Abraxas [Original recording remastered]

Santana | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 31, 1998)
• Original Release Date: 2000
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Original recording remastered
• Label: Sony
• ASIN: B0000062FL
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  DVD Audio  |  Vinyl  |  MiniDisc  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (119 customer reviews)
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  • #57 in Music > Rock > Blues Rock

Editorial Reviews

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Santana's 1970 follow-up to their Woodstock-propelled smash '69 debut found leader Carlos Santana further expanding his San Francisco group's already broad musical boundaries. To wit: two hit singles that emanated from opposite ends of the spectrum--"Black Magic Woman," originally written and recorded by English blues-rock guitarist Peter Green and Fleetwood Mac, and New York Latin percussionist/dance music king Tito Puente's infectious "Oye Como Va." Tying blues, rock, and salsa together in one pancultural package, Abraxas also featured such standout tracks as "Gypsy Queen" and "Singing Winds, Crying Beasts." The latter underscored the growing Eastern sensibilities of guitarist Santana. --Billy Altman

Product Description

Released in 1970, Abraxas, Santana's second album, sees the band expanding its already wildly diverse Latin rock sound by adding deeper elements of blues and jazz to the sizzling mix. Abraxas is home to two more of the group's signature monster hits: the hypnotic, rhythmically hectic interpretations of Tito Puente's "Oye Como Va" and Fleetwood Mac's "Black Magic Woman."

Sundazed's exact vinyl replica of this calienté classic is sourced directly from the original Columbia masters. --This text refers to the Vinyl edition.

Customer Reviews

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41 of 42 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Columbia raises the bar, February 20, 2000

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"keonikrazey" (Heidelberg, Germany) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Abraxas (Audio CD)

Columbia/Legacy has restored some of the best music in its catalogue, and this album gets a royal treatment. The three bonus tracks are from a live performance and give you a taste of the band's stage persona, but the sound quality is tweeked to perfection, if you have the old one, this is well worth the price. This album is essential to anyone concerned with an eclectic mix of rock. Blues influences are predominant, but the mix of jazz-fusion and Afro-latin rhythms make every track listenable and exciting. If your going to buy one Santana album, this is the one to start with, then go to his first and third albums. The rest will work out in time. A wonderful remastering to one of the greatest albums of all-time.

33 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Abraxas-a word you'll want to know, January 29, 2000

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K. MacAleese (Baltimore, MD) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Abraxas (Audio CD)

This album, along with the first and third Santana albums, is Carlos at his best. I consider this original line up of Santana's band to be the best. Songs like "Incident at Neshabur" and "Se A Cabo" burn with a firey Latin intensity. There is GREAT singing and Hammond organ playing from Gregg Rolie on just about every song. Another highlight is "Hope You're Feeling Better", a more "straight-ahead" rocker-less "Latin-sounding" than most Santana songs. Also, the live bonus tracks are a real treat. The remastered sound quality is PRISTINE on the studio tracks- a real treat to hear that great Santana percussion so crystal-clear. While you listen to this album, marvel over how each song has such a "live" feel to it, not the sterility of many studio albums. It almost sounds as if the band is plugged in and playing live at your house! I can't recommend this highly enough-as well as Santana I and III. Do yourself a favor and get them ALL!

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A timeless Rock and Roll masterpiece!, February 1, 2000

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historyone (Republic of Texas, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Abraxas (DVD Audio)

Wow what an album! Recorded in 1970, it proves that great musicianship is timeless and always delightful to hear. Carlos Santana is one of the greatest guitarists of the 20th century and he shows his technique here especially in "Black Magic Woman". Gregg Rollie (sp) blends his vocal talent perfectly to the style of music that Santana was playing. This is a great CD to any Rock-N-Roll fan especially on the end of the CD when you hear "Black Magic Woman" recorded live. A must have!