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Mondo Bongo (other)
''Mondo Bongo'' is the fourth album by The Boomtown Rats. Mondo Bongo may also refer to: * "Mondo Bongo", a song by '' Joe Strummer'' and The Mescaleros from their album ''Global a Go-Go ''Global a Go-Go'' is the second album by Joe Strummer and The Mescaleros, displaying trademark genre-melding folk-rock and Strummer's unique lyrical style. As the title suggests, there are world music influences on the album, mostly on the t ...'', which was used in the film ''Mr. & Mrs. Smith'' *Los Mondo Bongo, a band formed by Mike Peters, Derek Forbes, Steve Harris, and members of The Mescaleros {{disambig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mondo Bongo
''Mondo Bongo'' was the Boomtown Rats' fourth album. It peaked at No. 6 in the UK Albums Chart in February 1981, and No. 116 in the US ''Billboard'' 200. This is the band's last album to be recorded as six-piece band, as the guitarist Gerry Cott left the band shortly after the album's release. It included the hit singles: " Banana Republic", which had reached No. 3 in the UK Singles Chart in November 1980 and "The Elephants Graveyard (Guilty)" which made No. 26 in January 1981. Reception The album received mixed reviews in the press, with American critics being generally more positive than their British counterparts. ''New Musical Express'' put down the record as "hollow pop, quaking under a plethora of poorly integrated rip-offs", while '' Sounds'' called it "self-indulgent" and lacking in depth or emotion. ''Rolling Stone'', however, praised it as "an intoxicating mixture of pop and punk", and ''Trouser Press'' called it "an enormously enjoyable LP, with hardly a dry patch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joe Strummer
John Graham Mellor (21 August 1952 – 22 December 2002), known professionally as Joe Strummer, was a British singer, musician and songwriter. He was the co-founder, lyricist, rhythm guitarist and co-lead vocalist of punk rock band the Clash, formed in 1976. The Clash's second album ''Give 'Em Enough Rope'' (1978) reached No. 2 on the UK charts. Soon after, they achieved success in the US, starting with ''London Calling'' (1979) and peaking with '' Combat Rock'' (1982), which reached No. 7 on the US charts and was certified 2× platinum there. The Clash's explosive political lyrics, musical experimentation, and rebellious attitude had a far-reaching influence on rock music in general, especially alternative rock. Their music incorporated reggae, ska, dub, funk, rap and rockabilly. Strummer's other career highlights included stints with the 101ers, the Latino Rockabilly War, the Mescaleros, and the Pogues, as well as solo music. His work as a musician allowed him to explore oth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Global A Go-Go
''Global a Go-Go'' is the second album by Joe Strummer and The Mescaleros, displaying trademark genre-melding folk-rock and Strummer's unique lyrical style. As the title suggests, there are world music influences on the album, mostly on the title track and "Bhindi Bhagee", a celebration of the "humble" but diverse and exciting ethnic and multi-cultural areas of London and other major cities. The album is heavy on acoustic instruments, especially in the instrumental " Minstrel Boy", a nearly 18-minute-long arrangement of a traditional Irish song. Other topics covered include Strummer's radio show, which was broadcast on the BBC World Service (''Global a Go-Go'') and left-wing political issues Strummer was well known for expounding as a member of The Clash. The album was well received by critics and fans, making much more of an impact than the group's previous effort ''Rock Art and the X-Ray Style''. The title track, "Global A Go-Go", features backing vocals from longtime fr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
