Pastilla is the recipe for your ears to feast on the latest and greatest of… Read Full Bio ↴Pastilla is the recipe for your ears to feast on the latest and greatest of Rock en Espanol by San Francisco indie Aztlan Records. Pastilla is already on the racks, with advance orders having flooded the distributor before the CD had even been pressed. The official kick-off for Pastilla's premiere release took place in Los Angeles at Leonardo's.

Pastilla, formerly Juana la Loca, is one of the most intriguing and popular groups on the burgeoning California Rock en Espanol scene -- the heartland of Spanish rock in the U.S. Pastilla's trajectory is phenomenal. These four young Latinos -- average age 20 -- are destined for national and international acclaim.

Pastilla was formed in 1992 in Los Angeles. The group was incarnated as a melodic punk band with an international flavor to their music and songs. Today, based on solid instrumentation (more than 8 years of playing experience each), excellent songs and youthful charisma, Pastilla has evolved into one of the most promising and innovative groups on the Rock en Espanol scene.

Originally from Chihuahua, Mexico, Adrian Monroy (guitar & vocals) and Victor "chicles" Monroy (vocals, guitar & keyboard) are the foundation of the group. When Los Angeles Native Eric Rubalcava (drums) and Mexican-born Heriberto Gonzales (bass) joined Adrian and chicles, the group solidified as Pastilla and hit the ground running.

In early 1996, Aztlan Records signed Pastilla to a recording contract and rushed the band into the studio to make their music available. After non-stop, grueling days and nights in the studio, Pastilla finished recording their self-titled 14 track album.

Ernesto Ramirez, guitarist for Maria Fatal produced the album. Gonzalo "Gary" Wallis, lead for the group La Tele, engineered the project. Reflecting on the completed product, Ernesto said of Pastilla, "Their music is very fresh and definitely very distinguishable from what is common in the Rock en Espanol movement to date. Pastilla is very lyrical, melodic and creative and as a producer I am very satisfied and excited with the CD. The guys gave me total freedom to work with them and experiment with various ideas and concepts. They treated me like another member of the band."

Recuerdos
Pastilla Lyrics

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Resistía tus desprecios
pero Hoy, no hubo intento
Resistía el sonido de tus gritos
pero Hoy, quedo en silencio

Resistía tus desprecios
pero Hoy, no hubo tiempo
Resistía las ancias del encuentro

pero Hoy, quede en silencio

En el camino de recuerdos clandestinos
Te recuerdo

En el camino de recuerdos clandestinos
Te recuerdo

Hoy te recuerdo
Hoy te recuerdo

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Pastilla's song Recuerdos show a person who has been enduring harsh treatment from someone they care about, possibly a lover or former lover. The singer of the song was resilient up until now, but they eventually gave up when the person they were trying to win over screamed at them. They refused to put up with the insults and tried to avoid the situation, but they could not bear the person’s hostility anymore, so they fell silent. The lyrics also convey a sense of regret, revealing that the memory of that relationship still lingers, and the person cannot help but remember their past experiences together, despite the pain that they caused.

The lyrics convey a powerful sense of emotion, depicting the intricate and often tumultuous nature of human relationships. The singer's struggle with resistance and acceptance is a common theme found in many love ballads, but the specificity and urgency of these lyrics set them apart. The songwriters’ ability to convey feelings of longing, loss, and regret in such a concise and emotive way speaks to their skill and artistry.

Line by Line Meaning

Resistía tus desprecios
I used to resist your disdainful behavior

pero Hoy, no hubo intento
but today, I didn't even try to resist

Resistía el sonido de tus gritos
I used to resist the sound of your screams

pero Hoy, quedo en silencio
but today, I remain silent

Resistía tus desprecios
I used to resist your disdainful behavior

pero Hoy, no hubo tiempo
but today, I didn't have the time to resist

Resistía las ancias del encuentro
I used to resist the yearning for our encounters

pero Hoy, quede en silencio
but today, I am left in silence

En el camino de recuerdos clandestinos
In the path of secret memories

Te recuerdo
I remember you

Hoy te recuerdo
Today I remember you