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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Esta Noche
Barricada Lyrics
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para el todos los días acaban igual.
Esta noche no es para andar por esas calles
Esta noche no es para andar por esas calles.
Infierno de horas negras, sentir como una piedra
ahora no sabes nada imagina lo demás.
Esta noche no es para andar por esas calles
Esta noche no es para andar por esas calles.
En la ruleta rusa, nunca amanece sucio
dormido en el viejo púlpito con triste final.
Esta noche no es…...
The lyrics to Barricada's song Esta Noche describe the last peaceful dream of a mercenary who lives each day as if it were the same. The song warns against walking the streets tonight, as it is a time of darkness and despair - the kind that can leave you feeling heavy like a stone. The lyrics continue to paint a picture of the mercenary's life, one filled with danger and the uncertainty of the future. The mention of the Russian roulette alludes to the idea that nothing in life is certain and that danger could strike at any moment. The song concludes with a somber message, telling the listener that even in sleep, there is no guarantee of a happy ending and that we should cherish each day as it comes.
Line by Line Meaning
Ultimo sueño tranquilo de un mercenario
The last peaceful dream of a mercenary, whose days always end the same way.
para el todos los días acaban igual.
For him, every day ends the same way.
Esta noche no es para andar por esas calles
Tonight is not the night to walk on those streets.
Infierno de horas negras, sentir como una piedra
Endless hours of darkness, feeling like a stone.
ahora no sabes nada imagina lo demás.
Now you know nothing, imagine the rest.
En la ruleta rusa, nunca amanece sucio
In Russian roulette, you never wake up dirty.
dormido en el viejo púlpito con triste final.
Asleep in the old pulpit with a sad ending.
Esta noche no es...
Tonight is not...
Contributed by Parker P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@directosalcorazon
Enorme y eterno Boni. DEP
@xantigarijomikeliz720
Barrikada, ese grupo que nunca se olvida, y se escucha con ganas y satisfacción!
@MarioLopez-ou4hb
Junio de 2022. El Drogas termina con este temazo su apoteósico concierto en Huércal de Almería. Más de 30 años después del mítico concierto de Barricada en el campo de fútbol de este mismo municipio. Un privilegio haber estado en ambos
@miltroforout2869
¡ En los 90 me llegó a mis manos acá en Chile el doble en vivo y fue increible escuchar está música en español !!
@troniak100
Puffffff,. Tiempos passados ,al oir de nuevo estos Temas....la pel de gallina
@Elelwes
Ya ves... Escuchando este temazo, uno vuelve a los 90. Grandes!!!
@mr.natural.
Millenians.... Las luces entre el público no son móviles.... Son los mecheros con los que nos hacíamos los porros.... 🤣 🤣
@KASKARRABIAS69
uno de los temazos ke hizo grande a barricada
@agusti7306
Boni, espérame con tu guitarra aunque sea muy tarde
@joanferrer3488
Vaya nostalgia , 23 añitos tenía