Friday, March 22, 2019

Day 0203 - Abraxas

Santana "Abraxas" (1970)

 
Again I find myself marvelling at this period of music.  Where this album (Latin rhythms, mostly instrumental) was able to chart at number one alongside releases from former Beatles, and the latest releases from Zeppelin, CCR etc... deservedly so too.

I didn't realise but Carlos Santana wasn't technically a solo artist at this point.  He was the figurehead of the band which bore his surname.  His smooth-as guitar tone dominates the album, but he was part of a very able band who all add to the solid grooves throughout.

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