Though nominally thought of as a new wave or alternative rock group, they also experimented with several different styles throughout their career, including ska, post-punk, power pop, shoegazing, neo-psychedelia, dream pop and electronic rock. The band's sound was heavily influenced at the beginning of their career by British and American new wave and post-punk groups, including The Police, XTC, Talking Heads and Squeeze.
In 1997, after a farewell tour through various countries and finally Argentina, the band disbanded. Personal and creative differences brought them to this decision. On September 20, 1997, Soda Stereo played their last show, in front of 75,000 people at the Estadio Monumental (or River Plate Stadium) in Buenos Aires.
A final comeback tour in late 2007, the "Me Verás Volver" tour, was scheduled and gave their fanbase one final opportunity to see them perform live. The large audiences that attended confirmed once again Soda Stereo's capacity to sell tickets record numbers throughout Latin America and the US.
With the release of albums such as "Signos", "Doble Vida", "Canción Animal" and "Dynamo", Soda Stereo became one of the most critically acclaimed Argentinean rock bands, being the first one to tour through all of Latin America, and achieving a degree of success that no other local rock band had accomplished before.
Bio:
In 1982, Cerati, Bosio and Alberti recorded some demos and started to play regularly in a Buenos Aires bar called "Zero". After performing several shows, a CBS producer decided to give the band a chance. In 1984, their eponymous debut album, Soda Stereo was released. Produced by Federico Moura, lead singer of the band Virus, it proved successful. In October, 1984 the band played at the Buenos Aires Rock & Pop Festival with INXS, Nina Hagen and Charly García.
Their second album, Nada Personal was released in 1985 and re-affirmed the popularity of the band. Instant classics such as "Nada Personal" and "Cuando Pase el Temblor" made the album a big seller and increased the band's notoriety, especially in neighbouring country, Chile. The video for the single "Cuando Pase el Temblor" was nominated in as best rock video on the 12th Edition of the Video and TV World Festival.
Released in 1986, their third LP Signos represented the international breakthrough from Argentina to the rest of Latin America: This was the first Argentinean rock album to be re-released post vinyl, on compact disc, -however, Soda's first original release in CD was 1988's "Doble Vida". "Signos" made the band tour from 1986 to 1987 and contained songs as "Persiana Americana", the self-tiled "Signos" and "Prófugos". The album was number one in several countries and gave the band the chance to conquer much wider audiences. "Sodamanía", closely resembling Beatlemania, was now widespread.
Soda Stereo embarked in an extensive tour through Latin America to promote the album: They gave an unprecedented 22 concerts in 17 different cities. A live album called Ruido Blanco was recorded and contained most of the songs played on the "Signos" Tour.
After over a year without recording new material, the band travelled to New York City to start work on Doble Vida which was released in 1988. The album, produced by David Bowie's guitarist Carlos Alomar, was recorded and mixed in a state of the arts console and was Soda's most ambitious project so far. The first three songs on the album were released as singles, "Picnic en el 4ºB", "En la Ciudad de la Furia" and "Lo que Sangra (La Cúpula)" which became massive hits. The EP Languis followed. Released a year later, it contaided mixes from Doble Vida and one new track, "Mundo de Quimeras".
It was their seventh album, Canción Animal, released in 1990 the one that represented the band's creative and commercial peak. The songs are amongst the band's strongest and most popular to date. It was recorded in Miami and Buenos Aires. "Canción Animal" contained the instant classic "de Música Ligera", the single "Un Millón de Años Luz", the intimate short piece "Té Para Tres" and the anthemic tracks "(En) El Séptimo Día" and "Hombre Al Agua". Overall, the album is considered by some critics as the most consistent work by the band, along with "Signos". On December 14, 1991 they performed the majority of the album on the 9 de Julio Avenue in Buenos Aires at a free concert. An unprecedented 250,000 people were in attendance.
This success brought them to perform 14 continuous sold-out shows at Buenos Aires's Gran Rex Theater. From these shows emerged the Live/Mixes EP Rex Mix.
