Boom Boom Kid
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Boom Boom Kid is the artistic name that Carlos Rodríguez (also known as "Nekro") started to use around 2000.
. Following a tradition that begun with his previous band Fun People, Boom Boom Kid offers songs which mix a wide diversity of styles that go from raw hardcore to ballads, from punk to boleros. His lyrics still deal with the same issues that Fun People used to address: criticism of the traditional gender roles, vegetarianism
, non violent action, celebration of the child-like joy, DIY ethics, nostalgic love songs.
His first release as a solo singer was the single "I do" (2000), released at the same time in which Fun People was releasing their last album ("Angustia no, no").
The high pitch voice of Boom Boom Kid has been compared more than once with the voice of Morrissey
in many press articles. Boom Boom Kid also seems to share more than one obsession with this singer: he has covered The Smiths
"Reel around the Fountain" (with Fun People), the "Meat Is Murder
" slogan has been quoted several times by Boom Boom Kid. Also, both singers are somehow obsessed with The New York Dolls
(Fun People has covered the song "Trash" by the New York Dolls
, whilst Morrissey
has covered this same song live, besides from having been the president of the New York Dolls
fan club). Also both artists have covered the song "Moonriver" by Henry Mancini
.
Almost every CD that Fun People and Boom Boom Kid have released contains at least one hidden track
. Sometimes it's a compilation of live recordings, sometimes it's samples from old movies, sometimes hilarious dialogues... or even Charles Manson
's "always is always" song in Fun People's "kum Kum".
Music career
Boom Boom Kid's solo career began before the demise of his former band, Fun PeopleFun People
Fun People is a punk band from Argentina. They sing in English and Spanish, often mixing both languages in a single song or even line. Human and animal rights are frequent subjects in their lyrics...
. Following a tradition that begun with his previous band Fun People, Boom Boom Kid offers songs which mix a wide diversity of styles that go from raw hardcore to ballads, from punk to boleros. His lyrics still deal with the same issues that Fun People used to address: criticism of the traditional gender roles, vegetarianism
Vegetarianism
Vegetarianism encompasses the practice of following plant-based diets , with or without the inclusion of dairy products or eggs, and with the exclusion of meat...
, non violent action, celebration of the child-like joy, DIY ethics, nostalgic love songs.
His first release as a solo singer was the single "I do" (2000), released at the same time in which Fun People was releasing their last album ("Angustia no, no").
The high pitch voice of Boom Boom Kid has been compared more than once with the voice of Morrissey
Morrissey
Steven Patrick Morrissey , known as Morrissey, is an English singer and lyricist. He rose to prominence in the 1980s as the lyricist and vocalist of the alternative rock band The Smiths. The band was highly successful in the United Kingdom but broke up in 1987, and Morrissey began a solo career,...
in many press articles. Boom Boom Kid also seems to share more than one obsession with this singer: he has covered The Smiths
The Smiths
The Smiths were an English alternative rock band, formed in Manchester in 1982. Based on the song writing partnership of Morrissey and Johnny Marr , the band also included Andy Rourke and Mike Joyce...
"Reel around the Fountain" (with Fun People), the "Meat Is Murder
Meat Is Murder
Meat Is Murder is the second studio album by the English alternative rock band The Smiths. It was released in February 1985 and became the band's sole number one album in the UK charts during the band's lifetime, staying on the chart for 13 weeks. It reached number 110 in the US...
" slogan has been quoted several times by Boom Boom Kid. Also, both singers are somehow obsessed with The New York Dolls
New York Dolls
The New York Dolls is an American rock band, formed in New York in 1971. The band's protopunk sound prefigured much of what was to come in the punk rock era; their visual style influenced the look of many new wave and 1980s-era glam metal groups, and they began the local New York scene that later...
(Fun People has covered the song "Trash" by the New York Dolls
New York Dolls
The New York Dolls is an American rock band, formed in New York in 1971. The band's protopunk sound prefigured much of what was to come in the punk rock era; their visual style influenced the look of many new wave and 1980s-era glam metal groups, and they began the local New York scene that later...
, whilst Morrissey
Morrissey
Steven Patrick Morrissey , known as Morrissey, is an English singer and lyricist. He rose to prominence in the 1980s as the lyricist and vocalist of the alternative rock band The Smiths. The band was highly successful in the United Kingdom but broke up in 1987, and Morrissey began a solo career,...
has covered this same song live, besides from having been the president of the New York Dolls
New York Dolls
The New York Dolls is an American rock band, formed in New York in 1971. The band's protopunk sound prefigured much of what was to come in the punk rock era; their visual style influenced the look of many new wave and 1980s-era glam metal groups, and they began the local New York scene that later...
fan club). Also both artists have covered the song "Moonriver" by Henry Mancini
Henry Mancini
Henry Mancini was an American composer, conductor and arranger, best remembered for his film and television scores. He won a record number of Grammy Awards , plus a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award posthumously in 1995...
.
Almost every CD that Fun People and Boom Boom Kid have released contains at least one hidden track
Hidden track
In the field of recorded music, a hidden track is a piece of music that has been placed on a CD, audio cassette, vinyl record or other recorded medium in such a way as to avoid detection by the casual listener...
. Sometimes it's a compilation of live recordings, sometimes it's samples from old movies, sometimes hilarious dialogues... or even Charles Manson
Charles Manson
Charles Milles Manson is an American criminal who led what became known as the Manson Family, a quasi-commune that arose in California in the late 1960s. He was found guilty of conspiracy to commit the Tate/LaBianca murders carried out by members of the group at his instruction...
's "always is always" song in Fun People's "kum Kum".
Il Carlo
Boom Boom Kid sometimes assumes the role of a character that he has named "Il Carlo" in order to sing Boleros and Romantic songs. Boom Boom Kid as "Il Carlo" has released two E.P.s:- "Il Carlo" (which came as a gift in some editions of Boom Boom Kid's "Okey Dokey" album)
- "Secretos de Cofrecitos en Paroles"
Discography
- 2000 - I do / Abrazame (Single)
- 2001 - Kitty / Razones / Abrazame (Single)
- 2001 - Jenny / Feliz (Single)
- 2001 - Can you hear me? (Single)
- 2001 - Okey Dokey (1st LP)
- 2002 - I don't mind (Single)
- 2003 - Split (E.P.)
- 2004 - She Run Away (Single)
- 2004 - Smiles from Chappanoland (2nd LP)
- 2006 - The many many moods of Boom Boom Kid (3rd LP)
- 2007 - Wasabi (Maxi Single)
- 2007 - Hola, mi nombre es Boom Vaan Kinder (Single)
- 2007 - Espontaneos Momentos De 2x2 Es 16 Odas Al Dada Tunes (4to LP)
- 2009 - Frisbee (5to LP)
- 2009 - Benjui Jamboree
- 2010 - Coleccion Verano 2010
- 2011 - Muy Frisbee
External links
- Fun People website (Spanish)