Clandestino
As one of the driving forces in the French-Spanish ethno-punk band Mano Negra, songwriter-guitarist Chao delivers a surprising solo endeavor. Centered around a simple editorial writing style and an acoustic guitar, this album chronicles his political and personal travels around the world, studying the foibles of life in Latin America and the Caribbean, through Africa and back to Europe. He quotes but never actually plays salsa, son, reggae, Latin pop, and African folk music, all to the service of his songs (written and sung in English, French, and Spanish). The backing is a deceptive hodgepodge of guest artists and collected sounds he has pasted together to service the simple songs he sings. There is a circuslike feel to the whole project, a childlike sense of wonder coupled with a cynical and sometimes sly glance at the "real world." This is a single piece of work, each song bleeding into the next without stopping, a train ride that slows at each station along the way but never stops. It has charm, wit, and depth--a rare and potent combination of virtues for a pop musician. --Louis Gibson
The first solo album released by the former frontman of Mano Negra, 'Clandestino' (released in 1998) is an enchanting trip through Latin-flavored world-beat rock, reliant on a potpourri of musical styles from traditional Latin & salsa to dub to rock & roll to French pop to experimental rock to techno. 16 tracks. Virgin.
The First Solo Album from the Former Frontman of Mano Negra is an Enchanting Trip Through Latin-flavored World-beat Rock, Reliant on a Potpourri of Musical Styles from Traditional Latin and Salsa to Dub to Rock and Roll to French Pop to Experimental Rock to Techno.
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120 Reviews
| From: Amazon Posted: May 14, 2008 Type: User Review |
Great CD
As always, I love his music. I am delighted it was reissued at a reasonable price.
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| From: Amazon Posted: May 01, 2008 Type: User Review |
Easy listening
If you wanna relax after work with some cold drink or hot for that matter. Just put on this record and close your eyes.....
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| From: Amazon Posted: Feb 23, 2008 Type: User Review |
Manu Chao
Very fun to listen to. The deeper that I researched Manu Chao, the more fun the experience. His musical partners (amparanoia) and his background led me to know many other artists and musical styles. Thanks to my friend Patty who intoduced my to...
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| From: Amazon Posted: Jan 19, 2008 Type: User Review |
valry dan
I love this CD! I know I will be repeating a few things others have said, but here goes.
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| From: Amazon Posted: Jan 06, 2008 Type: User Review |
Now I Know Why I Studied So Many Languages
This work is a delight for the mind. Themes, concepts, genres, and ideas are spread across its tracks, which overlap and complement each other, constructing a whole which far exceeds the sum of its parts. If a masterpiece upon canvas says a...
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| From: Amazon Posted: Aug 08, 2007 Type: User Review |
World music with a more Latin spin
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...
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| From: Amazon Posted: Jul 06, 2007 Type: User Review |
Happiness Comes in a CD
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...
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| From: Amazon Posted: Nov 10, 2006 Type: User Review |
Fluid Enjoyment
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...
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| From: Amazon Posted: Aug 10, 2006 Type: User Review |
First solo work by a genius
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.
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| From: Amazon Posted: Jun 17, 2006 Type: User Review |
Enchanting...
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...
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