In late 1992, Soda Stereo released Dynamo. This album although now regarded as a highlight in the history of Argentinean rock, was initially Soda's most underrated, and with the passing of time has achieved increased and significant recognition. It was Soda's most ambitious and experimental work so far, and was recorded entirely at the band's now self owned studio "Supersónico" in Buenos Aires. The album delved in electronic, shoegazy and dance-ethereal sophisticated compositions. The band presented the highly experimental record in its entirety in a local talk-show, "Fax". This was the first stereophonic TV transmission in Argentina. The band toured Europe and did TV Shows and concerts in Spain and later again in South America. Shortly after the tour, bassist Zeta Bosio suffered the loss of his son in a car accident. This unfortunate incident forced the band to stop touring and promoting the album and sent the trio into a hiatus, during which singer Gustavo Cerati started his solo career and released his debut solo album Amor Amarillo. To add to the confusion, Dynamo was not being promoted by CBS well, and the band decided to change labels, moving to BMG. This clearly affected the sales of Dynamo, as there was no sufficient promotion held by any of the parts involved.
The band's last studio album, Sueño Stereo was recorded in London and Buenos Aires and was released in 1995. Three singles became significant hits: "Ella Usó mi Cabeza como un Revolver", "Paseando por Roma" and "Zoom", which samples the guitar lick in "Back In The New York Groove". "Sueño Stereo" reached platinum disc only 15 days after its release. MTV Unplugged's Comfort y Música Para Volar was released in 1996, and contained not only unplugged and plugged songs, but some out-takes from Sueño Stereo as well.
On May 1st, 1997, personal problems between the members and different artistic criteria led the band to announce its end and started the final tour on July 1997. Their last concert given on September 20th at the River Plate Stadium was recorded and released in two CD's: "El Último Concierto - A & B".
Comeback
During 2007, after 10 years of the original split, rumours stated that Soda Stereo would tour South America before the end of the year. A reunion tour was finally announced on June 9, 2007 as the "Me Verás Volver" Tour ("You'll See Me Return", referring to lyrics on Doble Vida's "En la Ciudad de la Furia"). The tour started at the River Plate stadium on October 19, 2007, where they played "El Último Concierto" in 1997. It ended in the same venue on December 21, 2007.
Initially, the band announced two concerts at River, but 90.000 tickets were sold in only 24 hours. The band added one more show to the schedule, and after three days, the tickets for the first three shows were also sold out, forcing the band to add two more shows in Argentina to complete the local tour. The surprising amount of fans attending the five shows (more than 300,000) made Soda Stereo's return one of the most watched public events in Argentina. The situation would be mirrored in all Latin America as well.
As of 20 October 2007, 22 shows were confirmed, including one show in Santiago - Chile, another in Bogotá - Colombia, and later others in Ecuador, Venezuela, Perú and Panamá. Also three shows were confirmed in the United States: One in the Home Depot Center in Los Angeles, CA, and two in the American Airlines Arena in Miami, FL. Later, more shows were added in Mexico and Argentina.
Soda Stereo became then the only band to have performed more than five times to a sellout crowd at Buenos Aires's Estadio Monumental de River, in a single tour.
"Gira Me Verás Volver" -the supporting 2CD album, featured live performances of the songs in all the different countries of Latin America where the tour went, and the U.S. Together with the new comeback tour, a compilation album was released, entitled Me Verás Volver (Hits & +). Exclusive content was available for download via the band's official website using a special code featured on the CD booklet.
After the end of the tour, the band members continued with their individual careers.
