Best of Mano Negra is a compilation album by Mano Negra, released in 1998.[2] It included their greatest hits from 1988 to 1994.

Best of Mano Negra
Compilation album by
Released1 October 1998
Recorded1988–1994
GenreLatin alternative
French rock
Rock en español
Ska punk
Worldbeat
Length65:44
LabelVirgin France S.A.
ProducerMano Negra
Mano Negra chronology
B.O. Du Livre
(1994)
Best of Mano Negra
(1998)
Illegal
(2001)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[1]

Track listing

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  1. "Mano Negra" (Manu Chao, Mano Negra) – 0:58
  2. "King Kong Five" (Manu Chao, Mano Negra) – 1:58
  3. "Soledad" (Manu Chao) – 2:34
    • From Puta's Fever
  4. "Mala Vida" (Manu Chao) – 2:53
  5. "Sidi H' Bibi" (traditional, arranged by Mano Negra) – 3:27
    • From In the Hell of Patchinko
  6. "Rock Island Line" (traditional, arranged by Mano Negra) – 3:03
    • From Patchanka
  7. "Noche De Accion" (Manu Chao) – 2:45
    • From Patchanka
  8. "Guayaquil City" (Mano Negra, Thomas Darnal) – 3:03
    • From Puta's Fever
  9. "Peligro" (traditional, arranged by Mano Negra) – 2:52
    • From Puta's Fever
  10. "Sueño De Solentiname" (Manu Chao) – 2:51
  11. "Indios De Barcelona" (Manu Chao) – 2:01
    • From In the Hell of Patchinko
  12. "Mad Man's Dead" (Manu Chao, Mano Negra) – 2:03
    • From In the Hell of Patchinko
  13. "Señor Matanza" (Manu Chao, Mano Negra) – 4:06
    • From Casa Babylon
  14. "Out Of Time Man" (Manu Chao, Mano Negra) – 3:25
  15. "Pas Assez De Toi" (Manu Chao, Mano Negra) – 2:19
    • From Puta's Fever
  16. "King Of Bongo" (Manu Chao, Mano Negra) – 3:38
    • From King of Bongo
  17. "Ronde De Nuit" (Manu Chao) – 2:55
    • From Patchanka
  18. "Patchanka" (Manu Chao) – 3:05
    • From Puta's Fever
  19. "Salga La Luna" (Manu Chao, Mano Negra) – 3:34
    • From Patchanka
  20. "Santa Maradona" (Manu Chao, Mano Negra) – 3:27
    • From Casa Babylon
  21. "El Sur" (Manu Chao, Mano Negra) – 1:00
    • From Puta's Fever
  22. "Long Long Nite" (Manu Chao, Mano Negra) – 3:28
    • From King Of Bongo (S)
  23. "On Telefon" (Manu Chao, Mano Negra) – 1:36
  24. "Darling Darling" (Manu Layotte) – 1:45
    • From In the Hell of Patchinko

Band line-up and crew (1988 - 1994)

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Manu Chao
Antoine Chao
Santiago Casariego
Philippe Teboul
Daniel Jamet
Olivier Dahan
Thomas Darnal
Pierre "Krøpöl" Gauthé

Tomas Arroyos
Jacques Clayeux
Chino
Frank Maaut
Philippe Renaud
: Lead Vocals & Guitar
: Trumpet & Vocals
: Drums & Vocals
: Percussion & Vocals
: Lead Guitar & Vocals
: Bass & Vocals
: Keyboards & Vocals
: Trombone & Vocals

: Sound Engineer
: Road & Stage
: Sound Engineer
: Lights
: Tour Manager

Guest musicians (1988 - 1994)

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Anouk
Napo "Chihuahua" Romero
Jimmy Miller
Jean-Marc "Guilouli"
Alain Wampas
Dirty District (Denis, Gilles, Fred, Geo)
Les Casse-Piers (Manu, Lolo, Daniel, Phillippe, Jo, Tomas)
: Vocals
: Vocals
: Vocals
: Bass
: Double Bass & Vocals
: Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Synthesizer
: Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Drums

Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
France (SNEP)[3] 2× Platinum 600,000*

* Sales figures based on certification alone.

References

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  1. ^ "The Best of Mano Negra - Mano Negra | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic.
  2. ^ Lebrun, Barbara (April 8, 2016). Protest Music in France: Production, Identity and Audiences. Routledge. ISBN 9781317074199 – via Google Books.
  3. ^ "French album certifications – Mano Negra – Best Of" (in French). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. Retrieved 7 March 2022.