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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Agradecido
Barricada Lyrics
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Déjame tenerte junto a mi, prometo estarte agradecido.
Si fuera yo capaz de conseguir tenerte alguna vez entretenido, hacerte por lo menos sonreír prometo estarte agradecido.
No te lo pienses mas, baja la guardia y mira atrás, nadie te va a alcanzar, no tienes rival.
Me paso el tiempo viéndote venir y pasas a mi lado distraído, si dejas que camine atrás de ti prometo estarte agradecido.
In Barricada's song Agradecido, the singer is expressing their admiration and gratitude towards someone they deeply care about. The opening lines, "Déjame que pose para ti, eres tú mi artista preferido" translate to "Let me pose for you, you are my favorite artist." This can be interpreted in two ways - the "artist" can either mean the person the singer is addressing, or it can mean that the person has a creative mind and inspires the singer.
The following lines, "Déjame tenerte junto a mi, prometo estarte agradecido" which translate to "Let me have you by my side, I promise to be thankful for it" shows that the singer wants to have a deeper connection with the person they're addressing. They're acknowledging that person's importance in their life and are willing to be grateful and loyal to them.
Later in the song, the lyrics "Si fuera yo capaz de conseguir tenerte alguna vez entretenido, hacerte por lo menos sonreír prometo estarte agradecido" which mean "If I could make you happy and at least make you smile, I promise to be grateful" highlights how the singer values the happiness of the person they're addressing. From the lyrics, it's evident that the singer sees the person they're addressing as someone who is out of their league, and they're willing to do anything to impress them.
Overall, the song Agradecido is a heartfelt and emotional expression of gratitude and admiration towards someone. The singer is willing to go to great lengths to show their appreciation and loyalty to that person they deeply care about.
Line by Line Meaning
Déjame que pose para ti, eres tú mi artista preferido.
Let me pose for you, you are my favorite artist.
Déjame tenerte junto a mi, prometo estarte agradecido.
Let me have you next to me, I promise to be grateful.
Si fuera yo capaz de conseguir tenerte alguna vez entretenido, hacerte por lo menos sonreír prometo estarte agradecido.
If I were capable of entertaining you, making you smile, I promise to be grateful.
No te lo pienses mas, baja la guardia y mira atrás, nadie te va a alcanzar, no tienes rival.
Don't think about it anymore, let down your guard and look back, no one can catch up to you, you have no rival.
Me paso el tiempo viéndote venir y pasas a mi lado distraído, si dejas que camine atrás de ti prometo estarte agradecido.
I spend my time watching you pass by distracted, if you let me walk behind you, I promise to be grateful.
Te tengo tantas cosas que decir y tu como si no fuera contigo, la historia se repite y aun así prometo estarte agradecido.
I have so many things to say to you and you act like it's not about you, history repeats itself and yet, I promise to be grateful.
Contributed by Victoria S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Ésta...., la versión de "Entonces duerme", de Los Enemigos, y "Crucifixión" de Extremoduro...son espectaculares...!!!
Pablo Eransus Antoñanzas
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