Cybertropic Chilango Power

Los De Abajo | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 12, 2002)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Luaka Bop
• ASIN: B00005V91W
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #335,276 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. De a cinco

2. Que Mala Suerte

3. El Loco

4. Cuidao'

5. Si Existe Ese Lugar

6. Malam soleil

7. Sr. Ludas

8. Matame Amor

9. El Indio

10. Pa' Huitzilopochtli

11. Anda Levanta

12. Joder

13. Mamouchka

14. Vuelvo A Comenzar

15. Nada

16. Sin Titulo

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another superb album from Mexico, March 10, 2002

By 

"skak1" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cybertropic Chilango Power (Audio CD)

If you pick up any Mexican compilation in a UK shop you will find it is utter rubbish. This is a real shame because, with Cafe Tacuba, Maldita Vecindad, Los de Abajo, El Gran Silencio and Plastillina Mosh, Mexico produces some superb rock. The country's music is sadly under-rated and, at least in the UK, not well represented. This latest offering from Los de Abajo offers a range of styles (Salsa, Polka, Rap, Son Jorocha, etc). These traditional styles have been up-dated with a welcome input of energy (although the cliche, ever present on Mexican albums, about punk energy is becoming a bit worn). The CD is on David Byrne's Luaka Bop label which should already be enough to give it the benefit of the doubt. The album sets out to celebrate Mexico city and includes various street sound samples. It is also very political containing numerous attacks on the corruption of the Mexican government and offering support for the country's indigeneous Indian population. The beautiful sleeve contains English translations of the lyrics (though sadly not the Spanish originals) and a short piece introducing the band and their songs.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great music. Not Salsa, May 9, 2003

By 

F. Isolani "fisolani" (ST THOMAS, Virgin Islands Virgin Islands (U.S.)) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Cybertropic Chilango Power (Audio CD)

Really interesting definately Mexican music. A great groove with a unique sound fusing traditional and modern Mexican elements in a great blend. Rythmically melodically sonically grooving. I really liked it alot.

4.0 out of 5 stars Unexpected twists and turns...!que estrano!, October 1, 2002

By 

DJ Joe Sixpack (...in Middle America) - See all my reviews
(TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (HALL OF FAME REVIEWER)   

This review is from: Cybertropic Chilango Power (Audio CD)

A very cool set of funky modern rock from Mexico City, with unexpected heavy doses of genuine-sounding traditional music coming up in the mix. This is a very interesting album... definitely worth checking out!