Although national music has numerous roots, rock has also enriched this sound and become part of its history. According to the researcher and journalist Carlos Rotondo Torres in my book”demolish”, the arrival of national rock can be associated with the premiere in the capital’s cinemas of the film “School Jungle” (1955). Perhaps this is the beginning of a long story, the chapters of which are still being written.
As for national holidays, we present a selection 10 Peruvian rock albums who noted the sound of various younger generations and in many cases reflected their reality. There is no “absolutist” or “rating” desire on the list, but this may be a good reason to listen to these songs again and recognize our recent personal and national history in them.
Fragile – Larko Ave.
For many, this album represents watershed The album, released in 1981 by the Peruvian record company Delta Discos, is much more than the historical song of the same name, which, by the way, first video clip recorded in the country for a rock band.
Topics such as “Strange World”, “Flower” or “Pasta, pepas and other desserts” exude their influence marked by progressive rock Yes, Genesis or King Crimson. In addition, it is a reflection of its time as a subject “Solo Man (Cayman)” which refers to the green vehicles used by the military to transport illegally detained persons in the 1970s and 1980s.
Jas – You will die by your own law
It’s unbelievable how an album of this stature doesn’t have more prominence among the top 80s albums in the country. Jas was a group consisting of Fiorella Cava, Jesús Hurtado (Jotache), Joni Chiappe and Coco Cortez (Atilio). In 1987 they released their first LP, the symbolic theme of which “I don’t want to ska anymore” It became a hit at the time.
But the album is much more than this song. With Chiappe’s hypnotic keyboards, clearly influenced by The Doors and post-punk, Jas sounded like no other band. Songs like “Been in the world” D “I’m out of here”are a testament to the feelings of youth in the midst of great political upheavals.
Miki Gonzalez – So many times
1987 also saw the release of a second LP by Miki Gonzalez called “Tantas Veces”. After his debut in 1985 “You can be yourself”the album set aside the lyrics of political criticism that characterized the first work and influenced The Cure’s post-punk sound.
Topics such as “Let’s go to Tokach”, “So many times” or “Put on a dress” They exemplify the impeccable production that has always characterized Gonzalez’s work and allowed us to see in that moment what they would become. Vicho Garcia D Madueno hair for national rock.
Anesthesia – first dose
Speaking of Vicho Garcia and Pelo Madueño, it was with this demo that they reached the ears of Miki Gonzalez. Beside Bottle Fernando “Puppy”completed the Narcosis trio, breaking into the first wave underground scene back in 1985.
The “first dose” was made in an artisanal way in accordance with the postulate “do it yourself” punk. Songs like “Plague”, “Repression” or “Half Circus” are a reflection of anger and social frustration towards the political class, which to this day They sound very reasonable.
leukemia – leukemia
The debut work of Leusemia is probably one of the happiest “accidents” of national rock recording. As Daniel F. has said several times, the self-titled LP was a product of the label Viceroy searched for groups in the context of growing preferences of young people for argentinian rock in our language.
Although the label never made any effort to promote the album after its release in 1985, the record sold quite well, to the surprise of everyone, including the band. Songs like “They will hear your voice, they will hear our voice”, “Place” or “Astalculo” they became classics of Peruvian rock.
Dream League – Mundo Cachina
After Narcosis and after participating in Eructo Maldonado, Pelo Maduegno formed the group “La Liga del Sueño” in 1992. In 1998, the group signed a contract with Sony and they are recording their third album “Mundo Cachina”.
Though we’ve probably all heard the symbolic theme “Enmity” There are other important songs on the album, such as “This Isn’t Love”, “Rolling” or the cover of Radio Futura, “Black Seed”. The production is flawless.
Los Mojarras – Noise in the city
This album deserves special mention for its musical and social impact on Peruvian rock. A second production of Los Mojarras was released in 1994, preceded by a theme. “Tricycle Peru”which was the opening of the novel “Those above and those below” and gave them all the attention of the moment.
The mixture of rock, huayno and chichi in their musical offering made them stand out as a band that accurately fused the sound of the capital of the early 90s. “Sarita Colonia”, “Provincial Nostalgia”, “La Chicha Ye Ye” and ballad “Full moon” They are necessary.
No voice, no voice – No voice, no voice
The Claudia Maurtois group was formed in mid-1994, but it wasn’t until 2000 that they released their album. eponymous first production in cassette format. With a nu metal and alternative rock-influenced sound, the production led to them performing in front of over 6,000 people at UNI Stadium in those years.
“Ni Voz Ni Voto” is a reflection of the disillusionment caused by the last years of Fujimori’s dictatorship. Topics such as “Change”, “Your Reality” or the song of the same name expresses the feelings of many young people who were keenly looking for social change at the beginning of the new millennium.
Dolores Bred – Zero
Even though Dolores Delirio’s debut album, released in 1995, was widely acclaimed, it always makes people talk about its unusual sound.
Influenced by post-punk and new wave, the group formed Jeffrey Parra, Joshua Vazquez, Jose Inonan and Ricardo Brennaisen on vocals gained a large following in the national underground in the mid-90s.
The album exudes vitality with its characteristic luscious sonic layers and claustrophobic aura. They are necessary “Learning”, “Satellite Wind” or “Dizziness”. The entire album is pure quality.
Own voice – Days and shadows
And if we talk about post-punk, then one cannot fail to mention the legendary band Voz Propia, whose path began in 1985, after the first wave of underground rock.
After the first stage, which, one might say, ended in 1988, when it was presented in the now defunct “Home Fair”the group returned in 1995 and released an album two years later “Days and Shadows”one of the best pieces of the 90s.
The album can be raw, stunning, but also great. Topics such as “Speed”, “Problems” or “Law” match their darkness with “Beautiful girl” or the anthem “Los Días y las Sombras”, perhaps one of the best national rock songs of all time.
Bonuses
Traffic Sound – Virgin
When we talk about national rock, one cannot fail to mention Traffic Sound. The group formed in 1967 under the leadership of Manuel Sanguineti was the first Peruvian band to make international tour in Brazil, Argentina and Chile.
In 1969, the band released their first LP “Virgin”, an exquisite blend of psychedelic rock, progressive rock and Latin American sounds. In addition to the irresistible theme “Meshkalin’ must be listened to “Yellow Sea Days”, “Simple”. or theme of the same nameVirgin”. Traffic Sound was nothing to envy to any dedicated band of the time.
yorkie- York 67
The garage group Los Yorks, created in 1966, did not stand aside either. in Rimac. The group was very popular in the 1960s and even had their own radio and TV shows.
The legendary performance of her vocalist deserves special mention. Paul Moon who convulsively writhed in the morning at the delirium of the young and the scandal of their parents. His first album York 67released in the same year, is an example of the high quality of Peruvian rock at the dawn of its existence.
Source: RPP
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