Santana - Santana
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Free Music Review: A 60's Classic
Hit: 5 Stars
This is one of those albums where every song is great. When this group burst on the scene Latin influences had not yet made an impact on rock music, but this recording changed all that. From the searing riffs on "Soul Sacrifice" "Evil Ways" to the pounding rymthms of "Jingo" ( borrowed from African purcussionist Olatunji) this album is nothing short of spectacular. This band loved performing and pleasing their audiences. I saw them in the fall of 69 and they're still the only band I've ever seen who performed a song twice (Jingo)because the crowd asked them to. That energy and love of their audience comes through loud and clear on this record. Buy it now!Free Music Review: A 60's Classic
Hit: 5 Stars
This is one of those albums where every song is great. When this group burst on the scene Latin influences had not yet made an impact on rock music, but this recording changed all that. From the searing riffs on "Soul Sacrifice" "Evil Ways" to the pounding rymthms of "Jingo" ( borrowed from African purcussionist Olatunji) this album is nothing short of spectacular. This band loved performing and pleasing their audiences. I saw them in the fall of 69 and they're still the only band I've ever seen who performed a song twice (Jingo)because the crowd asked them to. That energy and love of their audience comes through loud and clear on this record. Buy it now!Free Music Review: Santana's First, Great Album
Hit: 5 Stars
This is the Santana album that put the band on the map. This album has great Jam type songs such as Soul Sacrifice and Jingo, as well as great commercial songs like Evil Ways. The added bonus tracks sizzle, especially the 14 Minute version of Soul Sacrifice from Woodstock,Free Music Review: Debut
Hit: 4 Stars
This is my favorite Santana album. Being their first, it is not as diverse or exploratory as others, but its consistency is solid. I am a huge fan of blues music, and this album is Santana's most outwardly bluesy album. "Persuasion" and "Treat" are wonderful. And the Woodstock cut of "Soul Sacrifice" was absolutely one of the most intense renditions of any song at that concert. And Jimi Hendrix was there. Now, to even come close to Hendrix, one must whip-a**, and "Soul Sac" does just that. Check the drum solo. Whoa. "Fried Neckbones" also teems with bubbling intensity. And for you Top 40 pop rocker dudes, "Evil Ways" should keep your unadventursome ears off of the radio for a while. Along with "The Doors," "Are You Experienced," and "Led Zeppelin 1," this album is one of the finest debuts of the 60s.Free Music Review: Woodstock extras
Hit: 3 Stars
The bonus tracks are an excellent addition to the never ending stream of unreleased Woodstock recordings. The sound is brilliant - especially on "Savor" where the silence is almost palpable. "Fried Neckbones" comes as a surprise to those who thought that "Soul Sacrifice" was the final number performed at the festival. (How could anyone top "Sacrifice?" The answer is that even Santana themselves couldn't. Neckbones is almost lethargic in comparison.) The unedited version of "Soul Sacrifice was released on the Woodstock box set in 1994 but the mix here is much much better. The stereo definition is spot on.