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21 Apr, 2016
Abraxas 24 Karat Gold Ultradisc Recording
1 of 1 found this helpful Probably the best mastering/recording of the classic Santana album. The beginning of the 70's saw rock fusion with salsa, jazz and blues - a frankly unkown concept - incredibly it found a market and in some instances like this worked supremely. This would be a good entry for first time exposure to this genre. The Black Magic Woman cover of the classic Peter Green (Fleetwood Mac) song adds a who new dimension giving an almist Voodoo slant with the use of a different beat and chord structure . The cover has the painting "annunciation" by Mati Klarwein ((1961) apparently Santana saw it in a magazine and asked it be used as the album cover . As a vinyl fan I have heard all versions of this album including the audiophile quality - this recording has a warmth and clarity that frankly all the others lack .
Mind you your own ears are the best judge!