Titán or TITAN is a Mexican electronic band formed in 1992 from the industrial band Melamina Ponderosa, where Emilio Acevedo and Julián Lede first met each other, later Jay de la Cueva (Molotov, Microchips, Fobia, Moderatto) joined the band. They have released four albums, the most recent, Dama in 2016.
Career The band was formed in 1992 after two members from the industrial band Melamina Ponderosa, Emilio Acevedo and Julián Lede split and recruited Andrés Sánchez. Later Jay de la Cueva (Molotov, Microchips, Fobia, Moderatto) joined the band.
In 1995, the trio made their debut with the Terrodisco EP. It was followed by the single "C'mon Feel the Noise". They moved to Virgin Records for the album Elevator that was produced by Michael Franti, Craig Borrell and Ross Harris. If featured the singles "1,2,3,4" and "Corazón", whose videos were directed by Evan Bernard.
In 2005, they released their self-titled album Titán through the new Mexican indie label Nuevos Ricos.
The band released their fourth album Dama on 28 August 2016 through ATP Recordings, which was produced by English producer Nick Launay. It features vocals by Gary Numan, Siobhan Fahey, Egyptian Lover, Church and El Columpio Asesino.
Band members Jay de la Cueva - Bass Emilio Acevedo - Keyboard Julián Lede - Guitar
Past members Andrés Sánchez - Bass, fue remplazado en 1997 por Jay de la Cueva
Discography 1995 - Terrodisco 1999 - Corazón EP 1999 - Elevator 2005 - Titán 2016 - Dama
Terrodisco Tracks Cuin Alto Impacto La Chica de ULA ULA Jaguar 83 CUIN (RADIO MIX) ULA ULA (RADIO MIX) SAFARI MIX KARATE MIX Bonus Track
Elevator Tracks 1, 2, 3, 4 Corazón Honey Battle Love The Future King Kong C'mon Feel the Noise La Frecuencia del Amor 1000 Ninjas Vaquero Sawrite P.E.C.
The song "1,2,3,4" was included in the album for the Mexican movie "Todo el poder".
Then, the next album they released, self-titled included these songs:
Titán Tracks Space Chemo Pasion y Amor Odisea 2001 Placa Acero Chemix Araña Mi Chica Back in Jail Bonanza Edomex Estampida
Dama Fina
In 2016, Titan returns after almost ten years of absence. This new production was recorded in the studios of Sonic Ranch, Texas, United States. The sound of the album is characterized by its dark atmosphere and for having important collaborations such as the participation of Siobhan Fahey, El Columpio Asesino, Church, Egyptian Lover y uno de los precursores del synth-pop, la leyenda Gary Numan.
Tracks Dama Fina Hella.A. (Feat. Siobha Fahey) Tchaikovsky Sangre Dama Negra (Feat. El Columpio Asesino) Dark Rain (Feat. Gary Numan) El Rey del Swing Apache Arahant (Feat. Church) Soldado She Likes De Music (Feat. Egyptian Lover) Himno
References
External links Titan at AllMusic Titan on Discogs Titan on Facebook