Mano Negra - The Best Of Mano Negra (1998)



During their time together in the late '80s and early '90s, the French band with the Spanish name and Manu Chao as group leader gave real meaning to the term ethno-punk. Imagine the Clash fired not only by reggae and rockabilly, but also rai, dub, hip-hop, and a strongly Latin sensibility, and you have a picture of Mano Negra. This compilation collects tracks from five of their albums that indicate not only the breadth of their vision, but also the musical range, and the passion that informed everything they did. More than the start of rock en Español, this is the full multiculti punk experience. The band may no longer be around, but a listen to this shows that the spirit can't be extinguished. La luta continua.... --Chris Nickson


1. Mano Négra (1:00)
2. King Kong Five (1:55)
3. Soledad (2:35)
4. Mala Vida (2:51)
5. Sidi H Bibi (3:23)
6. Rock island line (3:07)
7. Noche De Accion (2:48)
8. Guayaquil City (3:02)
9. Peligro (2:52)
10. Sueno de Solentiname (2:50)
11. Indios de Barcelona (2:21)
12. The Best Of Mano Negra - 12 - La Vida Me Da Palo (2:41)
13. Seno Ma Tanza (3:57)
14. Out of Time Man (3:24)
15. Pas Assez De Toi (2:18)
16. King of Bongo (3:31)
17. Ronde De Nuit (2:53)
18. Patchanka (3:07)
19. Salga La Luna (3:33)
20. The Best Of Mano Negra - 20 - Santa Maradona (3:27)
21. El Sur (1:00)
22. Long long nite (4:16)
23. On telefon (1:36)
24. Darling Darling (2:00)

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