Abraxas

Liked the most: Singing Winds, Crying Beasts Liked the least: Se a Cabo

Solid album. Pretty good.

pleasant musik

6.8

not on enough heroin for the instrumentals to be interesting

Not many lyrics but the superb playing speaks for itself and blends into the background nicely.

I'm sure I'll get hate for saying Santana was "just all right". Maybe you have to be in the right mood for it to strike you.

One moment you sitting in a jazz club and one moment you are enjoying even the smallest rhytmic from every arsenal of instruments while enjoying the rustic vocals. Great album and great experience .

Very funky some great solos, a bit repetitive for me but still a great listen

Santana is fantastic. What a collection of classics… Black Magic Woman, Oye Como Va, Samba Pa Ti. A joyous guitarist with an equally as uplifting band.

Some standout tracks and Latin grooves.

Thiago: Experiência musical sensacional e indescritível Mother's Daughter me fez agradecer por estar vivo Ecstasy musical

This album kills from top to bottom. Second and third times through I skipped BMW & Oye Como Va because I’ve heard them 1000 times in my life and wanted to really focus on the rest of the album. I now think they may be my least favorite two songs on the whole album. 4.50

Not really my thang, some fun instrumentals here and there, nothing to really hit the soul

I find these lyrics of jilted male ex-lovers bitching and moaning about how their partner has moved on over noodly rock guitars so funny. Like... aren't u rock n roll? Deadbeats that can only find a partner cause guitar look cool then everyone realises they are deadbeats. Anyway the instrumental songs were okay but surprise surprise I don't like these kinda tracks. Fave track: Oye Como Va

It's Santana, so it's brilliant, of course. It's surprising that several of these songs were popular many years after their original release. I am not much for guitar riffs, but I really enjoyed listening to this album.

76/1001 🌕🌕🌕🌗🌑

Really enjoyable. Sits at a nice junction between all sorts of genres. Latin, rock, jazz, psych. A lot less unnecessary guitar wanking than I thought there would be.

very fun!

Relationship between artist and guitar feels intimate throughout. Folky vocals simple but effective.

This is a good working album bc it has good beats. Kind of like KGLW

First time with the complete album. Great. His guitar sound is legendary

The B3 ties it all together. Solid bueno.

Been a fan Santana's work for the longest time. Always admired his work. He always blows me away with his guitar work. It was awesome to sit down and listen to some of his early work.

Generally biased against a lot of (mostly) instrumental stuff, but the musicianship here is too good.

Good

Some serious classic bangers on this! To think he’d eventually fulfil his life long life dream and work with Rob Thomas! We all have to start somewhere I suppose. All a bit too guitar-y for me. This is what Rob Thomas does so well - pulls the guitar back down to laymen’s terms so we can all understand just how incredible it is. 3.1

This was simply a boring album. Santana is this legendary guitarist in my mind but… eh. There wasn’t anything special to me

A really worth listening album.

9/10 very good album got me in a good mood

Black Magic Woman Oye Comp Va Se a Cabo Samba Pa Ti Hope You’re Feeling Better Banger of an album. This is the type of album I think of when I say I want to listen to an album. Feels like it was constructed as one big piece to listen to rather then just a bunch of songs threw together. What a great listen.

The percussion in this album stands out to me, it's fast paced and complements at times, taking the lead elsewhere, El Nicoya is where they really get to shine on their own and I'm glad, I wish they were prominent through other songs as well. Overall it's a great album, if a little self similar at times, you can definitely find yourself listening to 3 songs without realizing you'd crossed over from one to another at first if you're not paying close attention.

Santana brought a Latin element to 60's psychedelic rock. Abraxas is the second studio album, which includes some of their biggest hits, like "Black Magic Woman" and "Oye Como Va." Santana combines Latin rhythms with the wailing guitar of 60's psychedelic rock, and the combination was so successful that Santana's music is part of the songbook of classic rock.

Some serious nostalgia for me having listened to these tracks for years growing up.

Its ok

Sensationelles Album, wenn die Stimmung dafür ist: Da bekommt die Legalisierung eine ganz neue Dimension...

Santana y su guitarra. Correcto. Sin más.

Groovy and noodley (but not too much - no track longer than 5 minutes), and a nice blend of fast & slow tracks. Must have been great to see this line-up of Santana live. Doesn't reach the heights of 5⭐ for me, but a very good 4.

Really fun listen. "Black Magic Woman" and "Oye Como Va" are classics but I also really liked "Samba Pa Ti".

Listened while cooking and it was pretty good background music.

just awesome

Brilliant album. Amazing music

I always kind of forget how brilliant Abraxas is, and although it's easy to space out in the second half, it's consistently a enjoyable record to re-visit. Carlos Santana plays 2+ hour live shows with nothing but indulgent guitar solos, and it's magnificent.

