| All Artists: King Chango Title: Return of El Santo Members Wishing: 0 Total Copies: 0 Label: Luaka Bop Original Release Date: 1/1/2005 Re-Release Date: 6/28/2005 Genres: Alternative Rock, International Music, Pop, Rock Style: Ska Number of Discs: 1 SwapaCD Credits: 1 UPC: 680899003827 |
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 | King Chango Return of El Santo Genres: Alternative Rock, International Music, Pop, Rock As lean and mean as the Mexican wrestler for whom the album is named, New York-based Latin rockers King Chango (aptly named for the god of music) return with a more sophisticated version of the rock en español that ga... more » |
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Amazon.com As lean and mean as the Mexican wrestler for whom the album is named, New York-based Latin rockers King Chango (aptly named for the god of music) return with a more sophisticated version of the rock en español that gave them their reputation in 1996. There's plenty of ska and dub here, although with a generous helping of electronica and dance rhythms. Think of King Chango as a more urban version of Maldita Vecindad without the brooding that marks Los Jaguares. It's party time, and Andrew Blanco and the rest of the crew make it nonstop for you. When their eponymous debut appeared in 1996, they were ahead of the Latin curve. Times have changed a lot, but the frantic pace here, and the frequent changeup of styles (sometimes in the middle of a song), help keep them ahead of the growing pack. --Chris Nickson Similar CDs
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CD ReviewsLatin musical stew-muy sabroso Enrique Torres | San Diegotitlan, Califas | 03/23/2001 (5 out of 5 stars) "King Chango returns with a tour de force follow up to their debut self titled "King Chango." This sophmore effort takes off with more mixtures of styles including salsa, merengue, cumbia, dub, reggae,ska, rag-a-mufin toasting, rock, electronica and tinges of practically every genre. So does it work? A resounding yes. These rude boys deliver various styles, often within one song, it's like a trance song that dips and turns and twists all the while staying on the latin track. This is like music for a paaaarteeeee!! It's like one big jam session. The grooves just blend, flowing nonstop, the rhythms flow, converging on a common ground that is guaranteed to make you move, whatever you're doing you'll feel more energized about it. Favorite tracks are "Brujeria" with references to "la bruja, estupida, arrugada, ridicula." They have sense of humor. "Sin Ti" is a nice down tempo song , reggae infused back beat that starts out in Spanish, reverts to English, back to Spanish again as lead singer and frontman Blanquito eventually delivers some rag-a-muffin. "Step me Down " is like a cross between Rage Against the Machine and Red Hot Chili Peppers with Tower of Power horns meeting Orbital. My faves are in Spanish but the majority of the songs are in English. For English speakers start with this CD, if you favor Spanish language buy the first CD. Either way you can't go wrong-these guys rock, son rockeros de primera!! For a different musical experience, that pleases many tastes, I would definatley recommend this CD for some summer paaaaarteeeeeing!!" Long awaited, es la misma astrid1 | Tempe, AZ USA | 04/16/2001 (4 out of 5 stars) "well, actually 4 1/2 **** I loved the originality and humor of "King Chango" and I eagerly awaited the new CD, checking their site frequently. While I love the combination of styles...it's never boring and always changing...this one's quite a bit smoother than the first. They seamlesly shift from one style to another, cumbia to ska to reggae to merengue to rock-en-espanol, blending the seque so well that you don't even realize it. The musicianship of everyone is awesome, they are so tight on those transitions; and I love the base line that I also felt so strongly on the earlier recording...it's a prominent element of most of their songs. The listening here is "easier", but still very pleasureful. But I really missed the quality of Blanquito's voice that came through so strongly on the first CD...there was a lot more intensity all around on it. But, for some, this CD may be more accessible. and certainly worth owning." King of The Chang Rocks Annette Mares | Burbank, CA United States | 03/06/2002 (5 out of 5 stars) "King Chango & Return of El Santo are amazing cds to buy a mixture of salsa,cumbias,reggae & ska. Their upity vibes will get you going. Iv seen him play live a few times and he is even better live,full of energy.You will enjoy these cds much.Must buy to add to your collection."
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