Advantages: Has English, French, Russian and Spanish if you like languages Disadvantages: None
I brought this album after repeated exposure from a musician friend of mine from Switzerland. At first I thought that this was an obscure album as he has some very unusual bands in his CD collection. Actually Manu Chao is quite well known. If you haven't heard of him, then I advise you to go into a music store and ask to listen to it. I think most people will know straight away if you like it or not. I was enchanted by the album straight away.
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Advantages: Interesting mix of styles and culteral influence Disadvantages: none!
I first heard a Manu Chao track being played on a friend's mobile phone. I was immediately drawn to the catchy theme.
Manu Chao is a very popular musician in Europe but his music has not so far been as popular in Britain. I expect that the profile of his music may be raised now that Robbie Williams has covered two of the tracks on this album (Bongo Bong and Je Ne T'aime Plus). This is the first solo album that was produced by Manu Chao.
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