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Uncut - September 2007
EXodus -Style Crossover From World Music Superstar (5 out of 5 Stars)
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La Radiolina is the hotly anticipated album new album from legendary French-Spanish performer and songwriter Manu Chao. His first new studio album in six years, it is the follow-up to Chao's three million-selling `Próxima Estación: Esperanza' in 2001 and his break through debut solo album `Clandestino' on 1998. Cited by the late Joe Strummer as one of his favourite artists, Manu Chao recorded La Radiolina in Barcelona. The new album was written and produced by Chao with the help of mixers Mario Caldato Jr. (Beastie Boys and Jack Johnson) and Andrew Scheps (Red Hot Chili Peppers, Mars Volta). La Radiolina has already been called "a kaleidoscope of brilliant ideas and global musics, full of passionate conviction, nostalgia and celebration, and as such is a more than worthy successor to `Clandestino" and it has already received a rave 5/5 star review in UNCUT Magazine.
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19 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Having also followed Manu Chao since the release of clandestino, his first solo outing, and then back tracked through the Mano Negra days, his previous outings with his brother. I was as you can imagine very keen to hear the new album - Radiolina. Having read a rather dissapointing review in the Times last weekend i was even more concerned that this would not live up to the other albums, in paticular Esperanza.
However I am happy to report that this is not the case, on a typically dull and grey Summers day i popped the CD in the player and listened to the whole 22 tracks.
Radiolina is a slight departure from the more mellow and sample infused Clandestino and Esperanza, However it is replaced by a much more upbeat and heavy sound reminiscant of the early days of Manu Negra. Still chock full of Political commentry, The stand out tracks for me include the highly infectious Politik, and Raining in Paradise, although it is hard to single out specifics as the whole album is a gem.
Despite the uneducated and down right crooked views of the Times reviewer, This album is a must buy for the Manu Chao fan. People who do not know Manu Chao give it a go you will be hooked.
Manu Chao up until this point has enjoyed a somewhat cult following in the UK, Our cousins in Europe and South America have embraced him as his talent deserves, Joe Strummer of the Clash rated him and I think you will be hearing a lot more from this Manu - Look out for his UK tour !
However I am happy to report that this is not the case, on a typically dull and grey Summers day i popped the CD in the player and listened to the whole 22 tracks.
Radiolina is a slight departure from the more mellow and sample infused Clandestino and Esperanza, However it is replaced by a much more upbeat and heavy sound reminiscant of the early days of Manu Negra. Still chock full of Political commentry, The stand out tracks for me include the highly infectious Politik, and Raining in Paradise, although it is hard to single out specifics as the whole album is a gem.
Despite the uneducated and down right crooked views of the Times reviewer, This album is a must buy for the Manu Chao fan. People who do not know Manu Chao give it a go you will be hooked.
Manu Chao up until this point has enjoyed a somewhat cult following in the UK, Our cousins in Europe and South America have embraced him as his talent deserves, Joe Strummer of the Clash rated him and I think you will be hearing a lot more from this Manu - Look out for his UK tour !
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Unlike many, I actually consider this to be Manu's strongest album yet. I love the way the alternation between styles- rock, latin and languages- Spanish, French and English makes for an album that constantly feels refreshing.
My favourite track was a surprise to me "Raining In Paradise" is a bit of an anthem. I also like "Politik Kills" for its punchy if naive lyrics, and "La Vida Es Una Tombola" which makes reference to Diego Maradona- even as a gay man who does not like football, I loved the beauty of this song.
No problem in giving this 5 stars.
My favourite track was a surprise to me "Raining In Paradise" is a bit of an anthem. I also like "Politik Kills" for its punchy if naive lyrics, and "La Vida Es Una Tombola" which makes reference to Diego Maradona- even as a gay man who does not like football, I loved the beauty of this song.
No problem in giving this 5 stars.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Once more, Manu Chao has outdone himself. His style is slightly different than before - leaning more towards anti-politics and rock than reggae and drugs. I adore his multilingual approach, and the content of his tracks give the audience, multilingual or not, something to think about. The quality of music is awesome. A must have not only for language students all over, but for people who adore good quality music and lyrics of a man who obviously puts heart and his soul into what he does.
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More Manu magic
Manu Chao is a man with a lot to say but, despite some serious lyrics, this album is full of light and catchy tunes. Read more
Published on 18 Jan 2009 by A. S. Proud
Recycled
As others have remarked, Manu Chao is an international superstar whose charms have not been apparent to the CD buying public in the US or UK. Read more
Published on 1 Sep 2008 by M. G. Wilson
Brilliant in places but horribly flawed
Manu Chao has always intrigued me. He makes extremely basic music with lyircs which are for the most part drivel - but his records are undeniably compelling. Read more
Published on 14 April 2008 by David Johnson
A reggae sense of urgency
When I first listened to Radiolina I thought, Manu, you are starting to repeat yourself. But then I found myself listening to the album again and again, and started to wonder what... Read more
Published on 1 Feb 2008 by Christian Jongeneel
Taxi For Chao
I discovered Manu Chao whilst in Vietnam back in 1999 courtesy of a 19 year old half French half Vietnamese girl with a cassette of Clandestino. Read more
Published on 15 Nov 2007 by Coach007
Lighten up Natty Fred
What's not to like about this? Leave out the deep introspection and dance you boring old f@rt. You're falling into that old trap of thinking you are the only one worthy of... Read more
Published on 5 Oct 2007 by Big Jim
Manu Chao loses his way!
After a long wait, Manu Chao's latest release is quite an anti-climax. There are a number of elements that will probably grate with many of Chao's more discerning followers:... Read more
Published on 1 Oct 2007 by Natty Fred
manutastic !!!!!
JUST GOT MANU CHAO`S NEW ALBUM LA RADIOLINA.
IT WAS WELL WORTH THE WAIT TO SAY THE LEAST.HE IS NOT JUST A WORLD MUSIC
STAR BUT AN INTERNATIONAL ONE. Read more
IT WAS WELL WORTH THE WAIT TO SAY THE LEAST.HE IS NOT JUST A WORLD MUSIC
STAR BUT AN INTERNATIONAL ONE. Read more
Published on 24 Sep 2007 by G. M. Somers
Recycled Ideas
I am (was) a big fan with 4 albums by this guy. But a lot of this record is already on Radio Bemba (Live)or on Amadou and Miriam. Read more
Published on 24 Sep 2007 by N. Hattersley
Manu does it again
I have been following Manu chao's musical development for years. It was clear that from the early punky-reggae songs with la Mano Negra he had a talent for writing and performing... Read more
Published on 16 Sep 2007 by Tee brake
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