A band that has been a driving force in that ska scene for a long time now, hopefully this isn't the first time you have heard of them. But if it is, then you are in for a real treat. Hailing from South America, Desorden Público having been pumping out great music for years, most of if ska or ska influenced style music. This release highlights some of their best ska tunes over the years, including some unreleased and alternate version tracks. DP are quite an interesting phenomenon, in South America, they are HUGE, their previous albums have all been released and re-released on CBS/Sony Latin for years. They constantly pack giant gantic venues, check out their live DVD to see what I am talking about. Mixing rock, reggae, ska, latin and other musical styles all into one is hard for any band to accomplish, making it sound good, is even harder! Desorden Público make it sound so easy and second natured.. Even if you can't understand the lyrics, you can definitely understand the music and appreciate it for everything that it encompasses.

Track List
1. Mirándonos..............2002
2. Skándalo.............1990
3. Calvo.....1998
4. Como Sabroso..........2000
5. Ska D' Acá......1990
6. La Primera Piedra....2000
7. Where Is The Future?....Unreleased
8. Black Market Man......2000....With Neville Staple
9. Terroristas......1985.....1998
10. Skápate.....1985.......1998
11. Venus....1997....Unreleased
12. Tokyo Loco......2000
13. El Clon........2000
14. Jack.....1987....1998
15. Lo Bueno.....2003

:: songs compiled by CAPLIS ::

Line Up
:: Desorden Today ::
Francisco "Coco" Díaz.....Keyboards
Caplis......................Bass
Dan Lee Sarmiento..........Drums
Hernán Ascóniga.............Sax
Horacio Blanco..............Vocals and Guitar
Igor Kossenkov...........Trombone
Cheo Rodriguez...........Trumpet
William "Magoo" Guzman...Guitar
Oscarello "El Magnífico"....Percussion

:: Additional Musicians on many of the tracks ::
Enzo Villaparedez....Trumpet
Emigdio Suárez.......Keyboards
Kiko Nuñez..............Sax
Cheo Romero..........Trombone

Liner Notes
:: Desorden Público Chronology ::
An underground punk movement begins in Caracas.
Mobil Discothèque "Aseo Urbano" was born, playing music at underground parties and concerts in Caracas. Caplís and Horacio become well-known disk jockeys that specialize in trends such as ska, reggae, punk and new wave.

:: 1985 ::
Caplís and Horacio decide to form a ska band, inspired by the 2-Tone British movement. At this point the name "Desorden Público" (or Public Disorder from the Americans out there) was born, along with the songs "Politicos Paralíticos" and "¿Dónde está el Futuro?" Antonio Rojas, guitarist of the band "Trapo Sicio", joins the project.
First rehearsals as a trio and a quartet. Start to play at little punk festivals.

:: 1986-87 ::
The compositions of the band increase as do the members. Danel, ex-"Cono", joins the band to perform on drums. Victor "Loco Laca" Contreras takes his place at the keyboards. Also, two members of the experimental band "Quai" join the group: Oscarello on percussion and Kiko on tenor sax. Now as a septet, the band begins to tour around Venezuela.

:: 1988 ::
Following a successful concert, a renowned scout of CBS Columbia gets in touch with the band and makes the group a contract offer. From the various offers presented to the band during this year, this one was the most attractive. CBS Columbia was a transnational company and therefore respected the music lyrics and concepts of Desorden. The band launches its first release.

:: 1989 ::
The success of the record "Desorden Público" is amazing. Almost 50 thousand were sold, a great diffusion which would take them to perform wide local tours. Due to the success of the track "Skápate Conmigo" outside the country, the band visits the Dominican Republic. This year the band films its first video clips.

:: 1990-92 ::
The group releases its second album "En Descomposición", produced by renowned jazz musician Gerry Weil. Themes like "Ska de Acá", "Cursi", "Peces Del Guaire" and "El Hombre con la Pistola" become very popular. The band makes several tours and public appearances in multiple festivals around the country.

:: 1993 ::
First International Ska Festival of Caracas (from which the Toasters also appeared). First tour to the United Sates. The band releases "Canto Popular de la Vida y Muerte", produced by Brazilian producer Carlos Savalla. The record included, amongst others, "Tiembla", "La Danza de los Esqueletos", "Cachos de Vaca", "Postizo" and "Hay Cosquillas que no Dan Risa". In Germany the song "Ska de Acá" {Ska from Here} is included in the most important compilation of world ska of that year, United Colours of Ska (Released on Pork Pie Records).

:: 1994-95 ::
"Tiembla" first promotional track of "Canto Popular…" reaches important positions in the Venezuelan top ten, obtaining a remarkable crossover between the "juvenile" and "tropical" radio stations. The band obtains, for the first time, gold record figures. They then realize the importance of local tours and visit 90% of Venezuelan territory, giving concerts in every kind of possible scenarios.
First visits to Mexico and Puerto Rico. The single "Postizo" is included in the soundtrack of Taiwanese film "Lonely Hearts Club." International status of the band increases, as it is considered the continental pioneer of the ska sound.

:: 1996-97 ::
The band travels for the first time to Europe to give concerts in various cities of Germany and Spain. The group records "Plomo Revienta" in Los Angeles under the direction of KC Porter. The single "Allá Cayó" gives, one more time, great popularity to the group, followed by other successful singles like "El Racismo es una Enfermedad", :Simon Guacamayo", "Shing-a-Ling Rub-a-dub" and "Valle de Balas"; being the video clip of the latest of great impact in international video channels. The band gives gratuitous concerts for the inmates of the penitentiary centers in Venezuela. New trips to the U.S.A, Puerto Rico and Mexico. First Platinum Record.

:: 1998-99 ::
Second and third European tour that will take them to seven countries and give 21 concerts per month in the old continent. Presentaions in Colombia, Panama, Mexico and U.S.A. Collaborations with Basque musician Fermín Mugurza. The group releases an "early years" CD entitled "¿Dónde está el Futuro?", which obtains gold-record figures and launches the band to perform new local tours.

:: 2000-01 ::
The band releases its sixth work "Diablo" ("Chamuco" in South America), a production that definitely renews the Latin ska sound of Desorden. "Combate", the first promotional single, reaches the Venezuelan top ten in only a few weeks; and in a few months "Diablo" obtains triple Platinum figures. New video clips and innovative international distribution strategies gives a renewed projection to the band towards North and Central America, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and other countries of the region. With an imminent interesting local tour, and having the best possibilities to internationalize its sound towards other continents and cultures, Desorden shows today, more than ever, its vitality and for in the competitive music world.

Desorden is out for everyone!

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