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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El Torniquete
Barricada Lyrics
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Los pies ensangrentados, casi mutilados esforzándose mas allá del polvo
Su vida pende de un hilo, tu vida pende de un hilo
Mi vida pende de un hilo, un hilo muy fino
Todo por delante, todo un mundo atrás, nada que perder, mucho por encontrar
Es una buena razón para no titubea
Y así romper oscuros recuerdos que te persiguen
Su vida pende de un hilo, tu vida pende de un hilo
Es el torniquete que a cada momento te estruja más y más
Y no te deja respirar
Saca fuerzas de flaqueza a nadie gusta que le aplasten
(estribillo)
The lyrics of Barricada's "El Torniquete" describe a person who has gone through a difficult and challenging time, symbolized by a whirlwind that took them by surprise. Despite their injuries and exhaustion, they are pushing themselves beyond their limits to keep going. Their life, as well as the lives of others, hangs by a thread. However, they have everything to gain and nothing to lose by moving forward, even though it means confronting their darkest memories that haunt them. The title refers to the tourniquet that tightens around them and leaves no breathing room, representing the pressures and struggles that they are facing.
In essence, the song is about resilience and the strength needed to overcome adversity. The lyrics urge listeners to draw strength from their weaknesses and not let others crush them. It's a call to action to confront one's difficulties head-on and not give up in the face of adversity, even if everything seems hopeless.
Line by Line Meaning
Saca fuerzas de flaqueza después del torbellino que le sorprendió
Drawing strength from weakness, after the sudden storm that caught them off guard
Los pies ensangrentados, casi mutilados esforzándose mas allá del polvo
Their feet bloodied and almost mutilated, pushing themselves beyond the dust
Su vida pende de un hilo, tu vida pende de un hilo
Their life hangs by a thread, your life hangs by a thread
Mi vida pende de un hilo, un hilo muy fino
My life hangs by a thread, a very thin thread
Todo por delante, todo un mundo atrás, nada que perder, mucho por encontrar
Everything ahead, a whole world behind, nothing to lose, much to discover
Es una buena razón para no titubea
It's a good reason not to hesitate
Y así romper oscuros recuerdos que te persiguen
And so break free from dark memories that haunt you
Es el torniquete que a cada momento te estruja más y más
It's the tourniquet that squeezes tighter and tighter with each passing moment
Y no te deja respirar
And does not let you breathe
Saca fuerzas de flaqueza a nadie gusta que le aplasten
Drawing strength from weakness, no one likes to be crushed
(estribillo)
(chorus)
Contributed by Nicholas G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@enriqueojeda7671
Me parace una cancion melodicamente muy instructiva