Music is a passion. I love to listen to all sorts of music and am honestly one of the most eclectic people I know--everyone has genres they don't like, but I tend to find gems even in those genres I otherwise avoid like the plague. My country (Argentina) has a very particular and extensive history with rock, however. Starting around the late sixties and then onward, we have created some of--in my opinion and in a lot of other people's who know a lot more than me--some of the best rock and roll in the world. Now a days, it's super easy to share music the world over, so I figured I would make a thread here for people to share music that isn't commonplace--maybe music that isn't necessarily in English.
I bridge the gap with Attaque 77's 1998 album "Otras Canciones", in which they cover a lot of songs--some from English-language bands, but mostly local songs that you'd never expect to be put to punk or reggae or ska. They do a version of "Do You Wanna Dance?" ("Quieres tu bailar?") in Spanish, and the Ramones' "Beat on the Brat" in stunted English with hilarious pronunciation. I start with this because it's what we're listening to now, and what gave me the idea.
Following that, I give you:
Patricio Rey & Sus Redonditos de Ricota and their 1985 debut album "Gulp!". Los Redonditos (short form name for the band) are one of Argentina's greatest rock bands--or they were until they split about a decade ago. They have a massive following here, with both rabid and chill fans. Many people don't like them, but they are almost universally outnumbered by those who do. Safe to say their style changes over the years, but until Ultimo Bondi a Finisterre, it remains very iconic and unique.
Los Piojos and their third album from 1996 "Tercer Arco". Los Piojos follow the previous band above's tradition of rock, but managed to create their own distinct sound. Both bands manage to have very unique and attention-grabbing vocalists who aren't known for their technique, but rather for how easy it is to recognize them.
Lastly, for now, Catupecu Machu's second album and first live recording "A Morir!!". CatupΓ©, as they're usuallly referred to by fans, was a bit dirtier, a bit more homely than the others, but one of my favorite local bands back in the day. In fact, there are certain moments on this CD where you can hear me yelling--singing, even--along with the rest of the crowd.
Those are my picks for now. "Gulp!" is almost as old as I am! The rest are from when I was in high school. I hope you guys enjoy it and share some international music you've discovered. And if you do like it and want to listen to more Argentina rock, ping me here or in private or whatever--there's a fuckton of the stuff.