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.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Los Fabulosos Cadillacs· Cypress Hill· La Polla Records
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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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