- Audio CD (27 Nov 2000)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Format: Original recording reissued
- Label: EMI/Virgin France
- ASIN: B000026I8U
- Other Editions: Audio CD
- Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 21,140 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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Track Listings
| 1. Clandestino |
| 2. Desaparecido |
| 3. Bongo Bong |
| 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 Lunadia Pena |
| 12. Malegria |
| 13. La Vie A 2 |
| 14. Minha Galera |
| 15. La Despedida |
| 16. El Viento |
Product Description
From Amazon.com
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
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Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I first heard this while on holiday in France, Christmas of 1998 and thought it was really original and totally unlike the other 'euro pop' music we were being subjected to. For me, it captures the energy and fun of european music. It has a strong beat, catchy lyrics and memorable tunes. It is still one of my favorite CDs three years on, and I never tire of hearing it.
25 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This is actually the second Manu Chao album I've listened to (the other being Esperanza)and once again I find myself in awe of this guys genius. I love the pan-European flavour of his stuff, the polyglot playfulness of his lyrics and the wonderful, wondeful music that cannot fail to make you happy. Even the 'sad' tracks are so imbued with the joy of living that you want to go and jump in the sea, laughing. It's great. Buy it.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I first heard this group when out in Latin America last year and became hooked. Now it's available here all I can say is BUY IT. It's unique style is like nothing else in my collection. The multi-language angle is so different yet works fabulously.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Clandestino is awesome!
What a brilliant album. I've listened to this non stop lately and have persuaded friends to buy the CD too. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Runnerbean
Manu Chao
Manu Chao - Clandestino, this may be an old album but is worth adding to your cd collection. Uplifting happy vibe : )
Published 19 months ago by Funky fairy
Manu chao Clandestino
Fabulous fabulous stuff keeps a smile on your face and your friends asking to borrow it, as cool as can be.
Published on 7 Sep 2009 by Richard J. Dowle
FANDABYDOZY!
WELL WHAT CAN I SAY WHAT A CD IT GR8!! I NOW HAVE 4 OF HIS CDS AND I WANT MORE!!
Published on 8 May 2009 by Martin Dawson
Brilliant deffo reccommend to everyone!
This is a fab album not a duff track on it. Have bought more from Mano after buying this. Its so upbeat you have to hear it yourself!
Published on 9 Mar 2009 by kirsten
Fantastic!
Throw aside all your prejudices against world music, forget the half-baked Robbie Williams cover of "Bongo Bong", and enter the magical world of Manu Chao. Read more
Published on 25 Sep 2007 by Uncle A
Amazing
an ecletic blend of a myriad of styles all very chilled and impeccably written anyone with a slight interest in expanding their musical tastes this is a must
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Published on 13 Mar 2004 by Ben Savill
Happy music
I first came across Manu Chao whilst on holiday in Thailand. I had asked for some latino music and the shopkeeper came up with Clandestino. Read more
Published on 10 Feb 2004
Portuguese memories
I first heard songs from this album when I was in Portugal in 98, and then could not find out who they were by. Read more
Published on 12 Jan 2004
Dont Question it, Just Buy This CD !
This CD is a brilliantly inventive collage of culture - spanning salsa, rap, reggae, french, spanish, english lyrics which all go toether to produce gorgeous melodies, great beats... Read more
Published on 20 Nov 2003 by C. Moore
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