Kinky (band)
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Sonic360, Nettwerk | |
Members | Gilberto Cerezo Ulises Lozano Carlos Chairez Omar Góngora Cesar Pliego |
Website | KinkyMusic.com |
Kinky is a Mexican rock band, formed in 1998 as part of the Avanzada Regia musical movement and consisting of Gilberto Cerezo, Ulises Lozano, Carlos Chairez, Omar Góngora, and Cesar Pliego. Although a majority of songs are sung in Spanish, some songs contain English lyrics. Kinky were discovered and signed by Sonic360 Records.[1]
History
Kinky
Their first album, called
In 2002, they joined
Atlas
In late 2003, the band released Atlas, their second studio album, the most alternative album of the band by far. Singles from Atlas included "Presidente", "Snapshot" and "La Hija del Caníbal".
Reina
In mid 2006, the band released Reina in an attempt to return to their electronic sound. Singles in the U.S. included "Sister Twisted" and "Uruapan Breaks"; in Mexico and Latin America, the song "A Dónde Van Los Muertos?" became a massive hit. Other Latin American singles included "León" and "Una Línea de Luz".
Barracuda
In 2008, Kinky released their fourth studio album Barracuda which was co-produced with Money Mark (Beastie Boys). With the hit songs "Hasta quemarnos" and "Those Girls", it launched the band on a world tour for two years.
Sueño de la Máquina
In mid-2012, Kinky's fifth studio album Sueño de la Máquina was released. It was produced and mixed by John King of the Dust Brothers. The first track "Inmovil" was licensed in the racing game LittleBigPlanet Karting.
Discography
Studio albums
- 2002: Kinky
- 2003: Atlas
- 2006: Reina
- 2008: Barracuda
- 2011: Sueño de la Máquina
- 2014: MTV Unplugged
- 2017: Nada Vale Más Que Tú
- 2022: Fierrro
Compilations
- 2004: Oye Como Va
- 2006: Rarities
References
- ^ "The Guardian". 10 Jan 2003.