BARRABAS PIEL DE BARRABÁS Gatefold Cover 12" vinyl LP Album

"Piel de Barrabás" is a notable album in the history of Latin funk music. While it may not have had the same raw energy and innovation as the band's earlier work, its commercial success and catchy hooks helped This web page has photos of album covers, inner sleeves, record labels together with production details, musicians and track-listing.

 

Photo of "Piel de Barrabás" Album's Front Cover 

Album Description:  

"Piel de Barrabás" is the 1981 studio album by the Spanish band Barrabás. The band had already established themselves as one of the pioneers of Latin funk music, and ""Piel de Barrabás"" showcases their continued musical evolution.

"Piel de Barrabás" consists of nine tracks, each of which showcases the band's unique blend of rock, funk, and Latin rhythms.

"Piel de Barrabás" was a commercial success, particularly in Spain and Latin America. The album's more commercial sound helped the band reach a wider audience, and its infectious rhythms and catchy hooks made it a favorite of radio stations and discotheques.

However, some critics criticized the album for being too commercial and lacking the raw energy and innovation of the band's earlier work. Despite these criticisms, "Piel de Barrabás" helped cement Barrabás' reputation as one of the most influential Latin funk bands of the era.

Collector's info:  Gatefold/FOC (Fold Open Cover) Album Cover Design with photography of the Barrabas band on the inside cover pages.

Music Genre:

  Spanish Euro-Disco from the 80s
Album Production information: The album: "Piel de Barrabás" was produced by: Fernando Arbex

Record Label & Catalognr:

Hansa 204 435 (204435)

Media Format:

  12" Vinyl Full-Length Stereo LP  Gramophone Record
Album weight: 260 gram  

Year & Country:

  1981 Made in Germany
Band Members and Musicians on: Barrabás Piel de Barrabás
    Band-members, Musicians and Performers
  • Jorge Moll
  • Jose Luis Tejada
  • Koky
  • Armando Pelayo
  • Susi
Track Listing of: "Piel de Barrabás"

The Song/tracks on "Piel de Barrabás" are

    Side One:
  • On The Road Again
  • What's Happened
  • Hard Line for a Dreamer
  • Please Mr Reagan Please Mr Breznev
    Side Two:
  • Wild Cat
  • Jeronimo
  • Be The Way To Be
  • Laura
Album cover photos of : Barrabás Piel de Barrabás
Photo of "Piel de Barrabás" Album's Front Cover 

Photo of "Piel de Barrabás" Album's Back Cover  

Photo of "Piel de Barrabás" Album's Back Cover    

Photo of "Piel de Barrabás" Album's Inner Cover  

Photo of "Piel de Barrabás" Album's Inner Cover  

Close-up Photo of "Piel de Barrabás" Hansa Record Label 

Close-up Photo of "Piel de Barrabás" Hansa Record Label 
Note: The images on this page are photos of the actual album. Slight differences in color may exist due to the use of the camera's flash.
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