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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Problemas
Barricada Lyrics
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Quién ha llamado a gritos
Con patadas y con golpes.
Quién ríe, quién sueña
Quién sabe lo que quiere
Si no tenemos dueña.
Llama la subversión a tu cabeza
Deja que entre hoy
Problemas.
Quién roba, quién miente
Que entre la corriente
A ver a quién se lleva.
Quién duerme, quién reza
Si el miedo está en tu cuerpo
Será porque te dejas.
Buen comienzo si sabes colarte en la fila
Poco a poco... no te dejes ver.
Problemas. Problemas.
Afiladas brillan las alas de la mosca...
No te dejes ver.
Problemas. Problemas.
The lyrics of the song "Problemas" by Barricada reflect the state of social unrest and disillusionment prevalent during the time it was written, most likely in the late 1980s or early 1990s. The song presents a series of contrasts between those who look and those who break, those who laugh and those who dream, and those who know what they want and those who lack a clear direction. The lyrics depict a world of chaos and struggle where individuals are forced to navigate through the complexities of life to find their place in society.
The song uses subversive language to urge listeners to challenge the status quo and embrace the problems that exist, rather than ignore them. The repetition of the word "problemas" throughout the song highlights the idea that problems can't be avoided, but rather must be faced head-on. The line "Buen comienzo si sabes colarte en la fila, poco a poco... no te dejes ver" translates to "a good start if you know how to slip into the line, little by little... don't let yourself be seen." This line suggests that success in life often means bending the rules and blending in with the crowd, but not drawing too much attention to yourself.
Overall, "Problemas" by Barricada is a song that speaks to the struggles and uncertainties of life, urging listeners to embrace the challenges and face them head-on rather than avoiding them.
Line by Line Meaning
Quién mira, quién rompe
Who is observing, who is breaking things?
Quién ha llamado a gritos
Who shouted?
Con patadas y con golpes.
With kicks and punches.
Quién ríe, quién sueña
Who laughs, who dreams?
Quién sabe lo que quiere
Who knows what they want?
Si no tenemos dueña.
If we don't have an owner.
Llama la subversión a tu cabeza
The subversion calls to your head.
Deja que entre hoy
Let it in today.
¡no puedes faltar! Problemas.
You cannot miss it! Problems.
Problemas. Problemas.
Problems. Problems.
Quién roba, quién miente
Who steals, who lies?
Que entre la corriente
Let the current come.
A ver a quién se lleva.
Let's see who it takes.
Quién duerme, quién reza
Who sleeps, who prays?
Si el miedo está en tu cuerpo
If fear is in your body.
Será porque te dejas.
It's because you let it.
Buen comienzo si sabes colarte en la fila
Good start if you know how to cut in line.
Poco a poco... no te dejes ver.
Little by little... don't be seen.
Afiladas brillan las alas de la mosca...
Sharp shine the wings of the fly...
No te dejes ver.
Don't be seen.
Problemas. Problemas.
Problems. Problems.
Contributed by James O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@00011mathius
Como se nota el estilo de Juanma Bajo Ulloa. Genial el vídeo
@Lobisimaqmuerde
q jovenes y q buenaaaa!! naci en el 89 ' no habia escuchado esta canción! q grandeees!
@lukihay
Tremendo el video y la canción, hacia mucho tiempo q no lo veía. Buenisimooooo
@enlasescaleras
El mejor videoclip de los Barri.
@naviss.az.424
Grande los barrika....
@estoesesto4
Buen Video, excelente canción, no hace falta buscarlos vienen solos, la Sociedad cabeza cuadrada te llena.
@albertorami2266
Buenísima cancion
@elsombrerotube
el mejor tema de rock de la historia
@eufrasina
bestiales!!!!!
@irrak2007
uno de los mejores tema desde mi punto de vista