Lda V the Lunatics [Import]

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Los De Abajo are a Mexican ska band, formed in Mexico City in 1990. Known in Mexico as one of the best live bands of their generation, LDA V The Lunatics is the first album to reflect the power, excitement and dazzling musicianship of their live performances. Features 15 total tracks. Virgin. 2005.

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Average customer rating: Mexican Mad Dogs Make Magical Music Mexican Magic

LDA V the Lunatics Los De Abajo Manufacturer: EMI/Virgin ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Complete & Live (L.A./04) La Cantina Los de Abajo Cybertropic Chilango Power Un Poquito Quema'o ASIN: B000ASAEXU Release Date: 2005-10-03

Tracks:

1. Resistencia
2. Los Lunaticos (El Manicomio Esta En Manos De Los Locos)
3. La Orillita
4. Cumbia Del Castor
5. La Sonidera
6. De Marcha
7. Adios Negrita
8. Noche
9. Sombras
10. Fan Fatal
11. Tu Calor
12. Mi Candela
13. Tortuga Dub
14. Lunatics (Have Taken Over The Asylum)
15. Tan Lejos, Tan Cerca (Te Vere En Mis Suenos)

Album Description

Los De Abajo are a Mexican ska band, formed in Mexico City in 1990. Known in Mexico as one of the best live bands of their generation, LDA V The Lunatics is the first album to reflect the power, excitement and dazzling musicianship of their live performances. Features 15 total tracks. Virgin. 2005.

Customer Reviews:

Mexican Mad Dogs Make Magical Music.......2006-02-06

Frankly, this cd is totally worth it for the second cut "The Lunatics." (The Asylum is in the hands of the Lunatics.) The music is a mix of ska, hip-hop, Latin pop and what else I don't know. The band "Los de Abajo" (The Underdogs) mostly do the music of protest (hence the first cut Resistencia) but their fresh style and interesting lyrics should appeal to those who want some Salsa on their Hip Hop. Pretty good stuff.

Mexican Magic.......2005-11-10

Short review: Los de Abajo V The Lunatics is a brilliant album from Central America's most exciting band which combines protest lyrics with ska, hip-hop and sultry Mexican folk music. The album will surprise many as it is an improvement on the band's superb last album Cybertropic Chilango Power (BBC World Music album of the Year for the Americas 2003). There is not a weak tune on this album and it will grow on you with every listen. Buy it.

Long review: Los de Abajo are The Underdogs (Mexican literally for `Those from Below'), whose fiery Mexican protest songs and superb musicianship have won them a huge world following during the past four years. The eight-person band, who formed in 1992, are open supporters of the Zapatista movement in Mexico which fights for equality, peace and the legal recognition of the country's indigenous people. Los de Abajo V The Lunatics is the third official album from the band and, as with their two previous efforts, the lyrics not only condemn their country's corrupt officials but also call on honest politicians to tackle poverty and give free expression to everyone.

Passionate lyrics, however, are not the main reason why you should buy this album. You should buy it because Los de Abajo V The Lunatics sees this highly-acclaimed band reach full maturity with strong vocals, tight band cohesion and a mastery of different styles, including ska, hip-hop, folk music, dub and tango. The album is produced by UK act Temple of Sound (who are renowned for their World festival parties) and as a result the mix is fresh and funky. Whereas the fantastic Cybertropic Chilango Power introduced the band to a worldwide fan base with its punky rhythms and raw outlook, Los de Abajo V The Lunatics is a far more confident affair. And whereas Cybertropic...brought the band's home city, Mexico City, alive with snatches of local life nestled in among the songs, Los de Abajo V The Lunatics ditches these samples and instead produces a sound that will rock festivals the world over. Coming on the back of some huge live performances (they stormed WOMADELAIDE 2003 in Australia with a set that had the audience po-going like a bunch of crazy meerkats), as well as major European airplay (they performed live on Jools Holland's BBC2 show in October 2005), the band were never going to fail in this respect.

As to the album itself: while Los de Abajo V The Lunatics seems a curious title to pick (raising fears of an `interesting' side project for the band or a remix album), on reflection it is an ideal choice. LDA have long regarded Madness and the Specials as key influences, and the band provides not only an excellent cover version in Mexican of The Lunatics have taken over the Asylum by Fun Boy Three, but also an English language bonus track with Specials/Fun Boy Three performer Neville Staples. As many people will know, The Lunatics have taken over the Asylum is about the idiots in government leading society astray, and this sits quite comfortably with LDA's own message regarding Mexico. There are no duff tracks on this album and even if you are a bit unsure at first, give it a few listens and you'll be delighted you bought it. My highlights are Track 1 `Resistencia' (a wistful effort featuring words by Zapatista Insurgent Commander Esther); Track 2 `Los Lunaticos' - the Mexican version of Fun Boy Three's hit which I think beats the original; Track 6 `De Marcha' - a rocking ska tune; Track 8 `Noche' - a lovely Mexican folk music arrangement; and Track 10 `Fan Fatal' - a funky Wild West shakedown!

Anyway, it's five stars for Los de Abajo V The Lunatics. Buy the album. See the band live. Why miss out on the funky sound of the Mexican underground, eh gringo?

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LDA v. the Lunatics Los de Abajo Manufacturer: Real World ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Rock en Español | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Los de Abajo Chicano Zen Cybertropic Chilango Power Tijuana Sessions, Vol. 3 Méjico Máxico ASIN: B000AAVE3W Release Date: 2006-02-07

Tracks:

1. Resistencia
2. Luncos (El Manicomio Estn Manos de Los Locos) - Neville Staples
3. La Orillita
4. Cumbia del Castor
5. Sonidera
6. De Marcha
7. Adiegrita
8. Noche
9. Sombras
10. Fan Fatal
11. Tu Calor
12. Mi Candela
13. Tortuga Dub
14. Lunatics (Have Taken Over the Asylum) [*] - Neville Staples
15. Tan Lejos, Tan Cerca (Te Vern Mis Sue [*] - Natacha Atlas,

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