Triángulo de Amor Bizarro only took 21 years to cover the song that originated them. Thus, today the Galician band releases ‘Triángulo de Amor Bizarro’, their particular interpretation of the New Order classic, originally titled ‘Bizarre Love Triangle’ and released in 1986. As good as the original, it is the Song of the Day.
The synthpop classic that marked New Order in the mid-80s has proven to be timeless. It was sampled by C. Tangana in the Tiny Desk version of ‘Los Tontos’ and is now honored by the band that the song itself generated in 2004, in a small town on the A Coruña coast called Boiro.
‘Triángulo de Amor Bizarro’ is a version that is quite faithful to the original, from the musical arrangements to the translation of the lyrics. Where it really changes is in the textures it uses, abrasive and contemporary, especially in those first synth notes. The guitar riffs that are introduced in the intro are also a pure brand of Spanish indie. It’s certainly different enough to listen to on loop over and over again.
The lyrics are also an almost literal translation of New Order’s original, starting with its iconic chorus: “Every time I see you fall, I kneel and think of you / Waiting for the moment at last that you say what I don’t know,” sings Isa Cea. In this way, the band puts the final touch on the celebration of its 20 years of experience, which they also expanded on in the UMusic podcast, Revelación o Timo, a year ago.
Triángulo de Amor Bizarro will be on December 11 at the BUT Room, as part of the special programming for the 25th anniversary of Ochoymedio. There are still tickets.
