For me, the first record was great; a startling and original fusion of latin and rock music. Abraxas was half a step back, but still an interesting record. After that, other than Caravanserai - little of their music was of much interest to me. His playing often recalls Clapton to my ear, not always a bad thing, but probably a little too much for my taste in CS's case. When the music wanders toward straight pop, as so much of it has recently, there's just not enough in his playing to make me pay attention. As always, YMMV.
In Santana we trust
I just finished listening to my (lp) copy of "Havana Moon".
Wow! I was kind of blown away. I haven't listened to this lp for over a decade. ( My copy happens to be a promotional copy). This was released in 1983. Having said this, it really sounds gooood! Very analog! Side one is really blues based.
All in all, this one was really worth mentioning IMO. Enjoy!
Wow! I was kind of blown away. I haven't listened to this lp for over a decade. ( My copy happens to be a promotional copy). This was released in 1983. Having said this, it really sounds gooood! Very analog! Side one is really blues based.
All in all, this one was really worth mentioning IMO. Enjoy!