Clandestino

by Manu Chao

Overview

The first solo album released by the former frontman of Mano Negra, Clandestino is an enchanting trip through Latin-flavored worldbeat rock, reliant on a potpourri of musical styles from traditional Latin and salsa to dub to rock & roll to French pop to experimental rock to techno. Chao's voice tends to be a bit nasally, but the best songs ("Mentira," "Mama Call," and the silly novelty "Bongo Bong") here benefit from his infectious, freewheeling delivery which incorporates balladry, chorus vocals, rapping, and tossed-off spoken-word passages. Just about every track has odd sampled bits from what sound like pirate radio-station broadcasts (a possible link to the title). There are so many great ideas on this record that it's difficult to digest in one listen, but multiple plays reveal the great depth of Manu Chao's artistry. ~ John Bush

Product Details

Release Date:	12/10/2013
Label:	Because Music
UPC:	5060281616043

Tracks

1. Clandestino
2. Desparecido
3. Bongo Bongo
4. Je Ne T'aime Plus
5. Mentira...
6. Lagrimas De Oro
7. Mama Call
8. Luna y Sol
9. Por El Suelo
10. Welcome to Tijuana
11. Dia Luna...Dia Pena
12. Malegriia
13. La Vie ¿¿ 2
14. Minha Galera
15. La Despedida
16. El Viento

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Manu Chao   Primary Artist,Bass,Drums,Guitar,Vocals,Lead Vocals
Roy Pacci   Trumpet
Renaud Letang   Bass,Percussion
Calypso Rose   Vocals,Featured Artist
Elsworth Castillo   Drums
Al Ovando   Guitar (Electric)
Drew Gonsalves   Cuatro,Lead Guitar,Guitar (Electric)
Aurelio Martinez   Guiro,Congas,Cowbell
Anouk   Vocals
Angelo Mancini   Trumpet
Jef Cahours   Trombone
Ivan Duran   Bass
Gambeat   Bass
Awa Touty Wade   Vocals
Rosario "Tyson" Patania   Trombone
Antoine Chao   Trumpet
Michelle Walker   Vocals (Background)
Jan Morgan   Trumpet,Trombone
Madjid Fahem   Guitar
Judith Lezama   Vocals (Background)
Desiree Diego   Maracas,Vocals (Background)
Joshua Arana   Garifuna

Technical Credits

Renaud Letang   Mixing,Producer,Programming,Realization
Manu Chao   Artwork,Composer,Producer,Programming,Realization
Chico Cesar   Composer
Greg Calbi   Mastering
Laurent Lupidi   Pre-Production
Ivan Duran   Producer
Frank Loriou   Artwork
Cedric Champalou   Assistant,Mixing Assistant
Youri Lenquette   Photography
Francois Meslouhi   Composer
A. Khelifa-Pascal   Composer