Patricio Rey y sus Redonditos de Ricota is a seminal Argentine rock band, as enigmatic as it is influential, emerging from the underground scene in the late 1970s. Initially, they made a name for themselves with their elaborate live shows that blended rock music with theatrical performances, embodying a culture of counter-narrative and nonconformity that resonated deeply within the Argentine youth. The band's name, intriguingly, does not refer to any actual band member but rather serves as an umbrella identity for the collective, with its most recognizable faces being vocalist Carlos "Indio" Solari and guitarist Eduardo "Skay" Beilinson.

Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Patricio Rey y sus Redonditos de Ricota cultivated a devoted fanbase with their distinctive blend of rock, punk, and reggae influences, alongside lyrics that ranged from cryptically poetic to sharply critical of the sociopolitical context of their times. Albums like "Oktubre" (1986) and "¡Bang! ¡Bang!... Estás Liquidado" (1989) have become iconic, capturing the spirit of their era and cementing the band's legacy within Latin American music. Their approach to music production and distribution was markedly independent, famously eschewing mainstream industry channels, which further contributed to their mythic status among fans. By the time they released "Momo Sampler" in 2000, Patricio Rey y sus Redonditos de Ricota had solidified their place in the pantheon of rock en español, with their music continuing to inspire new generations long after their disbandment.

Genres

Argentine Rock

Post-punk Argentina

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Sumo

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Fito Paez

Latest Release

Momo Sampler

Patricio Rey y sus Redonditos de Ricota

Album - 11 Tracks - Released September 26, 2000