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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En Blanco Y Negro
Barricada Lyrics
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El vaso acaba siendo amigo mudo
Las mismas caras, los mismo gestos
Amigo mudo
Quiero ser más rápido que ellos
Echar todo a perder un día tras otro
Y un buen rato después saber llegar a casa
Tengo tiempo para crecer
La ciudad parece distinta
Durante horas puedo ser capaz
De emocionarme en estas calles
Y andar inmortal
Aprendiendo cada esquina
Sólo quiero ser más rápido que ellos
Echar todo a perder un día tras otro
Y un buen rato después saber llegar a casa
Antes de que el sol me diga que es de día
Casi nunca sé dónde estoy
No me importa los días ni la dirección
Te preguntarás que coño hago aquí
Dispuesto a buscar pelea si hace falta
Porque sé que es un baile salvaje
Combate a mala cara
Veo todo en blanco y negro, blanco y negro
Sé que es un baile salvaje
Combate a mala cara
Veo todo en blanco y negro, blanco y negro
Sólo quiero ser más rápido que ellos
Echar todo a perder un día tras otro
Y un buen rato después saber llegar a casa
Antes de que el sol me diga que es de día
Sólo quiero ser más rápido que ellos
Echar todo a perder un día tras otro
Y un buen rato después saber llegar a casa
Antes de que el sol me diga que es de día
The lyrics of Barricada's song "En Blanco Y Negro" express a sense of detachment and disorientation in the midst of repetitive routines and familiar surroundings. The singer sees everything in black and white, suggesting a lack of color and nuance in his perception of the world. The glass becomes a silent friend, highlighting the absence of meaningful communication with others. The same faces and gestures are repeated again and again, suggesting a feeling of stagnation and monotony.
The singer wants to be faster than others and willing to mess things up, as a way to break free from the routine and find some excitement in life. However, he also seeks a balance between chaos and stability, knowing when to go home before the sun rises and the day starts anew. He seems to find some meaning and inspiration in the city's streets, which he can explore for hours and feel immortal while learning every corner. Despite the lack of direction and purpose, the singer is ready to fight and rebel against the oppressive forces that weigh him down, because he knows that life is a wild dance and he wants to participate in it.
Overall, the lyrics of "En Blanco Y Negro" reflect a mixture of melancholy, rebellion, and existential questioning, set against a backdrop of mundane and repetitive routines. The song portrays a sense of alienation and frustration with the status quo, while also hinting at the possibility of finding meaning and excitement in unexpected places.
Line by Line Meaning
Veo todo en blanco why negro
I see everything in black and white
el vaso acaba siendo amigo mudo
The glass ends up being a silent friend
las mismas caras los mismos gestos
The same faces, the same gestures
amigo mudo
Silent friend
Quiero ser mas rapido que ellos
I want to be faster than them
echar todo a perder un dia tras otro
Ruining everything day after day
why un buen rato despues saber llegar a casa
And a while later, knowing how to come home
antes de que el sol me diga que es de dia
Before the sun tells me it's day
Tengo tiempo para crecer la ciudad parece distinta
I have time to grow, the city seems different
durante horas puedo ser capaz
For hours, I can be capable
de emocionarme en estas calles why andar inmortal
To feel emotions on these streets and walk immortal
aprendiendo cada esquina
Learning every corner
solo quiero ser mas rapido que ellos
I just want to be faster than them
echar todo a perder un dia tras otro
Ruining everything day after day
why un buen rato despues saber llegar a casa
And a while later, knowing how to come home
antes de que el sol me diga que es de dia
Before the sun tells me it's day
Casi nunca se donde estoy
I hardly ever know where I am
no me importan los dias ni la direccion
I don't care about the days or the direction
te preguntaras que coño hago aqui
You will wonder what the hell am I doing here
dispuesto a buscar pelea si hare falta
Ready to fight if necessary
por que se que es un baile salvaje
Because I know it's a savage dance
combate a mala cara
Fighting with a bad face
veo todo en blanco why negro blanco negro
I see everything in black and white, black and white
Solo quiero ser...
I just want to be...
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Alfredo Piedrafita Gomez, Enrique Villareal Armendariz, Fernando Coronado Olarte, Francisco Javier Hernandez Larrea
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@saulrodriguez2947
Siempre que escucho a Barricada me hace recordar con tristeza una época en la que fui feliz , no lo puedo evitar .
@AlexMakhno
Sí al final siempre parece que todo tiempo pasado fue mejor... Aunque no siempre es así!
@javionkelz
Ojalá que vuelvas a ser feliz, me cago en la leche.
@joseangelgandulloquintin7412
Lo que pasa que cuando sonaba esa música éramos jóvenes y bendita época, difícil de superar esa felicidad
@plabloplablete6034
Te deseo que vuelva tu felicidad
@AntonioHernandez-uy6eb
Se feliz volviendo a escuchar a estos grandes
@veronicadelaguadiabarroso9279
Madre mía.... qué época!!!! gracias universo por darme la suerte de vivir esos años tan geniales y cambiantes, antes de que exista el reguetón y toda esta basura.... moriré con las mejores vivencias y recuerdos!!!
@TheDieDc
Ey... Culpa a la jodida industria musical, no a los jodidos regetoneros, bastante tienen ya con lo que tienen
@petetemaquina4392
Razón no os falta .y en qué lugar quedan los otros……bienaventurados ustedes hijos de Caín ❤❤❤❤
@petetemaquina4392
Gracias a ti que lo permites guapísima y además lo haces manifestó ❤❤❤❤feliz año