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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Animal Caliente
Barricada Lyrics
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Vigilante de la oscuridad
Sin decir adiós
Frente al cansancio de no poder más
Segura de si misma
Te utiliza para ganar
Sin cerrar los ojos
Déjate enamorar.
Como animal caliente
Su lengua violenta tu boca
Invisible caricia
Déjate arrastrar por la noche.
Segura de si misma
Te utiliza para ganar
Sin cerrar los ojos
Déjate enamorar
Deja correr la noche
Entre tus dedos sin hablar
Antes de que rompa tu viaje
Ahogado en un trago más.
Como animal caliente
Su lengua violenta tu boca
Invisible caricia
Déjate arrastrar por la noche.
The lyrics to Barricada's song Animal Caliente depict a person who is trapped in the night, serving as a guardian of darkness but feeling tired and unable to continue. The lyrics speak of someone who is confident and takes advantage of others to achieve their own goals without any consideration. The individual lures their prey in by using their charm, but their true intentions are shown through their violent nature. The lyrics describe this person as an "animal caliente," a phrase which can be translated to "hot animal", the literal meaning of which could reference their lustful and impulsive behavior. They use their tongue to take control of their target, giving the sensation of an invisible caress that leads the victim to be dragged into the night.
Line by Line Meaning
Atrapado en la noche
Feeling stuck in the darkness
Vigilante de la oscuridad
Being watchful in the darkness
Sin decir adiós
Leaving without saying goodbye
Frente al cansancio de no poder más
Facing exhaustion from not being able to do more
Segura de si misma
Confident in herself
Te utiliza para ganar
Using you to win
Sin cerrar los ojos
Without closing her eyes
Déjate enamorar
Let yourself fall in love
Como animal caliente
Like a hot-blooded animal
Su lengua violenta tu boca
Her tongue violently takes over your mouth
Invisible caricia
Invisible caress
Déjate arrastrar por la noche
Let yourself be dragged along by the night
Deja correr la noche
Let the night flow
Entre tus dedos sin hablar
Between your fingers, without talking
Antes de que rompa tu viaje
Before your journey is interrupted
Ahogado en un trago más
Drowned in one more drink
Contributed by Jayden C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Antonio Gomez
Uno de los mejores temas de Barricada en mi opinión. Gracias por todo lo que nos disteis a toda una generación durante una gran parte de nuestra vida. Nos hicisteis sentir.
richard white
Buenísimo, si no el mejor.
Patxi Kaies
Los pelos de punta, menudo temazo, ya no se hace música cómo esta
David Gómez
Una obra de arte por la que no pasan los años, es más, cada vez que la escucho me quita unos pocos 😜🤘
Angel García
Grandes por siempre inmortales en nuestro recuerdo
JUAN JOSE FERNANDEZ GAVIRA
Me pone la piel de gallina siempre que la escucho.TEMAZOOOOOOOOOOOOO
CÓRAX NÍGER
no es para menos :)
Malen Navarro
esta es mi cancion de barricada favorita!!! me trae muy buenos recuerdos
Magog91
Yo tuve la oportunidad de escucharles en directo en mi ciudad natal, linares y fue una experiencia unica, grande barricada grande!
Juan Jose Cadenas Marquez
Que buenos tiempos no volveran pero los que los vivimos no los olvidaremos.