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King of Bongo

Mano Negra · 1991

41 min · 14 tracks · alternative rock · punk · ska

Eclectic rhythms fuse punk, salsa, and rock into a vibrant celebration of global sounds and cultural defiance.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • vibrant celebration of cultural fusion
  • steady mid-tempo dance energy
  • playful irreverence throughout tracks
  • short bursts of eclectic joy

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer long, reflective listening
  • seek slow, atmospheric builds

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1991, 'King of Bongo' was Mano Negra's third studio album and marked their transition into international recognition. Following their earlier works, this album showcased a maturation in their sound, blending diverse influences that reflected the band's experiences touring globally.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Bring the Fire 3:28
  • 2 King of Bongo 3:38
  • 3 Don’t Want You No More 3:07
  • 4 Le Bruit du frigo 3:10
  • 5 Letter to the Censors 2:30
  • 6 El Jako 2:48
  • 7 It’s My Heart 1:42
  • 8 Mad Man’s Dead 2:44
  • 9 Out of Time Man 3:25
  • 10 Madame Oscar 2:37
  • 11 Welcome in Occident 4:20
  • 12 Furious Fiesta 1:26
  • 13 The Fool 2:50
  • 14 Paris la nuit 3:20

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