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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Obsesión
Barricada Lyrics
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aguantando como un trapo usado
trozo de carne que se va pudriendo mas pequeña que un escarabajo
en la cama sabrás aguantar humillada debajo
y luego los críos también de la misma manera tratados
En tus manos un cuchillo años duros
muy tranquila en la seguridad que te da la venganza lenta
en la sombra esperas el momento de saltar
ya no hay prisa por acabar lo que tanto has deseado
En tus manos un cuchillo decidida a terminar
En la silla sentado borracho esta como siempre
un buen golpe en el corazón ojala nunca despierte
En tus manos,obsesión un cuchillo,obsesión
años duros,obsesión a su lado,obsesión
The lyrics of Barricada's song Obsesión describe a disturbing scenario of a woman trapped in an abusive relationship, her feelings of helplessness and humiliation in the face of her partner's violence. The song's lyrics depict the woman as being reduced to a piece of meat, treated as an object and physically abused. She is forced to endure the abuse and the treatment of her children in the same way, trapped in a cycle of violence that seems never-ending.
The lyrics also describe the woman's desperate desire for revenge, as she contemplates using a knife to end her partner's life. The idea of vengeance gives her a sense of security and control, even as she waits in the shadows for the right moment to strike. The final lines of the song suggest that she may be successful in her bid for revenge, as she is depicted as holding the knife, with the determination to end the cycle of abuse.
Overall, the song is a powerful commentary on the nature of domestic violence and the psychological impact of being trapped in an abusive relationship. It highlights the need for awareness and support for victims of domestic violence, and the importance of breaking the cycle of abuse.
Line by Line Meaning
No de esta noche no pasa mucho tiempo bajo su mano
This night won't end soon under their control
aguantando como un trapo usado
enduring like a used cloth
trozo de carne que se va pudriendo mas pequeña que un escarabajo
piece of meat decaying, smaller than a beetle
en la cama sabrás aguantar humillada debajo
on the bed you'll endure humiliated underneath
y luego los críos también de la misma manera tratados
And then the children treated the same way
Plan siniestro en el humo que te sale del cigarro
Sinister plan in the smoke from your cigarette
muy tranquila en la seguridad que te da la venganza lenta
Very calm in the security given by slow revenge
en la sombra esperas el momento de saltar
In the shadow, you wait for the moment to strike
ya no hay prisa por acabar lo que tanto has deseado
No rush to finish what you've wanted for so long
En tus manos un cuchillo años duros
In your hands a knife, hard years
decidida a terminar
Determined to finish
En la silla sentado borracho esta como siempre
Sitting in the chair, drunk as usual
un buen golpe en el corazón ojala nunca despierte
A good hit in the heart, hopefully they never wake up
En tus manos,obsesión un cuchillo,obsesión
In your hands, obsession. A knife, obsession.
años duros,obsesión a su lado,obsesión
Hard years, obsession. At their side, obsession.
Contributed by Annabelle P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@icemakarova9718
Impresionante
Inmortal
Lo más grande....
@didierblanch827
Una gran banda Barricada, me trae muchos recuerdos de mi juventud.
@inakiarangurenlanda5130
En el Zulo, de Iruña
@adangarridorangel5000
El instinto de los sentidos 🥁🖇️
@icemakarova9718
Enn tuss manoosss
Unn cuchilooo
Añooosss duuuroooossss.....
@gasssatope
EL PRIMER TEMA QUE OI SOBRE ESTA MIERDA DE MAL TRATOS
@adangarridorangel7705
🕊🍁
@icemakarova9718
Ojala nunca despiertesssss
@adangarridorangel7705
🙃🏳
@gabrielangel1437
X desgracia a muerto la buena música ahora en vez de un grupo te ponen un pinchadiscos