Manu Chao - Proxima Estación: Esperanza
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Artist: Manu ChaoEdition: Music CD
Format: Import
CD Release Date: 2001-06-05
Music Label: Virgin France
Soundtracks:
- Merry Blues
- Bixo
- El Dorado 1997
- Promiscuity
- La Primavera
- Me Gustas Tu
- Denia
- Mi Vida
- Trapped By Love
- Le Rendez Vous
- Mr Bobby
- Papito
- La Chinita
- La Marea
- Homens
- La Vacaloca
- Infinita Tristeza
Music reviews of Proxima Estación: Esperanza
Music Review: King of Bongo returns
Rating: 5 Stars
If for some reason you've never heard of Manu Chao it's not too late. This CD captures the esssence of his persona, be it the early years in the now defunct Mano Negra or his classic solo debut Clandestino. You can catch up with where the artist has been and hints as to where he's heading musically as he is broadening his world music base to include English speaking countries. There are more English language songs here than on his other endeavors. I eagerly anticipated his new release after catching him live in Tijuana("Welcome to Tijuana, sexo, marijuana.....") on the final legs of his world Clandestino tour, he was phenomenal and brought the auditorium down. This is one of those that you put on before you leave the parking lot. The first reaction I had was, "this is it?" I thought it was too short, translation, I wanted more. Coming in at an average 45 minutes it is a thick collage of sounds and language that takes the listener to the far corners of the world. There is nothing ground breaking here as he follows the formula of Clandestino and his roots from Mano Negra. Consisting of a seemingly high 17 songs the music flows from one to another flawlessly and hardly distinguisheable as to where one begins and one ends, this adds to swiftness of the CD. One never has time to ponder a song becuase it is like one continuous stream of consciouness. A trilingual treat at least(Spanish,French, English and some Caribbean language ?), it is the epitome of world music, blurring international boundaries by the sounds of the King of Bongo. The use of various genres and styles including reggae, jazzy riffs, dub, salsa and other danceable beats including radio edits and other technical wizardry the music is a delight to the senses. Someone knows how to use a studio to weave and bind the music with multi layers that defy categorization. Taken as a CD without any preconceptions(how can one surpass Clandestino?) based on his earlier works this is an outstanding CD. Someone said in a review it is a continuation of Clandestino and I would have to agree, but it also is reflective of his days with Mano Negra, the art work in the accompanying booklet also reflects this. This is also one of those of those CD's that is hard to pick favorites. If I had to I'd say "La Primavera" "Me Gustas Tu", "Mr. Bobby" and "Homens" which is a "King of Bongo" clone. It is easier to say which ones I don't like and that would be none. The skip button doesn't get used when PapaChango is on. Manu Chao has been touring the world with his band of musical gypsies and he invites the listener to hear what ports his entourage has anchored in. This followup to Clandestino doesn't dissappoint, Manu Chao's ship is anchored securely, I can't wait for his next journey already. Get this CD to hear the continuation of Clandestino or to discover one of the most original artists around.
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