Heroes del Silencio

Spanish rock band formed in Zaragoza in 1984 by Juan Valdivia and Enrique (Enrique Bunbury); lineup included Joaquín Cardiel and Pedro Andreu. Active 1984–1996 with a reunion in 2007.

Formed in Zaragoza in 1984 (originally named Zumo de Vidrio). Lineup: Enrique Bunbury (vocals), Juan Valdivia (guitar), Joaquín Cardiel (bass), Pedro Andreu (drums). Signed with EMI in 1987 after being noticed by Gustavo Montesano. Released the mini LP "Héroe de Leyenda" (1987) and the album El Mar No Cesa (1988), which achieved platinum status in Spain. Producer Gustavo Montesano influenced the album's sound. EMI issued digitally remastered editions of their studio albums in 2006 and the band reunited for a brief 2007 tour with dates in the United States, Guatemala, Mexico and Argentina and limited dates in Spain.

Legolas's review traces Héroes del Silencio's origins in Zaragoza and the recording of El Mar No Cesa (1988). The reviewer praises songwriting and the band's live depth while noting producer-driven pop touches on some tracks. The album reached platinum status in Spain and the band reunited briefly in 2007.

For:Fans of 1980s-1990s Spanish rock, listeners of Héroes del Silencio and Enrique Bunbury, and collectors of classic Spanish albums.