
Aggressive, satirical Basque punk that cuts through political noise with raw energy. Fast, cynical anthems for the disillusioned and the defiant.
This is the sound of a small town in the Basque Country exploding with frustration and wit. It is fast, unpolished, and relentlessly honest, driven by a rhythm section that never lets up and guitars that prioritize impact over finesse. The music feels like a direct confrontation, stripped of any commercial sheen or pretense, designed to be shouted in crowded rooms where the air is thick with sweat and rebellion.
What truly sets them apart is Evaristo's vocal delivery: a high-pitched, nasal sneer that drips with irony and intelligence. While many punk bands rely on blind rage, this music uses surgical satire to dismantle capitalism, the church, and the state. The songs are short, punchy, and often end with a lyrical twist that makes you think as much as you want to mosh.
Start with 'Salve' or 'No somos nada' to hear the band at their peak of cultural influence. These tracks define the 'Rock Radical Vasco' movement, offering a perfect entry point into their world of anti-authoritarian anthems and working-class solidarity.
La Polla Records was a punk rock band from the Basque Country, formed in 1979 in Salvatierra/Agurain, a small town in Álava, Spain. Its founders were Evaristo Páramos "Evaristo" on vocals, Maleguin on bass, Fernandito on drums and Txarly and Sumé on guitars. The name was somewhat controversial because in Spanish, "polla" is vulgarly slang for "cock, penis". The lyrics of the band harshly criticized fascism, militarism, capitalism, and catholicism. La Polla Records has been very influential in the Spanish-language punk scene. La Polla Records was a band that was known as a symbol of rebellion against everything, to the point of them being called "anti-everything". As a result of this they faced several major obstacles throughout their career, primarily threats and repression. The band members even faced jail time during a concert with Eskorbuto, another Basque punk band. In 2019, they announced a comeback and released an album after 16 years off-stage as a band. In 2021 they disbanded again.
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