Whenever the rhythms and Santana’s electrifying guitar hits you, it all seems rather swell.

"Samba Pa Ti", Black Magic Woman" und "Oye Como va" sind schon große Klassiker. Wenn man aber noch das Große Ganze in einem Rutsch hört, dann gehört es zurecht zu den Meisterwerken der Musikgeschichte: Latino, Jazz, Rock mit viel Percussion und unglaublichen Gitarrensoli. Ein Traum

Not a big Santana fan, but a lot to appreciate here.

Some very good songs, though did not listen all the way through

All of that

Great Album!! Another album from my childhood. Black Magic Woman was a favorite of my father's. I love the cover art so colorful, sultry and my first introduction into collage. Favorite tracks: Samba Pa Ti, Oye Como Va

Just incredible!

It's nostalgic elevator music.

jaunty funky latin rock with a strong progressive structure throughout its runtime. some tracks are slow and steady, others get so unbelievably epic you'll be on the edge of your seat. dig those crazy congas.

Blast from the past!

DISCLAIMER: BIG RANT ABOUT THE CHOICE, BIASED ANNOTATIONS THAT DON'T EVEN COUNT AS A REVIEW. It sucks he probably will be the only latin american representation in this whole thing, because he's definitely not the best. I knew that before listening this record and I'm certain of it after listening to it. Don't get me wrong the dude is an amazing musician and the record is a nice mixture of genres, but there are a ton of better records made by latin american artists who have done more interesting things. If I had come across other albums before I'd probably have given it one more star because I'd have been less biased (And if there are more latin american albums consider this review a 3 stars and not a 2 stars one). Before Santana I'd have added Charly García (Either his solo work or his time in Seru Giran, Sui Generis, La Máquina de Hacer Pájaros), Gustavo Cerati (Either in Soda Stereo or solo), Luis Alberto Spinetta (Solo or in Invisible, Pescado Rabioso, Spinetta Jade, Spinetta y Los Socios del Desierto), Pappo (B.B. King said he was one of the best guitarists in the world, either his time in Pappo Blues or in Riff), Astor Piazolla, Gardel, Los Bunkers, Los Abuelos de la Nada, Los Saicos (Peruvian band from the 60s usually considered to be the first punk rock band), Babasónicos, Virus, Patricio Rey y Sus Redonditos de Ricota, Los Rodriguez (They're half spanish half argentinian), Café Tacvba, Silvio Rodriguez, Los Prisioneros, Mercedes Sosa, León Gieco, Andrés Calamaro, Fito Paez, V8, Illia Kuriaky and the Valderramas or even newer artists like Dillom, WOS, Ca7riel, Marilina Bertoldi, Kali Uchis, Miranda!, NAFTA, Peces Raros and many more. Best song was Hope you're Feeling Better Worst song was Singing Winds, Crying Beasts Looking forward to add one album to the user list when this is over.

A powerful piece of music history, “Abraxas” by Santana is recognized for having cultural, historical or artistic significance. With smooth guitar solos and a Latin rock vibe, this album is simply great.

That was pure rock and roll filth! Such a dirty album. Totally loved it. And only thirty seven minutes too.

Some songs are great and some songs sound like hold music. I feel like the keyboard/organist/piano player takes the spotlight more than Santana. Anyway, it’s a fine album, but instrumentals aren’t my usual thing.

Big fan of this album. My older brother shared this with me when I was in probably 7th or 8th grade, and it has been as fun to listen to now as it was then. I will keep coming back to it every once in a while.

what a dullard

Solid if unspectacular

Gorgeous

Love this album

Smoking a joint with my dad and listening to Santana is what I would've wanted the most but unfortunately the least likely thing to ever have happened ever.

Santana is pretty groovy. Great background music. Listens: 2 Fave Track: Black Magic Woman/Gypsy Queen Rating: 4

Latin rock. I say Latin rock but there is a mix of blues, jazz, prog, psychedelic, etc all held together with the Latin roots. Incredibly raw and powerful guitar playing throughout the entire album, Santana is a god on the instrument. But while the guitar is amazing, I have to point out how important all of the percussion is on the album. It's what gives the album the Latin vibes the most I think. A bunch of fun jams that are easy to lose yourself in, I listened to this album twice in a row I was so into it. There is not a single weak moment on this album. I really can't wait to listen to this again. 5/5

I'm not the biggest fan of straight guitar play. But I am a fan of instrumental music which presence is lacking on this list. Other than that... Santana has a talent for easy going, merging-genre melodies.

What a way to start my journey. Heard the most famous song before but it's one of those albums that the not that famous songs are way better.

This album makes me feel like I'm jamming in a South American jungle. I love Santana's vibes. My favorite is the way he's able to project the guitar into the foreground where it almost sounds like it is singing. So much expression in that guitar. The real vocals fall to the background with the rest of the instruments and prop up the guitar as it shines.

