La Revolución de Emiliano Zapata (meaning "Emiliano Zapata's Revolution" in English) is a Mexican rock band that broke sales records in Europe and Mexico with their hit song "Nasty Sex"
at the height of the counterculture era of the early 1970s. Breaking ties with their original concept as the hippie era waned worldwide by the mid-1970s, they continued actively interpreting romantic ballads with considerable success. In 2009, they returned as a rock act. The band has gone through numerous musical and lineup changes, and throughout its existence the only member that has always been in the band is its founder, Javier Martín del Campo.
In the era of psychedelic rock and under the influence of American hippies of the late 1960s, a Mexican
multidisciplinary counterculture movement called La Onda was born. Headed by Javier Martin del Campo, a band was formed in Guadalajara with the intention of interpreting contemporary popular songs of the era in their own style. Initially, their hobby led them to play at local parties, but the resulting fame soon spread beyond their city.
They adopted their name after Emiliano Zapata's slogan of "Tierra y Libertad" (Land and Liberty)
as a protest to the establishment by using national symbols. The group won the most call-in votes during a contest organized by a local radio station called "Radio ondas de la alegria" (Waves of Happiness Radio), and earned themselves an audition with an important record label.
Although initially reluctant, they signed a contract with Polydor Records, launching their brief but successful foray into the world of rock music. With an original musical concept and creative sense, the
group moved to Mexico City,[7] continuing to adapt their urban rhythms and establish a base for their new musical launches. In 1970, they released their first record, containing songs "Nasty Sex", "Shit City" and "Still don't (Not yet)", which quickly shot up the popular charts both locally and worldwide.[8] The head office of Polydor Records sent the group five medals as recognition for their high level of sales in the Americas, United Kingdom, and Europe of their one big hit, "Nasty Sex".
LA REVOLUTION DE EMILIANO ZAPATA 1971
An interesting curiosity, beginning with the name and origin of the group. It's silly to call this Latin Rock in anyway only because the group is from Mexico. The singing is in English (albeit a little rough), and the
music is completely (at times fuzzed out) psychedelic garage rock. It can be totally tasty too if the songs themselves were a little more sophisticated and thought out. Either way the allure is in the dirty, raw recorded approach. The songs are simple garage rock, but when those wonderful guitar solos of the time take off, it's electric. It's genuine and fresh. There was so much good music being made in the early 70's that jems like this were overlooked, and didn't get airplay.
La Revolución De Emiliano Zapata – La Revolución De Emiliano Zapata
Label: Dynamic – DYNA 031
Format: CD, Album, Reissue 2006
Country: Italy
Released: 1971
Genre: Rock
Style: Acid Rock
TRACKS
01. Nasty Sex 7:28
02. Melynda 5:06
03. I Wanna Know (Quiero Saber) 3:48
04. If You Wanna Know (Si Tu Lo Quieres) 3:51
05. Ciudad Perdida (Shit City) 4:38
06. A King's Talks (Pláticas De Un Rey) 4:34
07. Still Don't (Not Yet) (Todavia Nada) 3:13
08. At The Foot Of The Mountain (Al Pie De La Montaña) 4:32
09. Under Heavens (Bajo Los Cielos) 3:58
LINE - UP
Bass – Francisco Martinez Ornelas
Drums – Antonio Cruz Carbajal
Guitar – Carlos Valle Ramos
Guitar, Flute, Piano – Javier Martin Del Campo
Vocals – Oscar Roja Gutierrez
Flac Size: 283 MB
HOY - TEMA DE LA PELICULA LA VERDADERA VOCATION DE MAGDALENA
Impressive hard psych with some fantastic guitar work that could compete with US and European
counterparts. With only one song in Spanish, the lyrics are few but not corny. The opening track is amazing with some very powerful guitar work. The next song is a bit more subdued though still awesome. The fifth track is the song with no English and is probably the weakest track. The closing ten minute track closes the album out well with some great instrumental parts. Highly recommended.
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La Revolución De Emiliano Zapata – Tema De La Pelicula La Verdadera Vocacion De Magdalena
Genre: Rock
Style: Psychedelic Rock
Year: 1972
TRACKS
01. En Medio De La Lluvia (In The Middle Of The Rain) 7:51
02. Ahora Escucha Esta Cancion (Now Listen This Song) 6:00
03. Petra Y Sus Camaradas 5:20
04. Otra Vez (Again) 4:04
05. Preludio A La Felicidad 3:02
06. El Kuino (Fat Man) 6:09
07. Hace Mucho Tiempo (So Long Ago) 4:48
08. I Dig It 10:13
LINE - UP
Bass – Francisco Martinez
Drums – Antonio Cruz
Guitar – Carlos Valle
Requinto Guitar, Flute, Guitar – Javier Martin Del Campo
Vocals – Oscar Rojas
Lyrics By, Music By – La Revolución De Emiliano Zapata
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