1001 Albums Summary

A true classic of psychedelic rock, Carlos Santana has a magical and romantic sound that mixed with samba and a latin touch, works very well, also the guitar solos are incredible. Although I had already heard "Black Magic Woman" and "Oye Como Va," the entire album surprised and delighted me.

I must admit I'm not a big fan of folk; i think it's one of those genres you either love or hate. That's precisely why i approached the album with some prejudice. However, i can say it's a good album. I didn't love it, and i know i won't revisit it, but it feels so intimate. Joni Mitchell does a great job as a songwriter; each lyric feels like a confession and is unnervingly personal. As a woman, it's impossible for me to hate the album because we've all experienced "A Case for You."

I don't know much about music theory or jazz, but it's easy to see that this is an extremely sophisticated and experimental album, very enjoyable and a must-have for any jazz fan. I loved "Take Five" and the abstract cover.