In 1996 they decided to go to Buenos Aires. In the previous winter León Gieco (one of the most eminent musicians from Argentina) had discovered them and invited them to produce a record under his management. During the year 1997 they started a tour and presented their first release "Los Tipitos".
Their second album "Cocrouchis" was produced in 1999 together with Edelmiro Molinari, Carlos García López and others. The CD was a success, later released by Tocka Discos (Popart).
The year 2000 could be decribed as their big success. Supported by the "Secretaría de Cultura de la Municipalidad de Villa Gesell" (Ministry of Education and the Arts in Villa Gesell) Los Tipitos managed to come up with an impressive show during the summer season, which brought them on the path to fame. 2001 they released the album "Vintage", which was produced by Pablo Romero and Eduardo Schmit (members of the band Árbol). With this record, as well as "Quién va a garpar todo esto? I&II", they proved their firm position in the Argentinian rock scene.
2002 they worked on the album "Contra los molinos" on which all tracks were recorded live. In the summer they went on tour to the most popular seaside resorts on the coast of Argentina.
Right after their return to Buenos Aires, Los Tipitos started preparing for their most important performance: in the cultural theater ND Ateneo. What was a success for the band, was soon well known across the country: both concerts had been completely sold out. In the summer 2004 they returned on their tour along the coast of Argentina, while they prepared for the recording of their seventh release. The production of "Armando Camaleón" was done by Pablo Guyot. In the same year they released "Primera grabación", 14 songs which had been originally recorded on audio tape.
During the year 2005 they released a few video clips, such as "Brujería" (the top-hit of the album "Armando Camaleón"), "Campanas en la noche" and "Algo", which was strangely enough recorded in a swimming pool. "Silencio" came out as well, which was performed live in April 2005 in the Gran Rex, Buenos Aires.
"TipitoRex Vivo" was produced in 2006, a collection of the best live recordings from the Gran Rex theater in Buenos Aires. The album was sold as CD-DVD. In the same year they recorded their own version of "Mil Horas", which was released on CD as tribute to Andrés Calamaro, Cantando al Salmón.
In 2006 they were nominated for the Gardel Prices and won in the category "Best Pop Album".
The latest album "Tan Real" was produced with Tweeny Gonzáles in 2007. It was recorded in June/July 2007 in the Circo Beat and El Pie studios and remastered in the USA under the management of Leos Zervos. The CD features guest stars like David Lebón, Claudio O’Connor, Javier Malosetti and "el Negro” García López.
With their new record they went again on tour within Argentina as well as along the Atlantic Coast of South America. The new album is supposed to be presented on 11th and 12th of April 2008 in the Opera Theater, Buenos Aires.
On February 20th 2008 the Gardel Prices were announced with Los Tipitos as nominees for the awards as "Best Pop Group" and "Best Production of the Year" of which they won the first one on March 26th 2008 in a ceremony in the Gran Rex Theater, Buenos Aires.
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Members:
* Federico Bugallo: bass, harmonica und background vocalist
* Pablo Tévez: drums and background vocalist
* Raúl Ruffino: guitar and singer
* Wálter Piancioli: piano, keyboard, guitar and vocalist
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Discography
1. Los Tipitos (1996)
2. Quién va a Garpar Todo Esto (Volúmen 1) (1998)
3. Jingle Bells (EP) (1998)
4. Cocrouchis (1999)
5. Vintage (2001)
6. Contra los Molinos (2002)
7. Quién va a Garpar Todo Esto (Volúmen 2) (2002)
8. Armando Camaleón (2004)
9. Primera Grabación (2004)
10. TipitoRex (2006)
11. Tan Real (2007)
DVD's
TipitoRex_DVD (2006)
La cara del asesino en la retina del cadáver
Los Tipitos Lyrics
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Pensaban y este plan era perfecto para manos ligeras
Galera gatillo fácil a fuego el ultimo saque chau
El no pensó que iba a crepar entonces fue y se
Compró cigarros
Manos lo presintió, se los choreó y después le
Invitó en trago
Cuando la noche baja a la calle es porque afiló su hacha
Y es hacha cayó y es hacha cayó
Y en la boca lloran los pungas.
La cosa no está bien se terminó el papel en la tercera
Hay que salir a pegar y no hay nada mejor que apretar abuelas
El patrullero peina su bigote es acá cerca dijo el buchón
Manos trabaja bien Galera no se ve muy tranquilo
Y cuando menos lo pensó Galera ya estaba en la mira
Y se imaginan lo que pasó el loco Rati vació el cargador
Y es hacha cayó y es hacha cayó
Y en la boca lloran los pungas.
The lyrics of Los Tipitos's song La cara del asesino en la retina del cadáver tell the story of a group of criminals who plan a robbery. Galera, the trigger-happy member of the group, shoots and kills someone during the heist. He goes to buy cigarettes, not thinking that he will die, while the others continue planning their next job. However, one of the members, Manos, suspects that Galera is a liability and steals his cigarettes before inviting him for a drink. When night falls, the criminals sharpen their weapons, and Galera is killed by Rati, a police officer. The chorus repeats the line "y es hacha cayó" or "and the ax fell," signifying the violent end of this criminal enterprise.
The lyrics of this song are a stark commentary on crime and violence in urban areas, where poverty and lack of opportunity can lead to a life of crime. The song describes the senseless and violent nature of those who commit these crimes, as well as the harsh reality of the consequences of their actions. The repetition of the chorus is a haunting reminder of the brutality of the story.
Line by Line Meaning
No eran mas de tres, galera y el capataz dos ruedas
There were just three of them - Galera, the leader, and his two accomplices.
Pensaban y este plan era perfecto para manos ligeras
They thought this plan was perfect for stealing from unsuspecting victims.
Galera gatillo fácil a fuego el ultimo saque chau
Galera, who was trigger-happy, shot his gun at the last moment and said goodbye to his victim.
El no pensó que iba a crepar entonces fue y se Compró cigarros
The victim didn't think he was going to die, so he went and bought cigarettes.
Manos lo presintió, se los choreó y después le Invitó en trago
Manos, one of the accomplices, sensed something was wrong and stole from the victim before buying him a drink with the stolen money.
Cuando la noche baja a la calle es porque afiló su hacha
When the night falls, danger lurks in the streets.
Y es hacha cayó y es hacha cayó
And the axe fell, and the axe fell...
Y en la boca lloran los pungas.
And the pickpockets cry in disbelief.
La cosa no está bien se terminó el papel en la tercera
Things aren't going well - they've run out of money on the third game.
Hay que salir a pegar y no hay nada mejor que apretar abuelas
They have to resort to mugging old ladies, as there is no better way to make money.
El patrullero peina su bigote es acá cerca dijo el buchón
The cop with a mustache is patrolling nearby, according to the snitch.
Manos trabaja bien Galera no se ve muy tranquilo
Manos is doing well, but Galera doesn't feel very confident about their plan.
Y cuando menos lo pensó Galera ya estaba en la mira
And before he knew it, Galera was in the crosshairs.
Y se imaginan lo que pasó el loco Rati vació el cargador
And you can imagine what happened next - the crazy cop emptied his gun.
Contributed by Christian W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.