Revolving around the demonic guitars and caustic humour of Jorge Martínez, Spain's Ilegales have been unleashing waves of provocative rock since the early '80s. These ardent fans of '50s rockabilly injected high doses of it into their songs, along with the emerging sounds of New Wave, punk and post-punk mood swings. Their sharp social commentaries can reach high levels of gloom, but Martínez, with his penchant for surrealism, balances out the drama with comic and exhilarating twists. Blues flavours—soulful sax, wild harmonica and dark keyboard meanderings—complete the compelling picture.