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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Esperando en un billar
Barricada Lyrics
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una camisa sin planchar
la cena ya no esta en la mesa
las botas negras sin limpiar
Miro sin ganas el reloj
ya dieron las diez
aun mi colega estará
Siempre llegando tarde a casa
amigo de la oscuridad
no me busques esta noche
estaré en otro lugar
Miro sin ganas el reloj…
The lyrics of Esperando en un billar, by the Spanish rock band Barricada, talk about the typical life of a rebel, free-spirited man who doesn't conform to the norms of society. The opening lines describe the singer's careless appearance, wearing torn socks, an unironed shirt, and dirty boots. The scene appears to be at home, but the atmosphere is far from domestic. The singer is restless, looking at the clock with disinterest, indicating his wish to leave.
The next lines hint at the singer's way of life, characterized by irresponsibility and unconventional choices. The use of words like 'amigo de la oscuridad' or friend of darkness, and 'estaré en otro lugar' or I'll be somewhere else tonight indicates his non-conformist nature, a man who doesn't fit into the expectations of society. The song also talks about how the singer's life is full of his own choices and how he is always late to come home, which shows his disdain for a regular life.
The mention of 'esperando en un billar' or waiting at a billiards hall, indicates the singer's interest in a hedonistic lifestyle, where he can indulge in simple pleasures like billiards, drinks, and conversations with friends. The song's lyrics capture the essence of the 80s punk-rock, which rejected societal norms and embraced a subculture that celebrated individuality and non-conformism.
Line by Line Meaning
Un par de calcetines rotos
I see a couple of worn out socks
una camisa sin planchar
There's an unironed shirt lying around
la cena ya no esta en la mesa
There's no dinner on the table anymore
las botas negras sin limpiar
There are dirty black boots lying around
Miro sin ganas el reloj
I look at the clock without any enthusiasm
ya dieron las diez
It's already past ten
aun mi colega estará
My buddy will probably still be
esperando en un billar
Waiting for me at the pool hall
Siempre llegando tarde a casa
I'm always coming home late
amigo de la oscuridad
A friend of the darkness
no me busques esta noche
Don't look for me tonight
estaré en otro lugar
I'll be somewhere else
Contributed by Brooklyn P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Vigo Larix
Un par de calcetines rotos
una camisa sin planchar
la cena ya no está en la mesa
las botas negras sin limpiar Miro sin ganas el reloj
ya dieron las diez
aún mi colega estará
esperando en un billar Siempre llegando tarde a casa
amigo de la oscuridad
no me busques esta noche
estaré en otro lugar Miro sin ganas el reloj
ya dieron las diez
aún mi colega estará
esperando en un billar
Branquiaman Vv
Qué grandes recuerdos me trae este jodido y gran temazo!!!!!!!!
Xanti Garijo mikeliz
De las mejores de este grupazo!
toni vazquez
El mejor disco de barricada sin duda, al menos para mi......y si no Ke saquen otro y lo superen.......
Emilio Diaz de Teran
Totalmente de acuerdo. La maqueta circulaba por Vitoria antes de que saliera el disco y la única que no estaba era la peor del disco para mi gusto pero no diré cuál jaja
Jim&drez
Barrio conflictivo también esta muy bien
Xanti Garijo mikeliz
Jaja, cuando salió fue un bombazo, soy de iruñea y me flotaba los ojos al oírlos por primera vez!. Agurrak!
jorge limon
a mi papa le gusta mucho barricada y cuando escucho por primera vez esta cancion la repetia una y otra vez, porque esta exelente, saludos desde queretaro mexico, viva el rock español.
Ruben Cortés Angulo
Que chingon encontrar otro Mexicano al que le guste Barricada, sobre todo los primeros.
Raúl Capitán Gómez
jorge limon
Viva queretaro!!!!
Tengo un gran amigo allí
Saludos desde Barcelona, Catalunya
Raúl Capitán Gómez
jorge limon