Official Discography:
Soda Stereo / 1984
Nada Personal / 1985
Signos / 1986
Ruido Blanco (Recorded Live) / 1987
Doble Vida / 1988
Languis (EP) / 1989
Canción Animal / 1990
Rex Mix (Live EP) / 1991
Dynamo / 1992
Zona de Promesas (Remixes 1984-1993) / 1993
Sueño Stereo / 1995
Comfort y Música Para Volar (MTV Unplugged) /1996
El Último Concierto - A / 1997
El Último Concierto - B / 1997
Gira Me Verás Volver / 2007
Guest Musicians w/ Soda Stereo on records and tours include:
Daniel Melero: Keyboards
Richard Coleman: Guitars
Fabian Von Quintiero: Keyboards
Daniel Sais: Keyboards
Tweety González: Keyboards
Gonzalo Palacios: Sax
Marcelo Sánchez: Sax
Andrea Álvarez: Percussion
Celsa Mel Gowland: Backing Vocals
Flavio Etcheto: Keyboards
Leo García: Keyboards, Guitar
Leandro Fresco: Keyboards
Axel Krigier: Flute, Guitar
Alejandro Terán: Violin
Official Website:
www.sodastereo.com
Mi Novía Tiene Bíceps
Soda Stereo Lyrics
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En el 4ºB
Hay una que no puede parar
De hablar de glamour
Y él solo piensa en comer
Su fruta prohibida
Mi majestad se ha perdido
Mojando la alfombra
Con sus sueños de divas
Picnic en el 4ºB
Es una cuestión de voltaje
Picnic en el 4ºB
(Ah) Ya me acostumbraste
Ah
Por más que tengan los volúmenes al taco
Exprimiendo tus membranas
Saltando como una rana
Por más que intentes esquivarlo en algún vuelo
Hay algo que te raya
Algo anda mal, mal, mal
Algo falla
Dando vueltas por tu cuarto sin sentido
Esperando algún milagro y no pasa nada
¡Oye!
Te hacen falta vitaminas
¡Oye!
Te hacen falta vitaminas, ¡au!
Depresiones, confusiones
Hasta cuándo seguirán esas canciones
¿Y qué esperas para soltarte, para animarte?
¿O supones que alguien viene a despertarte?
¡Oye!
Te hacen falta vitaminas (Vitaminas, oh oh)
¡Oye!
Te hacen falta vitaminas, ¡au!
Va a ser mejor
Que te levantes de una vez
¡Au!
¡Oye!
Te hacen falta vitaminas
¡Oye!
Te hacen falta vitaminas
¡Oye!
Te hacen falta vitaminas (Vitaminas, oh oh)
¡Oye!
Te hacen falta vitaminas, ¡au!
Gimnasia por la tarde
Sesiones de karate
Se pone impenetrable
Será muy saludable
Pero no puedo discutir con ella
Lo intento y me atropella
Problemas con amigos
Se mira así nocivo
Bailando apretados
Me siento asfixiado
Y este ritmo insoportable
Y mi estado lamentable
Oh, seguro que se cree superniña (¡Ayo!)
Mi novia tiene bíceps
Ojo con lo que le dices
Mi novia tiene bíceps
Ojo con lo que le dices
Mi novia es dinamita
Qué dulce criatura
Extraño su belleza
Yo soy un complemento de sus pesas
Sigue igual de caprichosa
Pero ahora es musculosa
Oh, seguro que se cree superniña (¡Ayo!)
Mi novia tiene bíceps
Ojo con lo que le dices
Mi novia tiene bíceps
Ojo con lo que le dices
Mi novia tiene bíceps
Mi novia tiene bíceps
Mi novia tiene bíceps
Mi novia tiene bíceps
Mi novia, mi novia, mi novia tiene bíceps
Mi novia, mi novia, mi novia tiene bíceps
Mi novia, mi novia, mi novia tiene bíceps
Mi novia, mi novia, mi novia tiene bíceps (bíceps)
Musculosa
Musculosa
Musculosa
Musculosa
Musculosa
Bueno ya está
Pon pon
The song "Mi Novia Tiene Biceps" by Soda Stereo is a playful and humorous take on the trope of the strong and powerful girlfriend. The song describes the singer's girlfriend who is obsessed with health and fitness, spending her time doing karate, weights, and other physical activities. The singer can't keep up with her energy and enthusiasm, but still admires her strength and beauty. The chorus warns others to be careful with what they say to her because she is not to be messed with.
In addition to the theme of strength and power, the song also touches on the struggles of depression and confusion. The lyrics describe the feeling of helplessness in trying to make a change and the need for something to shake things up. The repetition of "oye, te hacen falta vitaminas" (hey, you need vitamins) can be interpreted as a call for action and change.
Overall, the song is a fun and lighthearted celebration of a strong and independent woman, while also addressing deeper themes of mental health and personal growth.
