Carajo


Carajo was a rock band from Buenos Aires, Argentina. It was formed in 2000 with Marcelo "Corvata" Corvalan on bass and vocals, Andres "Andy" Vilanova on drums and Hernan "Tery" Langer on guitar and backing vocals. The first two share the history of having been part of the band A.N.I.M.A.L.. On January 18, 2020 they announced on social networks, the band's breakup..

Biography

2000: Band Creation

Creation of Carajo with Corvata on bass and vocals, Andy on drums and Tery on guitar and backing vocals. Their first show is at "La Diabla" on May 4 with the band Ritual. They also play in neighbouring Uruguay.

2002: Debut Album: Carajo

Recording of their first full-length album, Carajo, officially presented on May 7 at The Roxy in Buenos Aires. In November they play at Colombia's Rock al parque festival in front of 80,000 people. The band is named "Breakthrough Band of 2002" by the most important newspapers in Argentina.

2003

They play Cosquin Rock, one of the most important summer festivals in Argentina, before 14,000 people. The EP Carajografia is released and they are nominated for an MTV Latin America video music award for "Best New Artist"

2004: Atrapasueños

Release of the second full-length studio album, Atrapasueños and its successful presentation in front of 3000 people at Buenos Aires' "Republica Cromañon". This year also features their first visit to Paraguay.

2005: Electrorroto Acustizado 2.0

Carajo's first visit to Bolivia and Chile. Due to an accident, important shows are cancelled, which results in the band experimenting with new sounds and musical styles. Months later, the band releases Electrorroto Acustizado 2.1, a one-off show were they remade their own songs and played covers.
The live CD Electrorroto Acustizado 2.1 is released.

2006

Carajo writes a new chapter in Argentinian rock by becoming the first band ever to play in Cuba. The band returns to Uruguay and visits Panama for the first time.

2007: Inmundo

After many delays, the band's third studio album Inmundo is released. The DVD Formando Asi Cada Parte Del Todo containing footage of their show at Arena Obras Sanitarias in November 2005, and from their trip to Cuba is postponed indefinitely after many delays in its release. The band's first visit to Venezuela is slated for mid-August.

2009

These days, Carajo is at studio, writing songs for the new album, which is going to be released in early 2010.

2010: El Mar De Las Almas

Carajo's 4th studio album is titled "El Mar de las Almas", And is meant to be released on September 23.
The First Single of the album is called "Acido".

2013: Frente A Frente

This is the first double album of the band, was released on September 25 and produced by Alejandro Vazquez.

2016: Hoy Como Ayer

On August 12, the band released a documentary film/live album called Hoy Como Ayer, with new songs and a documentary that shows the 15 years of group's career.

Discography

Carajo

Edited in 2002 by Gua Gua Musica, distributed by
  1. Resistiendo Con Ideas '
  2. Sacate La Mierda '
  3. El Vago '
  4. La Parca '
  5. Salvaje '
  6. Noche '
  7. Ironía '
  8. Pura Vida '
  9. La Guerra Y La Paz '
  10. Mal Popular '
  11. Conquistador '
  12. Estilo De Vida '
  13. Interactive Track: EPK

    Carajografia

EP with remakes and live performances, edited by Gua Gua Musica. Sold as a promotion with the ticket for the show Club carajo 3.0 in 2003.
  1. Salvaje '
  2. Resistiendo Con Ideas '
  3. Maneras '
  4. Rescatarse '
  5. El Vago
Interactive Track: Ironia music video

Atrapasueños

Edited by
in 2004.
  1. Hacerse Cargo '
  2. Atrapasueños '
  3. Triste '
  4. Mata-rutinas '
  5. El Error '
  6. Fluir '
  7. El Llanto Espiritual '
  8. La Fuerza Original '
  9. La Huella Del Depredador '
  10. Como Deberia Ser '
  11. De Frente Al Mar '
  12. Bicho De Ciudad '
  13. ¿Qué Tienes Para Dar? '
  14. Algo En Qué Creer '
  15. De Hoy No Pasa
Interactive Track: EPK

Electrorroto Acustizado 2.1

Live CD of the special show "Electrorroto Acustizado 2.1". Edited in 2005 by
. It has a CD of live music and a DVD with Carajo's videography until that point.
  1. El Error '
  2. Salvaje '
  3. La Fuerza Original '
  4. Algo En Que Creer '
  5. Ironia '
  6. El Llanto Espiritual '
  7. Como Deberia Ser '
  8. Atrapasueños '
  9. De Frente Al Mar '
  10. Triste '
  11. No Tan '
  12. El Vago '
  13. ¿Qué Tienes Para Dar? '
  1. Sacate La Mierda '
  2. Salvaje '
  3. Ironia '
  4. El Vago '
  5. El Error '
  6. Triste '
  7. Triste '

    Inmundo

Released June 21, 2007 by
  1. In
  2. Histeria, TV, Cancion de Moda '
  3. Chico Granada '
  4. Inocencia Perdida '
  5. Alma y Fuego '
  6. Acorazados '
  7. El Que Ama Lo Que Hace '
  8. Joder '
  9. Una '
  10. Punk Sin Cresta '
  11. Entre La Fe y La Razon '
  12. Zion
  13. Carne
Interactive Track: Chico Granada music video

El Mar de las Almas

Released September 23, 2010 by Universal Music Argentina
  1. Intro
  2. Ácido
  3. Luna Herida '
  4. Una Nueva Batalla '
  5. Fantasmas '
  6. Libres '
  7. Pruebas '
  8. Limbo
  9. Frágil '
  10. Virus Anti-amor '
  11. Humildad '
  12. El Mar de las Almas '

    Frente A Frente

Released September 25, 2013 produced independently
  1. Trágico Mundo Caído '
  2. Drama
  3. Shock
  4. La Venganza De Los Perdedores '
  5. Versus
  6. Infección '
  7. A Espaldas Del Bien '
  8. Algo Habremos Hecho '
  1. Tracción A Sangre '
  2. Para Vos '
  3. El Cofre Del Pasado '
  4. Sobrevivir '
  5. El Dedo En La Llaga '
  6. Andante '
  7. El Aguijón '
  8. Promesas

    Non-official songs / covers