AVIADOR DRO - Alas Sobre El Mundo 1982

It's late and I have the perfect record for the last hour of this Thursday. I love their song on the Navidades Radioactivas compilation and on their debut are ten quiet melodic synth-pop numbers. Aviador Dro is an electronic combo from Madrid and were formed 1979 by Servando Carballar (keyboards), Arturo Lanz (vocals), Gabriel Riaza (bass) and Juan Carlos Sastre (guitars). They are the pioneers of electronic pop in Spain, in the wake of American bands like Devo, the Residents or the Kraftwerk and even invented the term tecno-pop, which they used in late 1979 to describe their music in interviews. The band has had several line-ups with their leader Biovac-N as the only remaining original member. From the first Aviador Dro lineup, a number of members split to form Esplendor Geometrico, with a more radical approach to music. Their more creative period was between 1980 and 1985. They founded label DRO to release their own provocative anthem, "Nuclear Si" as single. DRO was to become the most important independent label in Spain. In October 1982 they released their debut album, "Alas Sobre El Mundo", presented on the album cover itself as «A Fascinating Elepé Of The Aviator Dro». The themes of the album reflect their anti-systemic ideas and passion for science fiction and mythology. At the end of 1982 and after Julián Ruiz saw Aviador Dro performing in the golden room in Madrid, they decided to recording "Frequency Selector " in two dance versions + pushed the 12-inch forward.

The success of "Frequency Selector" provides a large number of performances throughout Spain. After a tour and again with Julián Ruiz at the controls of the production they record 1983 the 12'' "Amor Industrial", in clear reference to the theme "Computer Love" by Kraftwerk. On the B-side are more experimental topics included, produced by Jesús Gómez, such as "Arquitecto Acero" & "Envasados Al Vacío". By 2012, they have released thirteen albums and are probably still active.

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V/A - Navidades Radioactivas 1983

This nice X-Mas compilation was released by the Spanish label DRO, mainly with releases of Spanish new wave groups, from pop to punk or industrial. (today, the DRO label is owned by Warner Music Spain, S.A.) The song selection on this LP goes exat in this direction. Each in its own way pretty charming and the versatility of this LP makes this interesting. I love this album and I'm sure you too. Highlights are Aviador Dro, TNT and Siniestro Total. Beautiful record, great rare Spanish synth/punk, a must have!!

1.El Nacimiento De La Industria - AVIADOR DRO

2.Ra Ta Ta Ta - T.N.T.

3.Los Pingüinos Están Helaos - P.P. TANSOLO

4.Secuestro En El Portal - MOGOLLÓN

5.Tu Único Fan - SEGURIDAD SOCIAL

6.Un Día De Diciembre - ALPHAVILLE

7.Estrellas, Sol Y Luna - DERRIBOS ARIAS

8.El Abominable Hombre De Nieve - LOS INICIADOS

9.Glutamatonavidad - GLUTAMATO YE-YE

10.Manzana Sobre Manzana - N-634

11.Noche De Paz, Noche En Vietnam - CAMALEONES

12.Resurrección Blanca - AGRIMENSOR K

13.Afunfun, Afanfan - SINIESTRO TOTAL

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V/A - El Pecado Original 1986

Accidentally found on my hard drive this superb compilation of another explicit example of Madrid bands and this record is a rare item and I listen now a second time to this. The whole was released via Discos Radioactivos Organizados (DRO), one of the first Spanish independent labels, and is without a doubt simply genial. A healthy mixture of post-punk, synth pop and new wave rush herein and most of the songs had not been published previously. This is all you have to know... I think, I hit myself in bed, sleep enters again.

1.Oh, Oh, Oh - LOS BÓLIDOS

2.Ráfagas - LOS BÓLIDOS

3.23 De Enero - LAS CHINAS

4.Chicos De La Calle - LAS CHINAS

5.Mi Chica Se Ha Ido A Katmandú - LOS NIKIS

6.Rumbo A Manhattan - LOS NIKIS

7.La Carrera - LOS NEGATIVOS

8.El Descapotable Rosa - LOS NEGATIVOS

9.Rosemary - AVIADOR DRO

10.Hazme Tu Androide - AVIADOR DRO

11.Órdenes - EL HUMANO MECANO

12.La Banda De Los 4 - EL HUMANO MECANO

13.El Tren Especial - GABINETE CALIGARI

14.Brand New Cadillac - GABINETE CALIGARI

15.Miedo - PARÁLISIS PERMANENTE

16.Autosuficiencia - PARÁLISIS PERMANENTE

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SINIESTRO TOTAL - ¿Cuándo Se Come Aquí? 1982

