MILAGRO

This is an often overlooked but very remarkable release of the band dedicated to the memory of Miles Davis and Bill Graham. Despite the release date (1992) the best part of this album similar to the mid and late 70's works of Santana. Especially tracks 'Red Prophet' and 'Agua Que Va Caer' they'd probably fit on albums from the golden era like Borboletta or Welcome.

Strong musicanship and great production makes this album essential for fusion and latin rock fans. Weaker songs are 'Life Is For Living', 'Make Somebody Happy' and 'Free All The People' they are a bit too poppy and are rather like what we can hear on 80's Santana albums... However, all the tracks above these are suprisingly great, they bring back the feeling of the great 70's era of the band.

This album is a musthave for those who like early Santana, the 'Swing of Delight' solo album or Santana's collaboration with John McLaughlin. Simply put this album an excellent addition to any prog music collection. 4 stars.