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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Tentando A La Suerte
Barricada Lyrics
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el payaso esta en la pista con el tiempo de pasada
la mascara de por medio viviendo aventuras falsas
agarrado a un clavo ardiendo con el tiempo de pasada
tentando a la suerte sin saber apenas nada
Otra vez en el suelo morira otra vez
otra vez en el suelo morira otra vez
otra vez en el suelo morira
Es un salto importante de peon a rey de espadas
arrogante why peligroso con el tiempo de pasada
intentara sin lograrlo bajarse en su parada
¿bajarse en su parada? con el tiempo de pasada
ya no tienta a la suerte por que la suerte esta echada
Otra vez en el suelo morira otra vez...
by cuitron (montevideo,uruguay)
The lyrics to Barricada's song "Tentando A La Suerte" depict a character engaging in self-destructive behavior, taking risks without fully understanding the consequences. The opening line describes this behavior as a "masochistic sacrifice," indicating the character may be seeking pain or danger as a form of thrill-seeking. The use of "payaso" or clown metaphorically suggests that the character is putting on a façade or persona to hide any internal fears or doubts.
Throughout the song, the character is described as living a false reality, taking on dangerous adventures with a "time limit." This appears to suggest the character is aware of their own mortality, but still insists on taking risks without fully considering the outcome. The repeated line "otra vez en el suelo morirá otra vez" (once again on the ground, they will die once again), adds a sense of inevitability to the character's fate.
The song addresses themes of risk-taking, self-deception and mortality, with the use of metaphors and imagery creating a powerful and introspective piece.
Line by Line Meaning
Sacrificio masoquista atento a la jugada
The singer is describing a person who is willing to take risks, even if they might result in pain or discomfort. This person is fully focused on the situation, constantly analyzing the moves in hopes of achieving success.
el payaso esta en la pista con el tiempo de pasada
The person in question is likened to a clown, performing in the spotlight despite the knowledge that their time has run out or is running out.
la mascara de por medio viviendo aventuras falsas
The person is hiding behind a mask, living in a world of false or dishonest experiences.
agarrado a un clavo ardiendo con el tiempo de pasada
The person is desperate, holding onto a practically hopeless situation despite the fact that time is slipping away.
tentando a la suerte sin saber apenas nada
The person is winging it, taking chances without having done any real preparation or research to stack the odds in their favor.
Otra vez en el suelo morira otra vez
The person has failed in the past, and is doomed to repeat their failure once again.
Es un salto importante de peon a rey de espadas
The person is making a big leap from a lowly status to a more powerful one, taking a huge gamble in the process.
arrogante why peligroso con el tiempo de pasada
The person's demeanor is reckless and arrogant, and it's quickly becoming clear that they're running out of time.
intentara sin lograrlo bajarse en su parada
The person will make an attempt to get off at their stop, but they will ultimately fail to do so.
¿bajarse en su parada? con el tiempo de pasada
The lyrics suggest that there's almost no hope of the person achieving their goal at this point.
ya no tienta a la suerte por que la suerte esta echada
The person has stopped trying to tempt fate because they realize that their chances of success are slim-to-none.
Otra vez en el suelo morira otra vez...
The singer repeats the earlier line, emphasizing that the person will indeed fail once again.
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@carmencumbicusestrada5691
ohhh!!! el tiempo pasa y nos vamos poniendo viejos pero aun esta en mi mente barricada, larga vida al rock!!!
@Elelwes
Qué recuerdos tan imborrables... Y hoy... A mis cuarenta y tantos, sigue corriendo por mis venas este Temazooo
@TheDieDc
Como suena este directo y después de tantos años, es brutal la energía que desprende!!!
@isurdea
Han pasado mas de 30 años. Sin pantallas, sin todos los avances de sonorización que hay hoy en día,sólo banda y público entregado sin putos móviles. Esto es puto rock'n'roll Mecagüenlaputa!!! Que bien ha envejecido este directo que aún hoy en día mantiene frescura. Los pelos como putas escarpias...
@pablorodriguez1824
Que temazo.......Super banda....
@xantigarijomikeliz8904
Si ya el grupo es la ostia, con estos directos ya son sublimes!
@mendro78
Que grandes himnos para la fiesta que nos dejo Barricada. Canciones fiesteras donde las haya.
@marianogilpastor9264
De sus mejores temas.
@AntonioFernandez-gi4ch
Sencillamente fenomenal
@iselgarelbal4886
Vaya pedazo de banda