Insane, zieke voorloper, elk nummer een banger

Classic Santana! Such a unique sound and vibe that makes you feel the music as one of kind.

Great from start to finish.

Fantastic latin psychedelic rock. I have a lot of respect for this band & Carlos Santana. Nearly all of their songs sound like Santeria practiced through their guitars & percussion. I have a memory of doing a full on performance with maracas to Black Magic Woman at a party when I was in my 20s. No other music could make me move like that. 4.5 stars

Fantastic album from one of the great guitarists of our time. Start to finish this one kept me moving.

I have always liked Santana and Carlos is a fantastic guitar player. They were the opening band at my first concert in 1981 with The Rolling Stones. I am of course familiar with the radio hits of this album. This is the first time I have listened to this record from start to finish and I enjoyed it very much. Classic rock with Latin influences and I like the deep track' "Hope You're Feeling Better". It had a very Deep Purple vibe. Great listen.

Pleasant enough in the background but I wouldn’t choose to put it on

Very interesting - I had never heard Santana before. Although maybe not something I will listen to a lot in the future, I did enjoy it

Delightful, delightful album. Really a perfect example of psychedelic, Jimmy Hendrix, meets jammed-out, blues guitar, great musicianship. Just feel GREAT throughout. Never too showy, but just enough on those fantastic solos to make you do a double-take. I really like how this album feels pretty sly in its brilliance. Just enough to keep you from tuning out, though a really great album to tune out to. Love it. 4/5.

That album was solid! Good funky grooves, great drums, the songs in Spanish were great, the ones in English were ok. All in all, a very impressive album by Santana!

I really wanted to like this. 3.4

Abraxas is a fuckin VIBE. Really cool to hear the synthesis of a few different cultures - latin beats & melodies combined with classic american rock. Santana shreds a bit too hard for my taste in the later part of the album, but Black Magic Woman & Oye Como Va are what make this album special.

I hadn't listened to this album in ages - probably literally decades - and forgot how great it is. Some of Santana's most popular and best tracks on here, but the whole album is great from start to finish. Carlos Santana's tone on guitar is unmistakable and he's on fire for this entire album. The rest of the band is also impressive with some fantastic percussion & organ that stood out to me on multiple tracks - all incorporating a Latin Rock/Jazz/Funk feel throughout. This is one of the few \"Albums of the Day\" recently that I immediately went back and listened to again.

Great album. Stellar guitar work. A perfect introduction to Santana and his version of Spanish electric guitar work.

Busy day yesterday, catching up four albums. This was not as good as expected, probably a bit dated thematically and sound wise.

A bit too much cowbell for one’s tastes and the vocals could not be more mediocre. But several strong moments, the best of which is the excellent “Incident at Meshabar” with its Tyneresque piano vamping and the contemplative (if slightly mawkish) “Samba pa Ti.” Decent and worth knowing though decidedly non-life altering.

Good in pockets but mostly kinda so-so. It just didn’t hold my attention the way a lot of Latin music does 🤷‍♂️ The Tito Puente track was the best.

I enjoyed this album. I wanted more Latin beats and less guitar hero stuff. Still, an enjoyable listen that makes me want to spin up more Latin music.

Beautiful guitar playing, the few times there is singing it feels superfluous. Real jams, I particularly like Oye Como Va.

When you’ve heard the hits a thousand times it is hard to put yourself back in the mind frame to appreciate just how good the music is. Great album. Samba Pa Ti pushes it from a 3.5 to a 4.

Fun album with some groovy tracks

May be one of the earliest albums I listened to. Black Magic Woman and Oye Como Va for the bass lines! Sorry Steve, Carlos Santana's playing style is nice to listen to, even if it's a one-trick pony.

Classic rock is classic but I’ll boogie down to Oye Como Va all damned day. Believe that.

Sweet sounds

Awesome album with a great fusion of classic rock sounds and Latin-inspired rhythms. Santana's guitar work is particularly outstanding and I love every track (with maybe the exception of the last one but that's more of a short outro than anything)

Great guitar player

I wore this out in high school and in college study sessions. I haven't listened to it in a very long time, but it slams. The flow is great and easy to listen to with minimal lyrical involvement. Good grooves.

It's hard to rate an album with so little depth. Sure, the music is easy to dance to and cheers you up on a miserably British rainy day. But skip forward a few tracks and you realise it doesn't get any better.

Good album and I've heard some of the songs before. The A-side is better than the B-side and luckily the album length is good for the amount of instrumental focus. Any longer and it would've been tiresome.

