Product Code: WET30295567
Original price was: $32.99.$19.79Current price is: $19.79.Abraxas, released in September 1970, is Santanas second studio album and marks a turning point in the bands fusion of Latin, rock, jazz, and blues influences. The album captures a deeply expressive sound driven by Carlos Santanas fluid guitar lines, the percussive pulse of congas and timbales, and melodic interplay among keyboards and bass. It expanded the bounds of what Latin rock could be, offering both fiery instrumental passages and accessible vocal songs. The recording sessions embraced spontaneity, capturing performances with vibrant energy and dynamic contrasts. Abraxas arrived at a moment when rock audiences were increasingly open to cross-cultural experimentation.
Tracks like Black Magic Woman / Gypsy Queen, Oye Cmo Va, and Samba Pa Ti became instant classics, showcasing the bands ability to shift from groove-oriented Latin rhythms to soulful, melodic hooks. The albums success helped bring Latin rock into the mainstream and influenced countless musicians exploring rhythmic hybridity. Its blend of virtuosity and emotional resonance continues to resonate decades later, making Abraxas a cornerstone in the Santana catalog and a lasting touchstone in the evolution of world-inflected rock.
Reviews"Many of the Santana albums that came out in the '70s are worth acquiring, but for novices, Abraxas is an excellent place to start." AllMusic
Abraxas is a masterwork of synergy and spirit, where Santanas playing glides over a vibrant percussive foundation. Rolling Stone
The second Santana album, Abraxas, takes Latin-rock to a place previously unimaginable. Pitchfork
A1 Singing Winds, Crying Beasts
A2 Black Magic Woman / Gypsy Queen
A3 Oye Como Va
A4 Incident At Neshabur
B1 Se A Cabo
B2 Mother'S Daughter
B3 Samba Pa Ti
B4 Hope You'Re Feeling Better
B5 El Nicoya
