The Spouse and I got up early with The Dark Lord for his first day of school. I made apple-cinnamon oatmeal and packed his lunch kit full of healthy foods. And then he left.The other kids were blissfully sleeping so I had the experience of a quiet house. I was feeling quite blue until I remembered there was another reason today was special. How did Manu Chao know I would need his new album today? Such timing!
I briefly considered buying La Radiolina from iTunes but the liner notes in his CDs are always such fun so I made a point of buying the real CD in the real world. And I am enjoying it thoroughly. One thing I've always loved is that he's not afraid to revisit prior songs and recycle and reinvent so things can sound familiar yet fresh and exciting. The first listen has been great, like listening to new stories from an old friend. I hadn't expected to like it as much as earlier albums as I knew he was going for a heavier, guitar-focused sound this time around but I am loving it. Go listen here and see what you think.
2 comments:
I like the new CD too! and I agree...it is like new stories from old friends - I like how you said that! Some people don't like that he recycles his songs, but I think it's cool. You can also listen to the new CD here: http://www.mtv.com/music/the_leak/manu_chao/la_radiolina/ or read this article from LA Times:http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/la-ca-chao2sep02,1,5316536.story?ctrack=1&cset=true
theres a thing about mona chow, sorry for the misspelling
in teh new yorker
its something about how awesome he is
i think u'd liek it!
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