A little too much instrumental/guitar solo stuff for my liking. Just getting back from PR, I can see how this would be OK hanging out out a beach bar, but nothing I would seek out to listen on a regular basis. Oye Como Va will always make me think of Tito Puente and Puerto Rico. A couple tunes were rockers and after Oye Como Va, were probably my favorite songs off the album, Mother's Daughter and Hope You're Feeling Better. I would have enjoyed this album a lot more if most of the songs were like these 2. Anyway, can't say I was impressed, but just another OK album. I'm going with a 3 here, but mainly for Tito's song. Me encanta Puerto Rico. 3

3 The only songs that I knew by Santana going into this were Black Magic Woman because of Guitar Hero III and that one he did with Rob Thomas from Matchbox Twenty in the 90s. I’ve never really loved either, but I’ve always found Black Magic Woman at least to be pretty decent. It also happens to be probably the best song here (and is also apparently a Fleetwood Mac cover??), but the psychedelic nature of it makes it feel a little out of place on an album that bounces back and forth between a more traditional Latin style and the occasional bluesy track. Still, I didn’t think anything here was bad, and I found Santana’s guitar work to be pretty incredible across the board regardless of the genre he was taking on, though personally, I think this could have benefitted from having more vocals throughout. I know the guitar work is what he’s known for, but I think relying less on instrumentals would have kept my interest a little more. That to say, I do have to call out one mostly instrumental track in particular, that being Oye Como Va. I kept thinking to myself “Why does this song sound so familiar?”, and wouldn’t you know it, it’s a cover of a song from my family’s favorite Puerto Rican musician and Mr. Burns murder suspect, Tito Puente. Now, I’m not certain which version of the song I’m more familiar with, it may very well be Santana’s, but regardless, it’s a song that I know I’ve heard during my stays in Puerto Rico and that was absolutely perfect to hear in preparation for my next departure to the territory. I’m sadly back home and back to work as of the submission of this review, but giving this one last listen felt like a small taste of the island’s piña coladas I hold near and dear to my heart. If you ever find yourself in or nearby Fajardo in Puerto Rico, do yourself a favor and pick one up from El Cayo. Anyway, this didn’t really alter my opinion on Santana’s music in any particular way, but I appreciated the Tito Puente cover and the memories of vacation it brought along with it.

The opening track hits you right away with the smooth psychedelic/latin beats and is a great reminder that Santana is not just Carlos and his guitar, but a very talented band. Black Magic Woman and Oye Como Va became classics for a reason. Black Magic Woman in particular is one sexy song. There is not a single song on this album I did not like. This is a straight 5 - great sound, great skill, a pleasure to listen to.

# Playlist track - Samba Pa Ti # Notes - I really wish I had met this album back when I was listening to [[G3, Live in Concert]] all day. - Amazing album, some real bangers in there, and the guitar solos never get too long and tiring. - Latin beats really tie it all up together.

This album is loaded, a must have.

I was about to write this off as a very average classic rock album. While everyone knows Black Magic Woman and Oye Como Va at this point, those are not the reasons to come back to this album. The beauty of this album is in its fantastic instrumental tracks. The mysterious jam of the opening track, the jazzy groove of Incident at Neshabur, and the tragic romanticism of Samba Pa Ti are what really make this album interesting. The other tracks are solid Beatles/Stones/Small Faces copies, but not nearly as notable. I’m drinking to Samba Pa Ti tonight.

Nice, but sounds dated. Not something I will go back to

Uff, este discazo me acompañó durante varios meses cuando vivia solo en el extranjero. Una salvada gloriosa.

Super cool

3.7 - I've never been gripped by Santana but I liked this album. I think he deserves a 5 but for me personally, I just don't connect with it

I’ve never been a fan of Santana, probably because of that terrible 2000s pop song with Rob Thomas. However, this album was awesome. I liked it all a lot. Fave Tracks: Oye Como Va, Se a Cabo, Mothers Daughter 4.9/5

Never properly listened to santana but this was great, particularly the first track

This album is exactly why I wanted to use the album generator. While I have heard some mid 2000s Santana I was never impressed. This album is a work of art, brimming with passion and feeling and I am so happy to be introduced to it.

Definitely sits in the upper echelon of classic rock. It doesn't try to do anything more than what it is and benefits for it. Straightforward while still having its own flavor.

Kinda psychedelic rock then you get songs like incident at neyshabur and it’s like woah what the fuck that’s pretty good I wasn’t expecting that. Lovely album Favorite song: Oye Como va Worst: none 4.1/5

Solid 8/10

It's OK, but so much of this sounded like an intro waiting to become a song. I've never been blue-balled so hard before. Well, maybe once or twice ...

Always enjoy a good latin fusion

Meh. Would probably have enjoyed it much more if I was stoned.

Elevator music; very calming instrumental rock. Great for working to.

