Singles

Décima Víctima were a Spanish band that, during their short-lived career, developed a very personal sound reminiscent of Joy Division, The Cure and other British post-punk bands. Although commercial success evaded them, rarely has any Spanish band achieved such a high degree of quality and coherence in their music and personality. Despite only being active for under three years, Décima Víctima left a long-lasting legacy, and their influence would later be heard in Spanish bands such as Family, Los Planetas and Sr Chinarro.

The story of Décima Víctima started in 1981, with Carlos Entrena rehearsing with Lars and Per Mertanen, and a drum machine, in the cellar of the Mertanens' house in Madrid. A few months later they made their first studio recording, a demo recorded on a 4-track. And shortly after, with their friends from the band Esclarecidos, they started the independent label Grabaciones Accidentales (GASA) and were able to start releasing their own records. Their first single was released in 1982, featuring Lars on drums. Shortly after, Esclarecidos introduced Jose Brena to them and he joined Décima Víctima as drummer.

This box set comprises all the singles released by the band throughout their career, from 1982 to 1984, now reissued for the first time in their original format. The artwork has been updated by the band members themselves, and the set also includes a 12-page booklet.

TRACKLIST:

MR 7388-1 

A1. EL VACÍO

B1. LA RAZÓN DE LA DISCORDIA

B2. SUMIDO EN LA DEPRESIÓN

MR 7388-2

A1. TAN LEJOS

B1. EL SIGNO DE LA CRUZ

B2. NOVIEMBRE

MR 7388-3

A1. DETRÁS DE LA MIRADA

B1. HACIA LA LUZ

MR 7388-4

A1. UN LUGAR EN EL PASADO

A2. ALGO EN COMÚN

B1. FUERA DEL ALCANCE DE LA VISTA

B2. PANORAMA ESPERANZADOR

MR 7388-5

A1. UN HOMBRE SOLO

B1. ES SÓLO EL COMIENZO