Line by Line Meaning
¡Picnic!
Starting the song with an exclamation expressing excitement and enthusiasm for a picnic.
En el 4ºB
Referring to a specific location, which is assumed to be a room number or apartment number.
Hay una que no puede parar
There is someone in this location who cannot stop talking or obsessing over glamour.
De hablar de glamour
This person is talking incessantly about glamour, possibly referencing fashion or popular culture.
Y él solo piensa en comer
The artist's focus is on eating, while the person in the 4ºB is focused on glamorous things.
Su fruta prohibida
Referring to the singer's secret desire or guilty pleasure, using the metaphor of a forbidden fruit.
Mi majestad se ha perdido
The singer feels lost or ignored, using the sarcastic term 'majesty.'
Entre una multitud
The artist is surrounded by others, indirectly referencing social anxiety and feeling overwhelmed in a crowd.
Mojando la alfombra
The person in the 4ºB is metaphorically spilling their dreams and aspirations on the carpet.
Con sus sueños de divas
The dreams of the person in the 4ºB are inflated or unrealistic, referencing divas who are known for being demanding and high-maintenance.
Es una cuestión de voltaje
The idea of having a picnic in the 4ºB is a matter of energy or excitement, implying that the singer and others crave stimulation.
Ah
An interjection expressing surprise, emphasizing the previous line.
Por más que tengan los volúmenes al taco
Even if the music is turned up as loud as possible or to the maximum volume,
Exprimiendo tus membranas
Suggesting that loud music can be physically exhausting or even painful.
Saltando como una rana
Describing how people jump around energetically and randomly, much like a frog.
Por más que intentes esquivarlo en algún vuelo
Even if you try to avoid it by getting high or escaping,
Hay algo que te raya
There is something that is bothering or scratching at you.
Algo anda mal, mal, mal
There is something wrong, wrong, wrong, indicating a sense of dissatisfaction or unease.
Dando vueltas por tu cuarto sin sentido
Wandering aimlessly around your own room, possibly reflecting feelings of boredom or ennui.
Esperando algún milagro y no pasa nada
Waiting for a miracle that never comes, possibly referencing a feeling of hopelessness or disappointment.
¡Oye!
An exclamation meaning 'listen up' or 'hey you.'
Te hacen falta vitaminas
Implying that the person being addressed lacks energy or enthusiasm, and could use some vitamins to feel better.
Depresiones, confusiones
Listing various negative emotions that the person being addressed might be feeling.
Hasta cuándo seguirán esas canciones
Asking how long the person being addressed will continue to listen to such depressing music.
¿Y qué esperas para soltarte, para animarte?
Asking why the person being addressed doesn't loosen up or cheer up.
¿O supones que alguien viene a despertarte?
Asking if they expect someone else to come and change their mood or situation for the better.
Va a ser mejor
It will be better, suggesting a positive outcome.
Que te levantes de una vez
Asking the person being addressed to get up and take action.
Gimnasia por la tarde
Suggesting the idea of exercising or doing physical activity in the afternoon.
Sesiones de karate
Suggesting the idea of taking up martial arts as a form of exercise or discipline.
Se pone impenetrable
The person being referred to becomes unapproachable, possibly due to newfound confidence or strength.
Será muy saludable
It will be very healthy, affirming the benefits of physical exercise.
Pero no puedo discutir con ella
The artist cannot argue with this person, possibly because they are too strong or intimidating.
Lo intento y me atropella
Trying to argue but getting caught up in the other person's energy or presence.
Problemas con amigos
Referring to issues or conflicts with friends.
Se mira así nocivo
The situation looks dangerous or hostile.
Bailando apretados
Dancing closely with others, possibly referencing romantic or sexual tension.
Me siento asfixiado
Feeling suffocated or overwhelmed.
Y este ritmo insoportable
Referring to the music or energy that is overwhelming, highlighting a sense of discomfort.
Y mi estado lamentable
Describing the artist's current state as pitiful or low.
Oh, seguro que se cree superniña
The person being referred to is arrogant or self-absorbed, possibly due to newfound strength or confidence.
Mi novia tiene bíceps
The singer's girlfriend has muscles or is strong, implying that this is something impressive or intimidating.
