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Abraxas [Original recording remastered]

SantanaAudio CD
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When Carlos Santana was first approached by his friend Clive Davis to discuss the record executive’s idea for a new concept album, the legendary guitarist and bandleader was reticent, as is his nature. After all, these ‘guitar classics’, as the project came to be known, were “the Mona Lisas,” in Carlos’ words, “songs done by the daVincis of our time, ... Read more in Amazon's Santana Store

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  • 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 Music
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (138 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,244 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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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

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The #1 smash that changed radio playlists forever. Includes Black Magic Woman/Gypsy Queen; Oye Como Va , and the seven other tracks from the original album. The CD-only bonus tracks are Se a Cabo; Toussaint L'Overture , and Black Magic Woman/Gyspy Queen , recorded live at Royal Albert Hall on April 18, 1970.

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I am sure they will soon put this one out in a two CD version like their 1st/2rd albums. David D. McFarland  |  11 reviewers made a similar statement
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53 of 54 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Columbia raises the bar February 20, 2000
Format: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.
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39 of 40 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Abraxas-a word you'll want to know January 29, 2000
Format: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!
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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A timeless Rock and Roll masterpiece! February 1, 2000
Format: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!
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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Great Album but Needs Better Remastering! March 10, 2006
Format:Audio CD
I'm not sure why reviews of the gold, DTS and other versions are all on this page when clearly this page refers to the re-issued "re-mastered" 1998 version with bonus tracks but in any case, I'll review this version in case anyone's interested.

The cd itself has got great liner notes explaining a brief early history of Santana which is a nice touch. The bonus tracks, all previously unreleased, actually enhance the listening experience which seldom results as many other attempts at adding bonus tracks to otherwise classic albums tend to take away somewhat from the overall quality of the album. Also, given the fact that these last 3 tracks were recorded live at the Royal Albert Hall, the sound quality is very good.

However, it's with the main course of this meal and not the dessert that I have my beef with. I don't know how much of this is due to a severely deteriorated master source but the sound quality of the album proper (i.e. the first 9 tracks) is quite poor. The volume levels are low overall and the bass seems to overpower everything else.

To its credit, nowhere on the cd does it claim that this album has been remastered only that it has been mastered by Vic Anesini which gives us hope that the powers that be can still seek out a better master source from the vaults or do a proper remastering job with today's state of the art equipment to truly do justice to this brilliant classic rock album.

And now to the quality of the songs: Carlos Santana who once played with Miles Davis is very obviously heavily influenced by him, Tito Puente and Gabor Szabo (Gypsy Queen) and this is very evident on this album.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars MoFi does it once again May 8, 2008
Format:Audio CD
This is a review of the sound quality of the latest MoFi remastering of this album, NOT a review of the merit or stature of Abraxas (we already know it is classic).

Having had several iterations of this album over the years, most recently the last Sony remaster, this MoFi blows everything else away. Incredible clarity, great 3-dimensional imaging... it's hard to believe that after all these years, Sony hasn't been able to get so much musical information out of the mastertape for their previous releases of Abraxas and that MoFi just did. I should note that the earlier MoFi release of this paled in comparison. It was surpassed by the last remastering of Abraxas that Sony did, BUT it was state of the art at time of release, and that's been many, many years ago... FIVE STARS!!!
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29 of 35 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars Not for Audiophiles October 14, 2005
Format:DVD Audio
If you're not anal about sound quality then please skip this review.

That said, this DTS disc sounds terrible. Why?

1- If you're even vaguely familiar with this album or the songs, you will hardly recognize them here. The multi-channel mix is way out of phase from the original stereo mix; in other words, they sound totally different from each other.

2- This disc doesn't have the fidelity of the SONY re-mastered Abraxas. The tape hiss is very noticeable, and the overall sound is very dull. Just compare this disc with the newer re-mastered version and you will hear the difference immediatley.

Save your money and "maybe" someday SONY will release a multi-channel SACD from the same source as the rather excellent re-mastered cd.
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5.0 out of 5 stars good different
must have been a spiritual transition for Carlos and band, good cd but not his usual beat, Santana is the best so it's cool to take the journey with them
Published 26 days ago by Sandra T. Deweese
3.0 out of 5 stars Not remastered
This is a review of the 1998 Santana Abraxas CD,being promoted by Amazon as being remastered. After listening to it,I'm fully convinced that it's not. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Ramatam
5.0 out of 5 stars Abraxas Dts
I have the remastered CD which has more bass, but not much detail and separation compared to the DTS version. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Net Surfer
5.0 out of 5 stars Santana Abraxas
Bought this album years ago when it was first released. Upgraded my audio system and thought it was time to start getting some of my favorite albums on cd. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Jamie Thompson
4.0 out of 5 stars Powerful early Santana
One of Santana's first albums, containing some classic hit songs. Perhaps the unique thing about Carlos is his ability to play a single note on his guitar and just hold the thing... Read more
Published 2 months ago by S. Luebke
5.0 out of 5 stars Rock me Carlos!
This is an amazing album with every song just gels perfectly. The band puts together a deep percussion driven groove that allows Carlos Santana's guitar to seem to float... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Savonarola
5.0 out of 5 stars All time favorite from days gone by.
One of Santana's best.
It is a wonderful addition to my Rock Collection. I can always find what I am looking for at Amazon.
Published 3 months ago by Judi Bailey
1.0 out of 5 stars Incredibly Amaturish copy
Where the heck did this come from??? It certainly sounds like it was mixed from a master, which is even more puzzling. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Gonzo
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Santana album.
This is probably the most memoral album with Peter Green (Feetwood Mac) influence. The great band line-up, with some of their most memorable songs, Black Magic Woman, Samba pa ti,... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Martin M. Brooks
5.0 out of 5 stars Santana!
Abraxas! What is to say? A very good purchase. Carlos For President. Eight more words, now five, now three, now one.

Good buy.
Published 5 months ago by Paul Forel
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