Turf emerged in the mid-1990s as a vital force in the 'Nuevo Rock Argentino' scene, distinguishing themselves from the darker grunge and social-protest trends of the era with a sound rooted in classic pop-rock and Britpop aesthetics. Formed in 1995, the band gained early institutional credibility through collaborations with Charly García, who appeared on their debut 'Una pila de vida' (1997) and follow-up 'Siempre libre' (1999).
Their sound identity is defined by anthemic songwriting, polished production, and a charismatic, often humorous lyrical perspective led by frontman Joaquín Levinton. They reached their commercial zenith in the early 2000s with the album 'Turfshow,' which produced 'Loco un poco,' a track that became a definitive summer anthem in Argentina. Historically, they served as a bridge between the classic rock of the 70s/80s and the indie-pop explosion of the 2010s. After a hiatus starting in 2007, their 2015 reunion solidified their status as elder statesmen of the genre, continuing to release material that maintains their signature high-energy, melodic focus.
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