The Cómplices were a band in the purest Clash style, emerged 1985 in Valencia that was formed by José (vocals/guitar), Félix (bass) and Domingo (drums). They released their debut via Discos Medicinales in 1986, recorded at Sono-Estudi. The theme that opens the work was the result of the discontent generated by their participation in the festival organized by the Provincial Council at that time. The Cómplices has been one of the bands most unfairly valued, given the excellent repertoire that is extracted from their only album. They performed on several occasions in the different fashionable venues of Valencia in the Eighties, especially at the popular Gasolinera. Twelve songs often hailed as a raw, socially critical Punk/New Wave milestone of the Madrid scene, with sharp lyrics about espionage, police and theft that reflect the chaos and frustration of the late Franco era and transition, praised for its raw energy and direct style, although perhaps not as polished as later works. It captures the spirit of that time in Spain - a time of upheaval, social tensions and counterculture. Their words are intelligent, often cynical and politically charged lyrics and the decent production give us driving guitars, simple but effective rhythms and the distinctive voice of frontman Miguel, the raw and blunt approach is highly brilliant. Media says it is considered an important, if less well-known, album from the Spanish underground scene and of course, it is compared to the energy of bands like the Clash or early the Jam, but with a distinctly Spanish flavor. Currently the band is known as 3Cómplices and has since released three more albums, including their recent one in 2024.
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