The album art spooked me and then the guitar melted me

My bad for expecting Santeria

The perfect album for dropping acid with your older brother

Obviously Santana’s guitar is the centerpiece of this album. Sadly, I have been trained to tune out classic rock guitar, especially in the form of Oye Como Va. The highlight for me on this album is the percussion.

It's just okay

Not for me

It was ok

never listened to the non-album tracks before ( the big 'hits' are good, but heard them so many times they've become white noise, particularly Samba Pa Ti) . Standout track was Se a Cabo, so for that it's getting a 3, with the option of upgrading the album as a while as i continue to give it more of a chance.

Accomplished.

Rocking songs, complex rhythms and melodies and sublime musicianship combine to make this a classic. You feel the Woodstock vibes as soon as it starts. Roll up a fatty and enjoy one of psych rock's classic albums.

Cool cool

Not my usual vibe, but I did enjoy the fuzzy/psychy stuff in the middle of this album

Combines three things I absolutely can't stand. Jazz, Latin music, and virtuoso guitar noodling. Hope You're Feeling Better was a good tune. Saved this from being a one.

Santana! I love them! Not my very favorite album of theirs which is why I’m only giving them four stars but they are amazing.

Great music. Enjoyed that it had the feeling of a live show.

I'd never listened to Abraxas, but I love the old Greatest Hits album. So it turns out I'd already listened to most of this album. What a wonderful album. Couldn't be happier.

It started a little slow but really picked up for me by the end. Very interesting blues rock sound with enough unique twists to make it stand out. Favorite track was Samba Pa Ti.

This album is really good. Solid rhythms throughout and I really love the guitar tone. Favorite songs are Black Magic Woman, Oye Como Va, and Samba Pa Ti.

Classic- incredible musicianship

Some classics

Classic album, a Must listen

Beyond the classics it’s pretty good. Can’t believe I never listened to it before.

Some great tracks on here. Love the chilled out vibe and it didn't overstay its welcome.

Black magic woman e nice, resten gikk meg hus forbi

5.5/10 Highlights: Samba pa ti

Singing Winds, Crying Beasts - 7.5/10 Black Magic Woman/Gypsy Queen - 7.5/10 Oye Como Va - 7.5/10 Incident at Neshabur - 7.5/10 Se a Cabo - 7.5/10 Mother's Daughter - 7.5/10 Samba Pa Ti - 8.5/10 Hope You're Feeling Better - 8.5/10 El Nicoya - 7.5/10 TOTAL - 69.5/90

It was good, might have to investigate Santana a bit more

Absolutely revolutionary album for its time, featuring a Latin jazz rock fusion that blends so well it would become a hit in America and lead the way for psychedelic music for years to come. With clean expansive percussion, jammy but not overpowering guitar, wonderfully vintage organ chords, and forward strong bass. Truly one of the earliest jammy pieces I can truly get lost in.

So Santana was a solid first album for this to throw my way. Carlos is a classic with one of the most distinct and recognizable guitar sounds in music. A pretty great overall album if a little short, and full of energy after a bit of a sluggish start. The Latin percussion is a lot of fun. I listened to this while i was cooking dinner and it was the perfect soundtrack for that.

Classic

Groovy and Funky all at the same time. A wonderful concoction of passionate singing and a band that understands rhythm.

It was alright

Black magic woman + instrumental and spanish songs. 3

Главное, что слушать эту музыку просто "фан". Формат 1001 не предполагает прослушивание одного альбома много раз (скорее это моя проблема, что мне не хочется слушать один альбом несколько раз подряд). И мне кажется, что для оценки такого рода альбомов это очень важно: вот эту прогрессив-музыку довольно трудно воспринимать по достоинству сходу, даже если ты типа наслушанный и всё такое. Лучшая песня - Black Magic Woman / Gypsy Queen.

I enjoyed this far more than I expected to. Abraxas blends rock, Latin rhythms and blues in a way that feels both loose and precise. The instrumental sections are interesting and genuinely different. They never feel self indulgent and instead add colour and texture to the album. The musicianship throughout is superb, especially the percussion and guitar work. Black Magic Woman is obviously a highlight and a great tune. Smooth, hypnotic and instantly recognisable. The album flows really well from start to finish and feels cohesive rather than a collection of separate ideas. If I am being picky, it perhaps lacks that one enormous, era defining anthem that dominates the whole record, but the overall quality more than makes up for it. Favourite song: Black Magic Woman Least favourite: None that stood out negatively Album artwork: Completely nuts and all over the place, but in a way that perfectly matches the vibrant, psychedelic sound of the music

Pretty good stuff!! Definitely peaks near the beginning and has some forgettable tracks though

Nice

Love Santana from a long time ago forward! Great album.

Nothing quite like Santana

Pretty iconic album. Short and sweet, unlike a lot of the rest of the late 60s/early 70s jam nonsense this list shoves down my gullet.

