Track Listings (16) - Disc #1| All Artists: Los De Abajo Title: Cybertropic Chilango Power Members Wishing: 0 Total Copies: 0 Label: Luaka Bop Release Date: 2/12/2002 Genres: Alternative Rock, Rock, Latin Music Styles: Latin Pop, Latin Rock Number of Discs: 1 SwapaCD Credits: 1 UPC: 724381113523 |
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Exploding out of Mexico City, Cybertropic Chilango Power is Los de Abajo's second release for David Byrne's Luaka Bop label. Los de Abajo's recent nomination for the first BBC Radio 3 World Music Awards has pushed them... more » |
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Amazon.com Exploding out of Mexico City, Cybertropic Chilango Power is Los de Abajo's second release for David Byrne's Luaka Bop label. Los de Abajo's recent nomination for the first BBC Radio 3 World Music Awards has pushed them further forward, though these Chilangos (denizens of Mexico City) have now been together for a decade. The world at large had to wait until 1998 for their eponymous debut album; prior to that, Los De Abajo's early efforts circulated via the local cassette underground. The band name means "those from below," a reference to the members' politically activist leanings. Besides having an uncompromising lyrical content, the music reeks of unhealthy fun, set to fire up fans of Ozomatli, Manu Chao, or even Los Lobos. The salsa, son, cumbia, and Mexican trad elements vibrate in sympathy with hip-hop, reggae, ska, funk, and electro, the band handily providing the genre name of TropiPunk to encapsulate where their fusing lies in the category bins. Their signature sound is dripping with saucy trumpet innuendo, the ensemble vocals ranging from raspy rap to harmonious Latino. Stretchy bass intermarries with stalking piano, a reggae bounce alternates with speedy salsa, and the hardcore Mexican content is provided by mad street band interludes and an armadillo-shelled charango and harp episode. --Martin Longley Similar CDs
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CD ReviewsAnother superb album from Mexico skak1 | 03/10/2002 (5 out of 5 stars) "If you pick up any Mexican compilation in a UK shop you will find it is utter rubbish. This is a real shame because, with Cafe Tacuba, Maldita Vecindad, Los de Abajo, El Gran Silencio and Plastillina Mosh, Mexico produces some superb rock. The country's music is sadly under-rated and, at least in the UK, not well represented. This latest offering from Los de Abajo offers a range of styles (Salsa, Polka, Rap, Son Jorocha, etc). These traditional styles have been up-dated with a welcome input of energy (although the cliche, ever present on Mexican albums, about punk energy is becoming a bit worn). The CD is on David Byrne's Luaka Bop label which should already be enough to give it the benefit of the doubt. The album sets out to celebrate Mexico city and includes various street sound samples. It is also very political containing numerous attacks on the corruption of the Mexican government and offering support for the country's indigeneous Indian population. The beautiful sleeve contains English translations of the lyrics (though sadly not the Spanish originals) and a short piece introducing the band and their songs." Muy breve pero bueno FULANO DE TAL | Gringolandia, Aztlan | 03/12/2002 (4 out of 5 stars) "No mas tengo una problema con este disco....esta muy breve. En estos tiempos cuando la mayoria de discos son de una hora y en veses mas, porque Los de Abajo hacen una de media hora y pico? Las canciones son fantasticos, con mucho sabor y politico, en su estilo de TropiPunk en que se puede escuchar influencias de varios como Cafe Tacuba, King Chango y Maldita Vencidad entre otros. Por su puesto estos vatos si son originales y tienen mas de diez anos de rockeros. Utilizan varios estilos , una mezcla no aborotado pero muy suave, como un platillo de paella, revuelto con sabor. Otra problema es que unas "canciones" son nada mas que pedasos de la vida urban, por ejemplo, hay voces de un mercado con la gente gritando sus ventas? Que es eso? Si lo incorporaran en una cancion vale pero solo comienza y termina y frankamente no vale la pena. Cuando estos locos si dan el esfuezo de tocar les sale muy chido. Para la proxima le pido a el senor y muy maestro David Bryne que los dejan hacer la musica por una hora o mas! Este es un disco y una banda que merece otra estrella pero como esta le tengo que quitar una estrella. De todos modos si te gusta esta banda compra lo pero tienes que saber que a penas cuando te esta gustando se acabo!" Great music. Not Salsa F. Isolani | ST THOMAS, Virgin Islands Virgin Islands (U.S.) | 05/09/2003 (5 out of 5 stars) "Really interesting definately Mexican music. A great groove with a unique sound fusing traditional and modern Mexican elements in a great blend. Rythmically melodically sonically grooving. I really liked it alot."
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