Panda (band)
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Panda (occasionally styled PXNDX) is a Mexican rock band formed in Monterrey, Nuevo León in 1996. The band caught notable attention on 2002, and mainstream success on their albums Para ti con desprecio (2005) and Amantes Sunt Amentes (2006).
History
Formation (1996-1999)
The band was formed by four boys from Monterrey, Nuevo León, José Madero, Jorge Garza, Ricardo Treviño, and David Castillo. The band started playing covers but when they realized they were good writing their own songs they started writing songs about friends, parties and love. That songs were placed on a demo tape, Demo 1997, and distibuited to independent labels. But after that, David Castillo left the band and was replaced by Super Azfalto's former drummer, Jorge Vásquez. They caught the attention of an idependent label, Movic Records, and signed a record deal.
Arroz con leche and La revancha del príncipe charro (2000-2004)
Their first studio album, "Arroz con leche", was released in September 2, 2001, caught little attention by people and critics, and selling only 50,000 copies. On 2002, "La revancha del príncipe charro", their second album, is released February 3, 2002, short time after "Arroz con leche". "La revancha del príncipe charro" sold well, reached platinum in Mexico. Part of the success of that record is the comic way it combines punk and rock sounds.
The band toured in United States and Mexico, to promote their album. At the end of the tour, Jorge Garza left the band and was replaced by other member from Super Azfalto, this time guitarist Arturo Arredondo.
Para ti con desprecio y Amantes sunt amentes (2005-2007)
A third album, Para ti con desprecio, was released in 2005. It is their most popular album to date in Mexico and Latin America, altough it make them to lose many fans, which are now named Anti-Pandas. The singles "Cita en el Quirofano", "Cuando no es como deberia ser" and "Disculpa los malos pensamientos" Topped MTV's Los 10+Pedidos by a combined time of 39 weeks. "Disculpa los malos pensamientos" was also the most voted video on MTV in 2006[1] The same year, the band collaborated in the soundtrack from "Skimo", a Mexican sitcom from Nickelodeon, with the song "Si esto fuese realidad".
At the end of the year, the band released Amantes Sunt Amentes, their fourth album, which reached the top of the Mexican charts within weeks and was certified gold. To date, the album has sold approximately 150,000 copies, and has become one of the top selling albums of 2006. The album's first single, Narcisista Por Excelencia, reached the Mexican Top 10 and was a top 40 hit in Latin America.
During this time the band released their second single, "Los Malaventurados no Lloran". The song reached staggering digital succcess in Mexico and became a success in other parts of Latin America, peaking within the top 40 of the Latin America Top 100. The music video has received heavy rotation in MTV.
In February 2007, the band collaborated in the album "Tributo al más grande", a tribute album for Mexican norteña band "Bronco". The band recorded the song "Oro" with a new rock style. The singer José Madero, sang along with Guadalupe Esparza and Luis Treviño the song "Amigo Bronco".
In mid July, the band released a third single, Procedimientos Para Llegar A Un Comun Acuerdo. Because of the extensive success of the band's previous single, the song was sent to radio stations in all of Latin America at the same time. Procedimientos quickly debuted in some of the important Latin charts, ultimately reaching the top 10 in Colombia.
In November 30 2007, Panda released "Sinfonía Soledad", their first live album that contains a concert on Auditorio Nacional in Mexico City. It contains their main songs and two new songs dedicated to their fans.[2]
The band was nominated in Los Premios MTV Latinoamérica 2006, winning the categories Best Group or Duet, Best Alternative Artist and Breakthrough Artist. The band performed "Narcicista por excelencia" during the show. In Los Premios MTV Latinoamérica 2007, the band was nominated for three categories, but only won Best Alternative Artist.
Critisism
R&R magazine, published that some Panda's songs have certain similiraty with songs from others bands, like My Chemical Romance and Fall Out Boy. However, there's not any demand from those bands against Panda. The band's response was an optimistic one, as bassist Treviño stated in 2006, "There are people who say: love or hate Panda. I believe there are more that love than hate us, so why discuss such things?"[3]
Members
Current members
- José Madero (Pepe) - Lead vocals, secondary guitar, moog synthesizer
- Arturo Arredondo (Arthur / R2D2)- Lead guitar, secondary vocals
- Ricardo Treviño (Rix) - Bass guitar, chorus, shriek
- Jorge Vázquez (Kross) - Drums
Former members
- David Castillo (Chunky) - drums
- Jorge Garza (Ongi) - Lead guitar, secondary vocals
Discography
Studio albums
| Album | Year | Chart Position | Certification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arroz Con Leche | 2001 | #16 MEX | Gold |
| La Revancha Del Príncipe Charro | 2003 | #7 MEX | Platinum |
| Para ti con desprecio | 2005 | #1 MEX | 2X Plantinum |
| Amantes Sunt Amentes | 2006 | #1 MEX #3 VEN#1 ECU#4 PERU |
Platinum |
| Sinfonía Soledad | 2007 |
Collaborations
| Album |
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Skimo Soundtrack
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"Un mundo maravilloso" Soundtrack
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"Oso Mocoso"
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Tributo al más grande
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Singles
| Year | Single | Album | Top Singles Chile |
Top Singles Colombia |
Top Singles Iberoamérica |
Top Singles México |
México Rock Digital |
Los 10 más Pedidos Norte |
Billboard Hot Ringtones |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Te invito a mi fiesta | Arroz con leche | - | - | - | #92 | - | - | - |
| Buen día | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Si supieras | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| 2002 | Hola | La revancha del príncipe charro | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Maracas | #84 | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Ya no jalaba | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| 2003 | Quisiera no pensar | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 2005 | Cita en el quirófano | Para ti con desprecio | - | - | - | - | - | #1[10] | #28 |
| 2006 | Cuando no es como debiera ser | - | - | - | - | - | #1[10] | - | |
| Disculpa los malos pensamientos | - | - | - | - | - | #1[19] | - | ||
| Narcisista por excelencia | Amantes Sunt Amentes | #25 | - | #36 | #9 | #1 | #1[11] | - | |
| 2007 | Los malaventurados no lloran | #35 | #8 | #29 | #26 | #1 | #1[13] | - | |
| Procedimientos para llegar a un común acuerdo | - | #10 | #61 | #54 | #1 | #1[5] | - |
References
- ^ You Tube, "Los 100+ pedidos del 2006, 2006.
- ^ PandaLandia, Primera Plana: Ya está en todas las tiendas, México, 2007.
- ^ Template:Es icon Univision (2007). "Panda consolidates in 2007". Ritmoson Latino. Retrieved 2007-11-04.