Santana is very fun on guitar, and the songs are incredibly groovy.

Pure Psychedelic/Latin Rock GOLD. Me hizo sacarme unos pasitos antiguos de herencia latina.

Classic, own the vinyl

Great album by Santana! Some well-known cover hits and the album cover itself is just pure art

Groovy and fun, not much else to add to this.

I was all ready to complain after the first track about how this just sounds like the inside of a Brazilian steak house, but I’ll be damned if I wasn’t having fun the rest of the time.

I never think about Santana, and then Abraxas plays and I remember that there's really no better jammy guitar album.

Way better than I was expecting

Truly a guitar great!

carlossssss, ugh. so good. wished the album was longer, felt like it flew by so quickly.

I need more vocals. I can’t do all of these instrumental, jam band type albums any longer 😭😭 I think I could only listen to this if it was in person

wowie, also a crazy cool cover but unfortunately a bit short

Would def listen to this again and again, what a jam

My child loved this 5*

Pretty solid, the instrumentals were great. Perfect for a long car ride.

Santana is an amazing guitarist. I've always loved this album.

As much as I was dreading this after hearing a lot of this record on dive bar juke box on heavy rotation - it’s still a good and strong record - with instrumental that transcend their format and overall a pumping and fun record. Enjoyed it.

classic

Nice, pleasant and warm.

OYE COMO VA

Nice drumming

Santana is a bop. I got some good work done while listening to this album.

What’s there to say other than..Brilliant! As played by Carlos Santana.

Solid and fun, enjoyed the whole album. Nothing stood out, but nothing was bad

This was really nice

10/10

Great album!

While I recognize a lot of the songs off this album I have never listened to it all the way through. That said, I know it's going to be a good one, between 'Black Magic Woman' and 'Oye Como Va' there are some real bangers. A really fun listen, but not necessarily my favorite. 3/5

6.5/10 Pleasant surprise, not really like I expected. This is the best of the 70s classic rock albums I have heard in this project so far. Rock, latin, psych, jazz. Melting pot Great vibes, really feels like a warm summer evening in California Keyboard/organ particularly good Best: Oye Como Va

Black Magic Woman :)

3.3

Santana y su guitarra. Correcto. Sin más.

Great guitarist, but not my style.

Excellent!

Some of the most iconic Santana's songs, but the rest of the album is somehow disappointing.

1. crying beaztz - 1.5 2. black magic uuoman - 2.5 3. oye como va - 1.5 4. incident - 1.5 5. ze acabo - 1.5 6. motherz daughter - 1 7. zamba pa ti - 2.5 8. hope youre feeling better - 1 9. nicoya - 0

It was a fun time! Great mostly instrumental classic rock with grooves, latin grooves. Classic Santana. Good stuff. but not mindblowing. But really really good.

Sounds like Latin prog. Fine, quite pleasant to listen to.

Great background listen

I don’t know why I dreaded this so much. Maybe Rob Thomas has something to do with it. Way more enjoyable than expected! And short and snappy enough to not get old.

One of his better ones !

Great interplay between the band members...did not know that 'Black Magic Woman' was a cover!

Unbelievable, felt like I was on the edge of the universe looking in on something otherworldly

7.5/10

That famous Santana guitar tone just works so well with Latin music. They found a great sounding formula and just rolled with it.

I was expecting blazing guitar but got roots, world, blues drives tunes. Way better than I thought it would be.

This is exactly what Early Santana should sound like. Pass the reefer please!

This one was just fun. Good vibes, indeed.

Loved it! I’m a huge Santana fan.

Good memories are evoked

Easy listen. Songs not nearly as long as I expected based on genre and release year. Couple of really solid songs but the rest passed by without leaving much of a mark.

Haven’t heard of this. 1970s Rock album. Quite enjoying this, vibey songs. High 3 so far.

Enjoyable. All the songs are about twice as long as they need to be, but that's normal for the time.

I would probably give it a 2.5. I get that he’s one of the greats. Just not my speed.

i get i should like this more. he is objectively talented but here we are could i write poetry to this? n

It's a fine album. No other notes.

So good. We all know Santana is an all time great guitar player, but I think he's a great band leader and collaborator as well. The band sounds so tight and together that this album sounds like an amazing jam session without ever coming off the rails.

Needs more guitar solos.

A couple of bangers and some snoozers

Another classic- "Black Magic Woman" & "Oye Como Va" are staples (which is funny as they're both covers), the former being far more associated w/ Santana than the original Fleetwood Mac version (which I don't think I'd ever even heard until looking it up to check). If your boomer parents (or grandparents) leaned even slightly hippy (or if you have any Latin heritage), you've heard these songs, if not the whole album.

There are some quality jams. "Oye Como Va" was the only song I was really familiar with prior to listening. The overall flow of the album was good, but nothing really stuck out to make me want to come back to frequently. Nice grooves though.

