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BORBOLETTA

Santana

 

Jazz Rock/Fusion

3.66 | 227 ratings

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Sol_Trigger
4 stars Here you have one of the best jazz rock fusion albums of history!

Firstly, I must say that I was very exceptic with all Santana albums, mainly because I always thought he was an overrated and hiped guitarist, this happened 'cause I discovered him listening his later and solo stuff first, a big mistake, so when people told me his firsts efforts with Santana band were incredible I questioned myself if it was worth listening.

THE BIG SURPRISE I HAD!!!

Just the intro to this album left me astonished with spring manifestations and canto de las flores, then Life is Anew, a great track very ambiental it gives you a great feeling, I must say at this point that what I like the most in this album its the perfect instrumentation, all the instruments fit perfectly to create one and only mood, then the solos are really great, they aren't to pretentious.

I must say that sometimes I wish the album would be instrumental, because some tracks would be better without any voice, at least that seems to me, I don't dislike the voice of the singers, indeed One With The Sun its my fav track on the album and its singed, its just personal taste.

Another great thing about this album is the great flow it has, all the experience goes very smoothly, you can rest so much by listening to it. The latin/nocturnal mood it has can't be compared, this is mostly noted on One With The Sun, Aspirations (great instrumental track!), and Practise What You Preach.

I could continue saying more great things about this album but I think no one would read all that I could put.

so in a few words: GET THIS ALBUM NOW!!!

Sol_Trigger | 4/5 |

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