Manu Chao - Clandestino
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Free Music Review: World music with a more Latin spin
Hit: 4 Stars
Manu Chao has been a recent musical introduction for me. I had never even heard of him until I caught his performance at this year's Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival. Having said that, I was so impressed by his live performance that I was compelled to buy any of his recorded work I could get my hands on. I am not one to make any of those statements lightly.
His music seems, to me anyway, to be absolutely phenominal because of its use of Spanish, French, English, and even Portuguese as the languages in which he sings fluently. Being a bit of a language fan myself, that could be one of the biggest draws for me to his music. I really did enjoy the style in which his music was played, though. It blends salsa, rock, reggae, and bongo music all into one rather seamlessly. It is really an experience to listen to it, whether live or recorded.
The main tracks that I would suggest listening to are "Clandestino," "Desaparecido," or "Welcome to Tijuana." With those three songs, it is fairly easy to get a grasp for how the album will sound, though it does take a few unexpected turns. For example, "Bongo Bong" and "Je ne t'aime plus" both utilize the same melody and beat, merely with different lyrics in different languages.
All in all, I would say that if you are a fan of reggae, world music, or really any type of latin music (but especially salsa), it is a CD well worth your time. Manu Chao will deliver an excellent album for you.
Free Music Review: Happiness Comes in a CD
Hit: 5 Stars
Why isn't Manu Chao more well-known in the States? He should be! I discovered his music purely by accident and have since learned he is very well-known throughout the world, but rarely comes to the US for touring. He was at San Francisco Civic Center in summer of 2007 and the place was packed. I can only describe this music through the title of this review. It is playful, simple, creative, thought-provoking and unique. Chao mixes several different languages into the lyrics of one tune and reuses musical compositions from other songs for new. Some 'pureblood' musicians criticise that last part, but for me it makes me feel like his music is an old friend, one who immediately makes you smile every time you see him! Get this CD so you can hear 'King of the Bongo!' It's worth the purchase price just for that alone!Free Music Review: Fluid Enjoyment
Hit: 4 Stars
This album, in every sense of the word 'album', is great. I saw Manu Chao live in Chicago, Summer of '06, and was blown away. Clandestino was a great introduction to a studio album by Manu Chao for me. The songs link together when listened to on CD that is reminiscent of the way Beatles albums were put together. If you are looking for an album to remind you of travel and adventure away from where you might currently be, this is the one! Free Music Review: First solo work by a genius
Hit: 5 Stars
Before this, his debut solo album, Manu Chao had already become famous in front of musical troupe Mano Negra. Yet with "Clandestino" Manu Chao showed, like other legendary band leaders before him, the true caliber of his musical genius.
Keeping up with politically loaded songs that were so characteristic in Mano Negra, and coupled with an undying joyful spirit, the album perfectly blends styles such as reggae, ska and other tropical rhythms with samples of radio transmissions and speeches, to produce an unmistakeable effect that can only be described as Manu Chao.
Get this one and also make sure to get your hands on "Proxima Estacion: Esperanza" which is just as good.
Free Music Review: Enchanting...
Hit: 5 Stars
It's like looking at a Monet, enjoying a piece of your favorite fruit in the beach at night, or backpacking through Latin America. Sorry for this explanation, but you just can't put in words the feelings and places this CD can take you to. It's definitely an experience, a compilation of melodies and flavors from different countries. Enjoy!