Ojo con lo que le dices
Watch what you say, implying that the singer's girlfriend is sensitive about her strength or appearance.
Mi novia es dinamita
Referring to the artist's girlfriend as explosive, possibly meaning that she has a lot of energy or a fiery personality.
Qué dulce criatura
Despite her strength and energy, she is also gentle and sweet.
Extraño su belleza
Expressing fondness or longing for the artist's girlfriend's beauty, possibly physical or emotional.
Yo soy un complemento de sus pesas
The singer sees themselves as a support or accessory to their girlfriend's strength or exercise regimen.
Sigue igual de caprichosa
The girlfriend has not changed in terms of being demanding or fickle.
Pero ahora es musculosa
Despite this, she is now physically strong, implying that she has changed or grown.
Mi novia tiene bíceps
Repeating the earlier statement, emphasizing that the girlfriend's strength is worth noting.
Musculosa
A word that specifically describes physical strength or muscles.
Bueno ya está
Well, that's it, signaling the end of the song.
Pon pon
A nonsensical phrase or a way to end the song on a playful note.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Hector Juan Pedro Bosio, Gustavo Adrian Cerati
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Rodrigo Adrián Rodríguez Aedo
Letra:
Gimnasia por las tardes,
Sesiones de karate,
Se pone impenetrable,
Será muy saludable.
Pero no puedo discutir con ella,
Lo intento y me atropella.
Probemos como amigos,
Seguir así es nocivo,
Bailando apretados
Me siento asfixiado.
Y es ese ritmo insoportable,
Y mi estado lamentable.
Seguro que se cree súper niña. (Eyooo!)
Mi novia tiene bíceps,
Ojo con lo que le dices.
Mi novia tiene bíceps,
Ojo con lo que le dices.
Mi novia es dinamita,
Qué dulce criatura,
Extraño su belleza,
Yo soy un complemento de sus pesas.
Sigue igual de caprichosa,
Pero ahora es musculosa.
Seguro que se cree súper niña. (Eyooo!)
Mi novia tiene bíceps,
Ojo con lo que le dices.
Mi novia tiene bíceps,
Ojo con lo que le dices.
Mi novia tiene bíceps,
Mi novia tiene bíceps,
Mi novia tiene bíceps,
Mi novia tiene bíceps.
Mi novia, mi novia mi novia tiene bíceps.
Mi novia, mi novia mi novia tiene bíceps.
Mi novia, mi novia mi novia tiene bíceps.
Mi novia, mi novia mi novia tiene bíceps, bíceps.
Musculosa, musculosa.
Musculosa, musculosa.
Musculosa, musculosa.
Gabi Juan
Voy a incluirla en mi playlist de entrenamiento, y ahora sí mi novio me podrá tocar/cantar esta canción sin mentirle jaja. A por esos bíceps.
Ashley
Acabó de terminar de escuchar el disco completo y wtfffff, ¿cómo es qué ninguna canción es mala?
Deyanira Cueto
😂😂😂 Porque detrás estaba este trío genial= Soda Stéreo.
𝕬𝖑𝖊𝖏𝖆𝖓𝖉𝖗𝖔
Jajajaja buen sarcasmo 😹😹😹🤭
Dante alessandro Viscontti
@𝕬𝖑𝖊𝖏𝖆𝖓𝖉𝖗𝖔 y que otra cancion mala tiene según tú a excepcion de esta
𝕬𝖑𝖊𝖏𝖆𝖓𝖉𝖗𝖔
@Dante alessandro Viscontti todas las canciones de este álbum son malisimas, incluyendo la mayoría del 2o disco, se nota la poca imaginación musical que tenía, su letras son muy baratas y tienen ritmos de ska, esto ni si quiera era rock 😂😂😂
Rodrigo Adrián Rodríguez Aedo
Por si no lo sabían, la melodía de esta canción es la melodía de Te Hacen Falta Vitaminas, pero al revés
Santiago Meliñanco
o maigat con razon me parecia tan parecida jajaj ty
catracho 504
🤔🤔🤔
Christian Mendoza Ortiz
No era Jet Set al revés?