Return of El Santo

King Chango | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 24, 2000)
• Original Release Date: October 24, 2000
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Luaka Bop
• ASIN: B00004ZDMC
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #179,076 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #90 in Music > Indie Music > Alternative Rock > Ska

Track Listings

1. Finalmente

2. El Santo

3. Brujeria

4. Tu Veras

5. What Politicians Say

6. I Don't Care

7. Sin Ti

8. Best Dressed Pimo

9. Lil'sister

10. Full Time Business

11. Step Me Down

12. Champion Sound

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

As lean and mean as the Mexican wrestler for whom the album is named, New York-based Latin rockers King Chango (aptly named for the god of music) return with a more sophisticated version of the rock en español that gave them their reputation in 1996. There's plenty of ska and dub here, although with a generous helping of electronica and dance rhythms. Think of King Chango as a more urban version of Maldita Vecindad without the brooding that marks Los Jaguares. It's party time, and Andrew Blanco and the rest of the crew make it nonstop for you. When their eponymous debut appeared in 1996, they were ahead of the Latin curve. Times have changed a lot, but the frantic pace here, and the frequent changeup of styles (sometimes in the middle of a song), help keep them ahead of the growing pack. --Chris Nickson

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Mighty Chango..., December 7, 2000

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Armando M. Mesa (Chandler, AZ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Return of El Santo (Audio CD)

This is one of the more sophisticated and enjoyable Spanish rock bands I have heard in quite awhile !Their blend of ska,funk,rock,reggae,various Latin rhythms is somewhat comparable to the sounds of Sublime from the Westcoast but with more conviction and drive. Their sound is a lot bolder and edgier. Everything from the slick guitar riffs,to the deep house- bass is phenomenal and energetic.This is a highly recommended listen if you like the sounds from other Latin pop-rock groups such as Mana, Los Lobos, The Venezuelan Gods, and Los De Abajo... Snatch this one up at your local store or on-line retailer !

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Latin musical stew-muy sabroso, March 22, 2001

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Enrique Torres "Rico" (San Diegotitlan, Califas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Return of El Santo (Audio CD)

King Chango returns with a tour de force follow up to their debut self titled "King Chango." This sophmore effort takes off with more mixtures of styles including salsa, merengue, cumbia, dub, reggae,ska, rag-a-mufin toasting, rock, electronica and tinges of practically every genre. So does it work? A resounding yes. These rude boys deliver various styles, often within one song, it's like a trance song that dips and turns and twists all the while staying on the latin track. This is like music for a paaaarteeeee!! It's like one big jam session. The grooves just blend, flowing nonstop, the rhythms flow, converging on a common ground that is guaranteed to make you move, whatever you're doing you'll feel more energized about it. Favorite tracks are "Brujeria" with references to "la bruja, estupida, arrugada, ridicula." They have sense of humor. "Sin Ti" is a nice down tempo song , reggae infused back beat that starts out in Spanish, reverts to English, back to Spanish again as lead singer and frontman Blanquito eventually delivers some rag-a-muffin. "Step me Down " is like a cross between Rage Against the Machine and Red Hot Chili Peppers with Tower of Power horns meeting Orbital. My faves are in Spanish but the majority of the songs are in English. For English speakers start with this CD, if you favor Spanish language buy the first CD. Either way you can't go wrong-these guys rock, son rockeros de primera!! For a different musical experience, that pleases many tastes, I would definatley recommend this CD for some summer paaaaarteeeeeing!!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars King of The Chang Rocks, March 5, 2002

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Annette Mares (Burbank, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Return of El Santo (Audio CD)

King Chango & Return of El Santo are amazing cds to buy a mixture of salsa,cumbias,reggae & ska. Their upity vibes will get you going. Iv seen him play live a few times and he is even better live,full of energy.You will enjoy these cds much.Must buy to add to your collection.