Schon gut

vibe! did not expect mostly instrumental tho 6/7

Probably the most cohesive awesome album by Santana. Always worth a listen.

This is dinner music for a swankier event. I like the drums. Felt easy to move your hips too. Easy listening.

I liked the music from Santana very much, but I think, it is to much synthetic

Hoping for more lyrics, but guitar was great and the inclusion of Spanish instruments.

Nice, but I like the first Santana Album more

So good!

Legendary.

3.5-4 liked when it leaned into rock, like with “Samba Pa Ti” and “Hope You’re Feeling Better,” and while the classics like “Oye Como Va” and “Black Magic Woman” are great, it feels like I was listening to two different albums. I also don’t like that dangerous territory of ‘adult-contemporary-smooth-jazz-easy-listening-in-your-uncle’s-backyard-with-a-can-of-beer-or-a-glass-of-wine’ and I thought this album crossed that line a couple times. Still, super talented.

Honestly really good one. A bit typical but such fun music

This fucking hit different. The guitar was everywhere all at once and just kept hitting. One of my favourite albums I have never heard of.

I mean it was fiiiiine but eh

Listened to it twice.

Now we're talking! A couple of favorites here!

Santana's "Abraxas" is a foundational rock classic that seamlessly blends Latin rhythms with electrifying guitar solos. Each track is a vibrant fusion of styles, creating an album that's timeless and utterly captivating.

3 - I was debating between a 3.5 and a 3, but I decided on a three because I know the album is good, but it's not entirely my thing. I don't see myself going back to listen to any of the deeper cuts, even if they're alright. It was nice and short.

I enjoyed the latino rythms in most of these songs. The songs that got a little too "rock n roll" weren't as good. Of course the hits off this album are special songs!

Interesring choice to listen, with múltiples and great mix of music from Latinoamérica

Cheerful, easy on the ear

Good

Deliciously good!!!

Very involving. I will listen to this again.

I've never really listened to Santana before and this is much more like Jazz than I anticipated. Weird, jazzy, psychy, rock and roll.

Superb!

ill never put this on by choice, but i give it a 3 because i have a soft spot for oy ya commo va

There’s no mistaking Santana!

Surprising amounts of genre influences

2 classics that the majority would love and remember but not keen on the rest.

Loved it!!! Great for the day shores and mood.

In a word: sultry. I've always been a fan of Santana, and this album rocks. Smooth guitar/lyrics/rhythm. I guess it's also jam band-y, which I didn't really understand about Santana until now. An easy album to put on in the background and simply enjoy. Memorable songs: Black Magic Woman, Oye Como Va, Samba Pa Ti

I have always been impressed by Carlos Santana’s guitar skills and the album was a lovely reminder of how much I sleep on this good music.

Enjoyed this sound, Gypsy Queen is great.

Such a unique guitar tone. Great jams that don't overstay. Excellent

Really good. Santana always has great vibes. "Black Magic Woman" has always been a fun listen. Really smooth sound.

I think this is the second time I’ve listened to this album. A brilliant psychedelic/jazzy guitar album with Latin influences. Love the percussion and Santana’s guitar playing is fantastic. As good as any psychedelic album from this era.

What a guitarist! “Black Magic Woman” and “Oye Como Va” are huge hits - that I’ve heard before - but this album is more than those two songs. Great blend of Santana’s solos with the rest of the band proving their abilities as well. Cool Latin vibe underlying with classic 70s rock sounds overtop. Liked how the songs wove together to provide a tide of music, slowing and quieting just to swell again; made for a pleasant album-long listening session.

I haven't listened to a full Santana album since he released Supernatural in 1999. That album is quite different than this album and I am happy to say it. Abraxas is great. It has my favourite song Black Magic Woman in it. But after listening to this album, the song 'Hope You're Feeling Better' might dethrone BMW. Honestly, people talk about how Jim Hendrix is the king of guitar, but I think I like Carlos Santana over Hendrix. That's definitely a hot take for sure. But I love Santana's guitar tone. And his solos aren't wankery. His VOCs aren't necessarily better but I am on the fence to which I prefer. Anyways, enough comparisons. This album has songs that sound like the Black Keys... But better. I wonder if the Black Keys took some inspiration from Santana. I mean, how could you not? Even the Spanish songs were enjoyable, despite me not knowing what was being said. Thoroughly enjoyed this record.

Good fun. Very much of its time. Prefer the tunes to the extended instrumental work outs. Haven’t listened to it for years. Good to go back to.

meh. it’s not bad, but i don’t quite get the hype. i’d have to be on drugs to listen to this again and even for that i’d rather put on something else.

I liked my favorites. Not crazy about the rest.

