The two Manu Chao records are actually quite remarkable in that they are not in the least bit heavy. Bass and drums and kept to a minimum as skanking guitars weave in and out creating a rhythm which gets into your ear and won't easily get out.
Live however, a full band explodes with all the punky energy that the records only hint at.
I've read in a couple of places now (but I forget where) that Manu Chao finally has a new album coming out later this year. It's been so long since the last one that I fear there might be a few people out there who have yet to discover Manu Chao.
If you're a fan of Gogol Bordello, then you need to know about Manu Chao.
Here is Manu's biggest hit 'Clandestino' - a song which has become an anthem for immigrants everywhere.
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