King Chango, King Changó, Music CD

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King Chango


1	Don't Drop Your Pants 4:02
2	Confesión 5:40
3	God Damn Killers 3:41
4	So Sweet 5:24
5	Empty Hands Are My Weapon Wicked Dub 5:46
6	Melting Pot Intro 0:53
7	Melting Pot 3:42
8	Revolution/Cumbia Reggae 3:14
9	African Fever 1:46
10	Pisando la Serpiente 3:50
11	Latin Ska 4:28
12	Torero 3:12
13	French Lady 10:58

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Editorial Reviews

If you like your alterna-ska more original and experimental than the majority of the genre's other bands, it's a safe bet you'll appreciate {|King Changó|}'s self-titled debut. Mixing its ska with Latin sounds and singing in several different languages, the large band should be given credit for trying new musical approaches. King Changó have no problem creating a party-like atmosphere with their music, and they don't limit themselves to just one style. Vibrant performances abound, but the true standouts include the adrenaline rush of the opening track, "Don't Drop Your Pants"; the Spanish rock of "Confesión" and "Latin Ska"; and the laid-back groove of the closing "French Lady." The short instrumental "African Fever" contains interesting rhythms and band interplay, while "God Damn Killers" is a liquid-sounding dub. You may be tempted to lump King Changó in with all of the other late-'90s ska bands, but after listening to their debut, you'll undoubtedly think otherwise. Greg Prato, All Music Guide

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King Chango


1	Don't Drop Your Pants 4:02
2	Confesión 5:40
3	God Damn Killers 3:41
4	So Sweet 5:24
5	Empty Hands Are My Weapon Wicked Dub 5:46
6	Melting Pot Intro 0:53
7	Melting Pot 3:42
8	Revolution/Cumbia Reggae 3:14
9	African Fever 1:46
10	Pisando la Serpiente 3:50
11	Latin Ska 4:28
12	Torero 3:12
13	French Lady 10:58

All Music Guide

If you like your alterna-ska more original and experimental than the majority of the genre's other bands, it's a safe bet you'll appreciate {|King Changó|}'s self-titled debut. Mixing its ska with Latin sounds and singing in several different languages, the large band should be given credit for trying new musical approaches. King Changó have no problem creating a party-like atmosphere with their music, and they don't limit themselves to just one style. Vibrant performances abound, but the true standouts include the adrenaline rush of the opening track, "Don't Drop Your Pants"; the Spanish rock of "Confesión" and "Latin Ska"; and the laid-back groove of the closing "French Lady." The short instrumental "African Fever" contains interesting rhythms and band interplay, while "God Damn Killers" is a liquid-sounding dub. You may be tempted to lump King Changó in with all of the other late-'90s ska bands, but after listening to their debut, you'll undoubtedly think otherwise. Greg Prato

Product Details

Format: CD
Original Release: 1996
Release Date: 06/28/2005
Label: LUAKA BOP
Catalog No.: 90023
UPC: 680899002325
Sales Rank: 189,528

Album Credits
Performance Credits
King Changó		Primary Artist, Primary Artist, Primary Artist
Mike Wagner		Guitar, Trombone
Luis Eduardo Blanco		Percussion, Accordion, Keyboards, Background Vocals, cuatro
Andrew Blanco		Percussion
Miguel Oldenburg		Guitar, Vocals, Background Vocals
Glenda Lee		Bass
Blanquito Man		Percussion, Vocals
Fernando Velez		Percussion
Brian Sledge		Trumpet
Maurizio Capone		Percussion
Enzo "Soul Fingers" Rizzo		Group Member

Technical Credits
Ted Jensen		Contributor, Mastering
Garry Rindfuss		Engineer
King Changó		Producer
Luis Eduardo Blanco		Contributor
Andrew Blanco		Animation
Patrick McDarby		Contributor, Animation
Jose Andres Blanco		Producer
Blanquito Man		Contributor
Nuccio Tortora		Contributor
Kwanzaa Posse		Producer
Angelo Tardio		Contributor