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Binding: Audio CDEAN: 0074646549025 Format: Original recording remastered Label: Sony Manufacturer: Sony MPN: 65490 Number Of Discs: 1 Publisher: Sony Release Date: March 31, 1998 Studio: Sony Editorial Review: Amazon.com essential recording: 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 Album 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. Album Description: Euro pressing packaged in a digipak. Sony. 2005. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - WARNING - This DTS 5.1 mix is awfulI borrowed this disc from my sister to see if it was worth laying out a premium for it in the aftermarket. Buyer beware...this is a poor production. The bass is almost non-existent. The highs are overblown and the mix unto itself is bizarre. If you want to pay a premium for an audiophile version of Abraxas then treat yourself to the stereo SACD. It's really ashame as this would have been great album in 5.1 if done properly. Rating:  - AbraxasSantana-Abraxas ****1/2 When some people think of the Gibson SG guitar they think of Angus Young of AC/DC or Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath or sometimes even Pete Townsend of The Who, and while all of those are great guitarists, None of them was able to make that baby cry like Carlos Santana was on the groups first two albums. Weaving his guitar lines through hit singles like their reading of the (original) Fleetwood Macs 'Black Magic Women' and 'Oye Como Va' for the mainstream to hear ... Read More Rating: - MoFi does it once againThis 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 ... Read More Rating: - Worst sound I've ever heardIf you think to spent your money on this DTS, save it. If you already have it and think that it sounds good, please send me your recommendations in order that I can hear it to. It's the worst mix of the century. Rating: - Love this masterpieceI have always loved Santana's earlier work. I'm purchasing this in CD because I want to have it forever. Those who rate this album negatively probably weren't even alive when Santana recorded it. Ignore the negatives. This is one that shouldn't be missed! |
