Codigo Neurotico

Código Neurótico were a Spanish punk band that came out of Terrassa, near Barcelona, in 1981. They’re part of that first strong wave of Spanish punk, doing things fast, loud, and without much polish. Their sound leaned a lot toward classic punk influences like the Ramones and early UK punk, with simple songs, sharp lyrics, and a mix of humor and anger that fit the scene perfectly. 

 
The band was made up of Jorge Sánchez on bass and vocals, Sergio Perdices on guitar, and Lolo Sánchez on drums. From the beginning, they had a reputation for being energetic and irreverent, more about attitude than technical perfection. They started playing around the Barcelona punk circuit pretty quickly after forming.

 
Their first release was an EP in the early 80s called 'Totus Tuus', which also became known for the track “Las Malvinas Son Pingüinas.” Even though they were a raw punk band, the EP was produced by people who later became well known in Spanish rock, which helped give it some visibility. Like many bands of the time, they had to slow down for a bit because of mandatory military service, but they didn’t disappear.

 
By the late 80s they were back with new material, including a self-made demo known as 'La Maqueta Roja'. In 1988 they released 'En La Barra Del Bar', a mini-LP that became one of their most recognized records. Around this time they were playing more shows, even outside Spain, and building a solid underground following.

 
In the early 90s they finally put out full-length albums, starting with 'Humillación, Tortura y Muerte' and later 'Colores De Guerra'. These records kept the same punk spirit but showed a band that had grown tighter and more confident. Lineup changes came near the end of the decade, and by 1998 the band had split up.

 
Even after breaking up, Código Neurótico never completely faded away. Their old recordings were reissued years later, and they briefly reunited around 2011 to celebrate their anniversary and play shows again. Today they’re remembered as a classic underground Spanish punk band: not massively famous, but respected, influential, and still appreciated by punk fans and collectors.