A band that I've been focusing on for a long time but never managed to post, but thanks to Fredrik, now with their debut album. Siniestro Total (meaning literally 'total write-off' as in the insurance term for a vehicle that is beyond repair following a motor accident) is a Galician punk rock group from Vigo, Spain. Founded in 1981 during the cultural movement called Movida viguesa by Julián Hernández, Alberto Torrado and Miguel Costas. After many changes in personnel, current members are Julián Hernández, Javier Soto, Óscar G. Avendaño, Ángel González and Jorge Beltrán. Their first album, ¿Cuándo se come aquí? (When Do We Eat?), features fifteen short songs, with a marked punk style. Soon their first concert in Madrid arrives, at the Marquee, with borrowed equipment. They play two days in a row, thanks to the support of Ordovás and the great acceptance of his songs there is a huge stir. In this regard, Julián affirms in Ordovás's book “Apocalypse with Grelos” (Antonio de Miguel, 1994) that “there was a mess and there were some terrifying hosts. A poor hippie, with long hair and beards, who was jumping in the middle of the room, they put a hand of hosts when we sang 'Matar Jipis En Las Cíes'”. It is then when DRO enters the scene and Servando Carballar (Aviador Dro) that he decides to record their first EP for them. Everything was so amateurish at the time that they didn't even sign a contract. They just agreed and celebrated at the bar next door. More than 5000 copies of his debut, “Ayudando A Los Enfermos” (DRO, 1982) were released. A few months later the first album was released, ¿Cuándo se Come Aquí? (DRO, 1982), recorded in just three days with an eight track. The one that was put together was even bigger. The first edition sells out after a few days and DRO cannot keep up with the demand. The repercussion of the band is increasing, and everything increases with the presentation in the Rockola on 10. January 1983. Since then they have released countless singles & albums, compilation contributions and are still alive.

- Great Thx to Fredrik -

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V/A - Despues Del Holocausto-Una Ofensiva Musical 1983

I made some re-ups and I can tell you, write in the comment section should be a post down, I fix it asap. Now an interesting compilation which comes from DRO and on this record Punk meets Pop. A daring mix I think and very successful for me. Right away I can't think of a comparable combination, but Spanish music is multifaceted and I don't think the idea is bad at all, as it offers the opportunity to examine some bands more closely and thus gain more attention and Discos Radioactivos Organizados is a small independent label, founded 1982 in Madrid, which mainly releasing Spanish New Wave groups, from Pop to Punk or Industrial. Let yourself be enchanted by this varied slab and enjoy the sunny days.

1.Sexo Chungo - SINIESTRO TOTAL

2.Mercedes Benz - MINUIT POLONIA

3.Botas Y Tirantes - DECIBELIOS

4.Fuego En Mi Oficina - 091

5.Treblinka - KGB

6.No Puedo Mirar - NACHA POP

7.Desde El Fondo Del Espejo - ALPHAVILLE

8.No Quiero Ser - GABOTTI

9.Quiero Matar A Una Chica - DULCE VENGANZA

10.Amor Industrial - AVIADOR DRO

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V/A - Punk ¿Qué Punk? Vol.2 1994

DRO, an independent now-defunct spanish music label, released this compilation in 1994 and were famous with mainly lots of releases of Spanish new wave groups, from pop to punk to industrial. The label was bought in early 90's by East West, due to financial problems. It was by then a main stream label already. The label was founded in 1982, with the first release of Aviador Dro, a minimal electronic pop band from Madrid, Spain. And here they have released another highlight, perhaps the last useful publication, from the sunny south of Europe into the world, and it is a gem. 14 Spanish-Punk-Rock-Grade A. After Volume 1 has already been a killer follows with part two the essential sequel. The songs were recorded between 1983 - 1992 and again they show that Spain also had a colorful active underground scene. A colorful mix of all punk-styles can be heard and blessed are the makers...cooles Teil!

1.Córtate Las Venas - DECIBELIOS

2.Purdey - SINIESTRO TOTAL

3.Anti-Todo - ESKORBUTO

4.No Más Punkies Muertos - MCD

5.Cucarachas - TNT

6.Luftwaffe - KGB

7.Están Deseando Que Te Pongas A Temblar - ESPASMÓDICOS

8.Manzana Sobre Manzana - N-634 + POCH

9.Muy Punk - LA POLLA RECORDS

10.Autodestrucción - ULTIMO RESORTE

11.Última Dosis - KANGRENA

12.Estado Policial - EXTREMODURO

13.No Pasarán - REINCIDENTES

14.Tu Único Fan - SEGURIDAD SOCIAL

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V/A - Bad Times For A Change [WDM Special] 2014

Last compilation We made together, brings back carefree times.

1.Are You Still Here? - ÞEYR
2.Tricky Girls - WARDENS
3.I Know - DROOGIES
4.Professionals - ANA HAUSEN
5.Standing In Front Of Poseur - RED CROSS
6.Ironi - STUDENTS
7.The Spectator - CHAOTIC DIMENSION
8.Nao Me Importo (Live) - RATOS DE PORÃO
9.First In Line - MARCHING GIRLS
10.Dead Cop - SPILD AF TID
11.Adolf Hitler - KNUGEN FALLER
12.Säpinää - MAUKKA PERUSJÄTKÄ
13.Secondary Boulevard Talk - CLIT
14.Friends - CHERVONA RUTTA
15.Knark E Gott - STOCKHOLMS NEGRER
16.Flipout - LEPERS
17.No Age For Love - INDICATORS
18.Fed Up - MOUNTAIN CANNABIS
19.Me And My Baby - JERMZ
20.Hiroshima - DIRT
21.Suicide Commando - NO MORE
22.Fuck Off And Go - A.V. BLOX
23.Gehirnamputiert - EXTREM
24.I Hate America (Live) - THE WORK
25.On The Run (Live) - SLIME
26.Carl Frykborn - MANIACS
27.Nur Geträumt - NENA
28.One Way - THE ACES
29.El Nacimiento De La Industria - AVIADOR DRO
30.Living In A Coffin - LOST CHERREES
31.Snack - SYDKRAFT
32.Danny Says (Live) - JOEY RAMONE & MARKY RAMONE & THE INDEPENDENTS

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