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Balística 2001
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Balística

La Pestilencia's Balística, released in 2001, presents itself as a sonic turning point for the Colombian band. Formed in Bogotá in 1986, with foundations laid by Héctor Buitrago and Dilson Díaz, the group already had a history marked by hardcore punk. However, this 2001 album explores textures and atmospheres that go beyond the initial rawness, offering a broader sonic palette without losing the intensity that characterizes them. The lineup that brought this record to life, although not detailed in the provided information, faced the challenge of capturing a musical vision that resonated with the energy of their beginnings but with expressive maturity.

Year
2001
Songs
13
Duration
33 min 56 seg

13 song|s

Song list

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01

Anuncia tu muerte

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2:39
02

Soñar despierto

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2:47
03

Metralla

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2:03
04

Carne molida

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2:35
05

P.I.R.U.M.

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3:24
06

14-16 (Sector de limpieza)

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2:28
07

Vivir tiene sentido

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2:47
08

Pestilente asesino

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1:59
09

Balística

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3:47
10

El país del Sagrado Corazón

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2:17
11

Cordero arrepentido

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2:09
12

Desasosiego

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2:21
13

Hasta cuando!?-Hasta siempre

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2:40

About the album

Balística, according to DoReSol

Within the list of thirteen tracks that make up Balística, songs like Anuncia tu muerte and Soñar despierto stand out for encapsulating this evolution. The album navigates through different facets, from the direct power of Metralla to the introspection suggested by titles like Desasosiego. The album's structure invites a journey that, while maintaining its punk essence, incorporates nuances that encourage a more detailed listening experience, allowing the discovery of the layers that La Pestilencia built for this work.

The history of La Pestilencia dates back to 1986, when Héctor Buitrago, from a radio station in Bogotá, connected with Dilson Díaz, who was following the program from Medellín. This connection, fueled by the exchange of punk records, laid the groundwork for the band's formation. After recruiting other musicians, they began rehearsing in a Bogotá neighborhood, exploring covers and then their own compositions, which culminated in their first album in 1989. Despite the difficulties and the overflowing energy of their concerts, which sometimes caused problems, the band continued its path, leaving in Balística a mark of their persistence and musical evolution.