Santana album recommendation?

Foxhound · 02-07-2010, 01:57 PM

So I've had Santana's great debut album ever since it first showed up in record stores. I've also had the absolutely incredible "Abraxas" album ever since it was released. For whatever reason though I didn't buy another Santana album until years later when I stumbled across a deeply discounted copy of "Amigos". Well "Amigos" left me appalled. I didn't bargain for jazzy elevator music! What the hell happened to the great band I'd so enjoyed previously?

But is there another Santana album that I can safely buy? Are the rest of them like "Amigos" or are there any that hearken back to Santana's first two albums?

Mr. Shadow · 02-07-2010, 02:28 PM

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moonflower_%28album%29

flipflop · 02-07-2010, 03:15 PM

Yeah, Moonflower was the first I thought of too. The third album is great as well.

**Magic** · 02-07-2010, 03:16 PM

I really like the "Supernatural" album from 1999.

**Lord Grendel** · 02-07-2010, 03:40 PM

I agree with Flip about the III, it is very good.

Dave78 · 02-07-2010, 03:53 PM

For as good as his early albums are, I'm a bigger fan of Inner Secrets and Zebop!

His Brothers album recorded in 1994 with his brother and nephew is pretty good, too.

http://listen.grooveshark.com/#/sear...%20reflections

**Magic** · 02-07-2010, 03:58 PM

Yeppers, I gree Dave, Inner Secrets is excellent, too

flipflop · 02-07-2010, 05:09 PM

I 3rd that, Inner Secrets is good

Mr. Shadow · 02-08-2010, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Santana - 1970-05-22 - Honululu, HI
(Soundboard mp3@256)

Carlos Santana
Jose “Chepito” Areas
David Brown
Michael Carabello
Gregg Rolie
Michael Shrieve

01 - Se A Cabo (3:56)
02 - BMW Gypsy queen (5:04)
03 - Savor Jingo (8:11)
04 - Oye Como Va (4:57)
05 - Toussaint Evil Ways (5:01)
06 - Evil Ways (3:17)
07 - Treat (6:08)
08 - Gumbo (4:55)
09 - Waiting (4:30)
10 - Hope you're feeling better (4:25)
11 - Conquistador rides again (4:06)

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=U1U1ZYEN

Thumper · 02-08-2010, 09:22 PM

Another one for III .. Great album..

Rocker440 · 02-09-2010, 06:28 AM

Zebop is an excellent album! It does have a few cover songs, but is also very well balanced. I would easily recommend it!

Craig in Indy · 02-09-2010, 08:35 AM

III is my personal favorite. The solo in "Toussaint L'Overture" is a classic. He sort of lost me when he went into his "Devadip" period, but later stuff was better. Moonflower is good, and Inner Secrets and Marathon were OK. His "solo" Blues for Salvador album is pretty good, too.

02-07-2010, 01:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
Foxhound Banned Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 3,730	Santana album recommendation? So I've had Santana's great debut album ever since it first showed up in record stores. I've also had the absolutely incredible "Abraxas" album ever since it was released. For whatever reason though I didn't buy another Santana album until years later when I stumbled across a deeply discounted copy of "Amigos". Well "Amigos" left me appalled. I didn't bargain for jazzy elevator music! What the hell happened to the great band I'd so enjoyed previously? But is there another Santana album that I can safely buy? Are the rest of them like "Amigos" or are there any that hearken back to Santana's first two albums? Last edited by Foxhound; 02-07-2010 at 03:32 PM.

02-07-2010, 02:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
Mr. Shadow "Classic" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Age: 53 Posts: 1,320	Re: Santana album recommendation? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moonflower_%28album%29

02-07-2010, 03:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
flipflop Prisoner of rock'n'roll Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Denmark Posts: 1,108	Re: Santana album recommendation? Yeah, Moonflower was the first I thought of too. The third album is great as well. __________________ I've fallen off the edge of the world / I've fallen from the top of the mountain / Just to rise again // I've seen it from heaven and hell / I've seen it through the eyes of a stargazer // I want to be invisible / Just get me out of here / Could the dreamer be turning to stone // Rock and roll eyes / The keeper of rainbows / Collector of lies / Rock and roll eyes / My eyes R.J.D 1990

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Magic Administrator Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ohio, USA Age: 49 Posts: 7,235	Re: Santana album recommendation? I really like the "Supernatural" album from 1999.

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Lord Grendel The Beast Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Frozen Plains Age: 51 Posts: 10,975	Re: Santana album recommendation? I agree with Flip about the III, it is very good.

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Dave78 Banned Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 1,482	Re: Santana album recommendation? For as good as his early albums are, I'm a bigger fan of Inner Secrets and Zebop! His Brothers album recorded in 1994 with his brother and nephew is pretty good, too. http://listen.grooveshark.com/#/sear...%20reflections

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Magic Administrator Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ohio, USA Age: 49 Posts: 7,235	Re: Santana album recommendation? Yeppers, I gree Dave, Inner Secrets is excellent, too

02-07-2010, 05:09 PM	#8 (permalink)
flipflop Prisoner of rock'n'roll Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Denmark Posts: 1,108	Re: Santana album recommendation? I 3rd that, Inner Secrets is good __________________ I've fallen off the edge of the world / I've fallen from the top of the mountain / Just to rise again // I've seen it from heaven and hell / I've seen it through the eyes of a stargazer // I want to be invisible / Just get me out of here / Could the dreamer be turning to stone // Rock and roll eyes / The keeper of rainbows / Collector of lies / Rock and roll eyes / My eyes R.J.D 1990

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Thumper Sub Sonic Soul Shaker Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 3,109	Re: Santana album recommendation? Another one for III .. Great album..

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Rocker440 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Age: 48 Posts: 1,018	Re: Santana album recommendation? Zebop is an excellent album! It does have a few cover songs, but is also very well balanced. I would easily recommend it! __________________ As much as possible, enjoy each and every moment, music, friends and life!

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Craig in Indy Your cool Uncle Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Circle City Age: 56 Posts: 650	Re: Santana album recommendation? III is my personal favorite. The solo in "Toussaint L'Overture" is a classic. He sort of lost me when he went into his "Devadip" period, but later stuff was better. Moonflower is good, and Inner Secrets and Marathon were OK. His "solo" Blues for Salvador album is pretty good, too. __________________ Hire an architect - an ego is a terrible thing to waste

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