song is one of love, respect, and admiration for Africa, while also acknowledging the harsh realities of history and contemporary issues.
Line by Line Meaning
Inmóvil al sonido del corazón ébano África
Africa, motionless to the sound of the ebony heart
piedra verde esmeralda duelo de pasión
green emerald stone, a passionate duel
ojos que dan la espalda soñar esa ambición
eyes that turn their back, dreaming of that ambition
y volará directa al sol y volará directa al sol
and it will fly directly to the sun, and it will fly directly to the sun
escapará al borde de la eternidad
escaping to the edge of eternity
Termitas de metal comen la piel del mundo
Metal termites eat the skin of the world
donde el hombre chacal impone su voluntad
where man-jackal imposes his will
Distante la ley de la selva sonidos de la noche romper la oscuridad
Distant the law of the jungle, sounds of the night breaking the darkness
la fuerza del que caza al cachorro aniquilar
the strength of the one who hunts the pup to annihilate
África,África,África
Africa, Africa, Africa
Contributed by Elijah N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.