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New From Manu Chao, the Modern-Day Populist Troubadournew

Filmed in a packed bullring in the southern French city of Bayonne, deep in Basque country near the Spanish border, this live double-album and DVD captures the essence of the former Mano Negra frontman's colorful career as an artist.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Alejandro Leal |
01-12-2010 |
Reviews
Tags: Baionarena, Manu Chao
Los Fabulosos Cadillacs: 'El Arte de la Elegancia de LFC'new

A compilation of rerecorded and reinterpreted B-side tracks, this album follows the same pattern that has propelled the band to revered status among the Rock en Español faithful: Every few years, they’re able to rerelease old material that suddenly catches fire.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Alejandro Leal |
01-12-2010 |
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Logical Next Stepnew
Cafe Tacuba evolves as a group and challenges its listeners to follow along.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Alejandro Leal |
12-06-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Cafe Tacuba, Sino
Adaptationnew
Antidiotico evolves without succumbing to tiresome genre trends.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Alejandro Leal |
07-12-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Antidiotico, Orishas
Planting the Seednew
Taking a page out of Barbra Streisand's book, Bacilos have gone on one of the longest farewell tours in recent memory.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Alejandro Leal |
11-30-2006 |
Reviews
Tags: Bacilos, Grandes Exitos
Playing It Safenew
This record will sound refreshing and innovative in the current reggaeton-overdosed state of Hispanic pop music.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Alejandro Leal |
11-24-2006 |
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Cerati Revisits His Rootsnew
Cerati's new record is a return to the original blueprint that made Soda Stereo such a rock powerhouse: progressive riffs, heavy kick drums and choruses apt for chanting.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Alejandro Leal |
08-03-2006 |
Reviews
Tags: Ahí Vamos, Gustavo Cerati
A Return to Rootsnew
Superpop Venezuela gives Los Amigos an opportunity to showcase part of their culture wherever they play.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Alejandro Leal |
07-13-2006 |
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