Really great album

Supreme!

iconic Album but marking it down cause Santana is a dick head

Jazzy fun energetic record. Great playing from everyone. Solid recommendation. Repeats: black magic woman, mother's daughter

Super hot percussion and keyboards carry the day here. In my opinion, Carlos Santana remains one of the most overrated guitar players in pop music history.

Lots of awesome songs that bring back memories.

Love, love, love this album. Banger through and through.

On first listen I was surprised how much I like the album as a collective whole. Songs like Black Magic Woman and Oye Como Va as stand alone songs are boring as hell to me. As part of collection it feels different. Mother’s Daughter was an immeadiate highlight to me on first listen and I really like Samba Pa Ti. That said - it’s still boring but you can’t deny his talent. The thing that really is annoying is he sounds like my brother in law singing.

Legend on the guitar

There were 3 songs I already knew. One other one I really liked. Good energy and a nice groove overall.

Fucking awesome. Silky with a bite

OYE COMO VA MI RITMO BUENO PA GOZAR MULATA *the most delicious fkin solos ever* HUH!!

Once this album got stuck on my record player and I was high and it took me an embarrassing amount of time to notice

This wasn’t the Incident at Neshabur, but I Hope You’re Feeling Better after listening to this. Like Singing Winds, Crying Beasts, this album was great

This is a superb album.

I feel like this is peak Latin Rock.

Classic. Smooth and elegant guitar, psychedelic melodies and latin american rhythms

One of my all-time favorites from almost half a century ago!

Just good, latin-influenced rock. Definitely heard some recycled riffs throughout this album from Carlos Santana, but still great rhythms and good times.

After a while it all sounded the same.

Pretty decent album of mostly instrumentals. But to be expected by a great guitarist, again not something that I'd just throw on, but I wouldn't be upset to Listen to it again.

Quite enjoyable! Felt like I should be beachside with a cocktail somewhere hot.

Mother's Daughter slaps

One of Santana’s best

First rate guitar. Love the accompaniments throughout too.

This album is definitely good. Santana's guitar level is on nearly god level (especially for 1969). Favorite song(s): "Black Magic Woman/Gypsy Queen", "Oye Cómo Va". Solid 4/5

This album covers a wide range of genres while always keeping a consistent focus on Santana’s style. From funk to jazz to rock and psychedelia, Carlos manages to perfectly execute each song. I have no complaints with any of it. 5/5

Not really my type

If it weren’t for Peter Green’s Fleetwood Mac, this anti-American would be smuggling drugs and people across the border.

Good but you have to be in the mood

Went by pretty fast, but maybe that means it didn't grab my attention?

I'm shocked to learn that neither Black Magic Woman nor Oye Como Va are Santana originals, instead coming from Fleetwood Mac and Tito Puente respectively. Santana's first #1 US record release, and on a larger scale, one of the earliest modern musicians to bring Latin music into a popular space. Even if the songs are not all originals, this album drips with charisma and is presented excellently

I came into this from the Wikipedia article expecting to give it 3 or 4 stars, and left very surprised. It's pretty darn great. I'm familiar with a couple of the tracks (Oye Como Va, Samba Pa Ti) as jazz charts, but this overall modern Latin-rock genre is quite unfamiliar to me. And Santana Latin-rocks the house down. Every song is great - even the mysterious, atmospheric Singing Winds, Crying Beasts - and the album was over as soon as it had begun. Excellent guitar work and a fitting, precise-yet-jammy vocal performance.

Classic dad rock

While listening to the album I found myself thinking about the way we listen to them and consume art in general, The conclusion regarding this is that, particularly, the way I consume art revolves around like, dislike and experience. Based on this analysis method, Based on this logic, I decided to give it a small rating of 2, the work is pleasant especially at the beginning, several experiments and syncretisms with Mexican and Latin music in general, but, leaving aside exoticism for the simple fact that it is peculiar, personally, this album didn’t awaken anything in me, neither good nor bad, much less a great experience, it is just passable, pleasant. Only to conclude is it necessary to evidence that in its historical and regional context, because it is Latin and not hegemonic, when compared to the big names in British and American psychedelic and hard rock, the band made an excellent work taking of already established rock and Abraxing it, creating an impressive syncretism.

Mein lieblings Album von Santana. All Killers No Fillers.

Gänsehaut und Flashbacks! Ich bin nicht auf dem Laufenden: gibt es solche Musik heute noch?

Perfectly pleasant Latin groove rock, not my thing, but very nice.

Santana bore the pants off me. Oo! Look how many notes I can play! I struggle with any sort of "fusion" whether it be Jazz fusion (dreadful) or this Latin fusion.

i’ve known about Santana for a while, being on the outskirts of the jam band scene, but this is the first time i’ve sat down and actually listened to them. very cool

bien la verda disfrute, santana no es mi persona favorita pero no puedo negar que su musica esta completísima.