Their musical style covers a wide variety of genres, though it is most commonly labeled as Rock en Español. Their music has been heavily influenced by Mexico's indigenous population and folk music traditions, most notable the Jarocho style of the state of Veracruz, but also by punk and electronic music and other bands in the Mexico City scene. Perhaps the most distinctive feature of their music is Albarrán's nasal voice, which, combined with his impressive lung capacity (as demonstrated on "La Ingrata", an homage to norteño music), makes for a very distinctive sound. They sing entirely in Spanish but have a significant Anglophone following regardless.
They have an especially eclectic sound, and it's commonly said that none of their discs is of exactly the same genre. For example, "Maria" is a bolero style ballad, "La Ingrata" is a mix of rock and "norteño" , while "Eres", a hit included in "Cuatro Caminos" album, is mostly pop-rock.
They were founded in 1989, and since then have had the same musical lineup:
* Rubén Isaac Albarrán Ortega aka "Pinche Juan" ("Fuckin Juan"), "Cosme", "Anónimo" (Anonymous), "Nrü" (pronounced "dshyoo", [dʃju] in IPA), "Amparo Tonto Medardo In Lak'ech" (or "At Medardo ILK"), "G3", "Gallo Gasss", "Élfego Buendía", "Sizu Yantra" (which is his solo moniker as well), "Rita Cantalagua", "Ixi Xoo" and many others. (vocals, guitar)
* Emmanuel "Meme" del Real Díaz: (keyboards, acoustic guitar, piano, programming, vocals, melodion)
* José Alfredo "Joselo" Rangel Arroyo: (electric guitar, acoustic guitar, vocals)
* Enrique 'Quique' Rangel Arroyo: (bass guitar, electric upright bass, vocals)
Mexican folk music player Alejandro Flores is considered the 5th tacubo, as he has played the violin in almost every Café Tacuba concert since 1994. Since the Cuatro Caminos World Tour, Luis "El Children" Ledezma has played the drums in every concert but is not considered an official member of the band.
**Previously known as "Alicia Ya No Vive Aquí" (a tribute to Martin Scorsese's Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore), the band took its final name from a coffee shop (el Café de Tacuba) located in downtown Mexico City. The cafe, which opened in 1912 and had its heyday in the 1940s and 1950s, was representative of the Pachuco scene at the time, something the band would later acknowledge as an influence. The Café de Tacuba is still in operation as a coffee shop and restaurant on Tacuba Street, in Mexico City's Historic Center. The band changed its name to Café Tacvba (changing the u for a v) in order to avoid legal issues with the coffee shop.
1989
Mexico City, Mexico
5
Café Tacvba Lyrics
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(Meme tararea rumbo al final de la canción "Dadadada dadadada dadada dada da da dada dada dada dadada dadadada dadada da da dada...")
Firstly, it is important to note that the lyrics to Café Tacvba's song "5" are in Spanish, and therefore a translation to English is necessary for true interpretation. The song's lyrics tell the story of an unnamed protagonist who is plagued by inner turmoil and a sense of detachment from the world around them. The lyrics explore themes such as loneliness, frustration, and the search for meaning in life.
The opening verse of the song sets the tone for the rest of the piece, with the lines "I'm the one who wanders without an aim / I'm the one who doesn't find his place." These lyrics convey a sense of aimlessness and lack of purpose that drives the singer throughout the song. Despite their best efforts to connect with others and find their place in the world, they constantly feel as though they are "lost in a maze" and unable to find their way out.
As the song progresses, the lyrics become increasingly introspective and existential, with lines such as "I'm the one who's afraid to open up / I'm the one who's afraid of love" highlighting the singer's struggles with vulnerability and emotional intimacy. Ultimately, the song ends on an ambiguous note, with the singer still searching for answers and meaning in their life.
Overall, the lyrics to "5" paint a complex and nuanced portrait of a person struggling to find their place in the world. They speak to feelings of alienation, isolation, and the human quest for deeper meaning and connection in life.
Contributed by Jeremiah V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@4TailedScorpion
Este no es solo un buen disco, es una de las mas grandes obras maestras del siglo XX. Es la magnitud de la mente humana en su expresion mas pura y abre las puertas hacia lo que aun falta por explorar!
@jhonas77708
exelente disco esta rola la utilizaron para realizar un documental sobre la indigencia en mexico en fechas decembrinas un saludo a ese angel llamado Gabriel q desde donde este gracias por ser maestro para muchos.
@solo884
La primera rola que escuche del Reves!!!! y por eso una de las mas especiales!!!
@jcarlosbe
No mamen....escuchen la 5 y la 5.1 al mismo tiempo...se los juro es todo un pinche orgasmo musical...!!1 inténtenlo...
@orecormo4318
increible! gracias por el tip
@anall3l3
Como se pueden oir juntos?
@rafaelveragarcia5976
@@anall3l3 ey amigo, espero que sigas con vida, pero te recomiendo que revovines la 5 y prestes atención, suena bastante interesante
@alainultimo
La 2 y la 5, mis favoritas de este disco.
@arturocolin3660
El mejor disco de de Cafe Tacuva, no se por que se habla mucho de el, la gente no lo entiende aún? o no saben como interpretarlo, alguién lo tiene en LP?, que lo quiera vender??.
@Smsnbs
No jodas!!!!!! Se oye Fregonsisimo!!!!