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Fulano de Tal

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Fulano de Tal
Company typeBand
IndustryMusic
Founded1995 in Miami, Florida, United States
Defunct2000
Headquarters
Miami
,
United States
ProductsStudio albums: Normal (1997), Etc. (2000)

Fulano de Tal was a Latin rock group from North America, fronted by vocalist Elsten Torres.[1] Originating in 1995 in Miami, Florida, they produced two studio albums. Their first album, Normal, debuted in April 1997 through BMG/RCA, distinguishing them as the inaugural North American Latin rock band to secure a contract with a major record label. Between 1997 and 1999, Fulano de Tal embarked on extensive tours throughout the United States and selected regions of Latin America. In 1998, Billboard named them "one of the most popular rock acts in Miami".[2]

The band's sophomore album, Etc., was released in 2000 on the independent label Radio Vox/DLN before the group dissolved. Following the split, Brendan Buckley and Julian Adam Zimmon became members of pop icon Shakira's touring ensemble. Meanwhile, lead singer Elsten Torres embarked on a solo path, issuing the Grammy-nominated record Individual in 2006 under the name "Fulano", with Brendan and Julian involved in production and performance roles.

The name Fulano de Tal corresponds to the Spanish and Portuguese equivalent of "John Doe."

Band members

The original lineup consisted of Elsten Torres (Lead Vocals, Guitar, Songwriting), Brendan Buckley (Drums, programming, backing vocals), Julian Adam Zimmon (Guitars), and Leo Nobre (Bass guitar, backing vocals). In 1996, John Michael Falcone succeeded Leo Nobre on bass.

Revolución

Revolución represents Elsten Torres' initial recording project under the moniker "Fulano De Tal," released in 1994 through the independent label Radio Vox. This EP showcased several stylistic interpretations of its title track—a protest composition reflecting on the Cuban rafters crisis of the mid-1990s—which achieved significant critical acclaim and commercial success. The track "mix de la tierra" was supported by a music video. Additionally, the EP contains English language and pop adaptations of the song.

  1. Revolución – (Elsten Torres) – 4:06 (mix de la tierra)
  2. Revolución – (Elsten Torres) – 5:30 (mix del cielo)
  3. Revolution - (Elsten Torres) – 4:06 (acoustic pissed off mix)
  4. Revolution - (Elsten Torres) – 5:32 (the island is gonna blow mix)
  5. Revolución – (Elsten Torres) – 3:37 (version sangre)

Personnel

Normal

Normal is Fulano De Tal's debut album on a major label, issued in 1997 by BMG/RCA. This release marked a pioneering moment as the first major U.S. Latin Rock album and included singles such as Cristina Maria, No Soy Gringo, and Los Demas. The ensemble—Elsten Torres, Brendan Buckley, Julian Adam Zimmon, and John M. Falcone—undertook an extensive tour across the United States, Canada, and Latin America spanning more than two years following its launch.

  1. Cristina Maria - 4:39
  2. No soy gringo - 3:30
  3. Los Demas - 4:51
  4. Estados Unidos - 4:38
  5. Inquietud - 3:39
  6. Afuera de mi cabeza - 3:22
  7. Duele - 4:02
  8. Complicated - 3:38
  9. Selfish - 5:29
  10. No quiero trabajar - 3:48
  11. Normal - 6:48
  12. Cuando me muera yo - 4:45

Personnel

All tracks composed by Elsten Torres with the exception of "Complicated," co-written by Brendan Buckley and Elsten Torres

Etc.

Etc., the band's sophomore album, was independently released in 2000 through Radio Vox/DLN after the group opted to part ways with their major label due to creative differences. At this time, they shortened their name to "Fulano." The album garnered favorable reviews from critics and fans alike, featuring recordings made in both professional studios and home setups. Following a brief summer tour, the band dissolved. Subsequently, members Brendan Buckley and Julian Adam Zimmon became part of pop superstar Shakira's touring ensemble. The album includes the notable track "Caramelo," which was later interpreted by Mexican rock and pop artist Alejandra Guzmán.

  1. Caramelo - 3:41
  2. En Nombre De - 4:51
  3. Ella - 4:21
  4. No Doubt About It - 5:37
  5. Waiting For A Dead Man - 5:36
  6. If You Say So - 4:01
  7. Se Le Quedo - 4:01
  8. Malas Palabras - 4:33
  9. Sitting Pretty - 3:49
  10. Los Demas - 4:51
  11. Everybody Wants To Be The Same - 3:52
  12. Sopa Y Pan - 3:32

Personnel

References

  1. ↑ Cobo, Leila (October 23, 2004). "Bermúdez's Pop Growth". Billboard. Vol. 116, no. 43. Retrieved 2024-05-06 – via EBSCOHost.
  2. ↑ Lannert, John (April 11, 1998). "Confab offers feast for the ears". Billboard. Vol. 110, no. 15. p. 65. Retrieved 2024-05-06 – via EBSCOHost.

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