Shango

Bought this to replace my album and I can put on the computer easily.

I have been a Santana fan for years and saw him live twice so have just about every album released on Vinyl and now rebuying some of the CD's for my collection and didn't mind Shango but not as good as some of the other albums hes released than again depends on personal taste three and half out of five .

hi everybody,not a bad album, but not a masterpiece from santana too! but some great songs neverthless, like Hold on, Oxun and Shango! but also and especially, Nowhere to run and the greatest hit from this album, Let me inside! what a beautiful song!it seems that 30th anniversary edition is remastered! take it and buy it music-lovers!

This is a really good Disc, but the description says that it's an Import and Remastered.All I got was Updated Artwork in the CD Clear Tray with the same crappy issue of the CD from 15 years ago.Buyer Beware. Disc Info states 1982, No Where in the liner notes does this discindicate "REMASTERING" Same goes for ZEBOP!

Great CD, received it fast

I have always loved Santana was one of my groups I use to listen to growing up went to see them in concert what a great show was out doors I will always be a fan of their music

A little pricy for 10 cuts Packaging left a lot to be desired 5of 10 cuts were good overall ok

Had the album back in the 80"s.i loved it , so i decided to get the cd.its one of my favorites!

This album was notable for the return of original band keyboardist Gregg Rolie. Sound-wise, the album ploughed a bit of a similar furrow to the rocky, periodically commercial predecessor, "Zebop!", but this one had more Latin rhythm in it, although some of the riffs are seriously heavy. I like both "Zebop!" and this one. They are both breaths of fresh air. I actually think this is a great, underrated album. Santana's more full-on "rock" period was a good one, and a little-mentioned one, unfortunately. None of this material makes it on to "Best Of Santana" compilations, which is a shame.TRACK LISTING1. The Nile2. Hold On3. Night Hunting Time4. Nowhere To Run5. Nueva York6. Oxun (Oshun)7. Body Surfing8. What Does It Take (To Win Your Love)9. Let Me Inside10. Warrior11. Shangó"The Nile" is an atmospheric, soulful groove about Egypt, with brooding rhythms and a heavy drum sound. It has some excellent heavy rock riffs too. "Hold On" is a catchy, melodic number with a Doobie Brothers vibe to it, for me. It has a very chat-friendly poppy sound as well and, indeed, was a minor hit. "Night Hunting Time" is a delicious slice of captivating funky soul. "Nowhere To Run" is a an energetic, guitar-driven rock pounder.Being the eighties, synthesiser had to make a solid appearance sooner or later and it duly does on the instrumental "Nueva York", together with some swirling organ. Carlos Santana's guitar flies around in typical fashion all over the track, and the percussion is, as you would expect, breathtakingly frantic. Carlos lays down some heavy riffs and the piano goes invitingly salsa."Oxun (Oshun)" is a jerky, rock-powered song about African roots, sung in gravelly fashion by Alex Ligertwood. It contains some infectious tribal percussion and vocals in the middle before Carlos gives us some searing rock guitar. There is some addictive stuff on here. This is continued on the sublime tones of "Body Surfing" which has some lovely, melodic verses and a big, heavy, rocking chorus. It also has some quirky Latin keyboard bits in the middle. The riff sounds a bit like that used on Michael Jackson's "Beat It" in places.The cover of Junior Walker & The All-Stars' "What Does It Take (To Win Your Love)" is a good one - rhythmic and soulful, with Carlos giving us the refrain on guitar. "Let Me Inside" has a warm, bassy backing and a deep, affecting groove. Another excellent track on an album that is full of them. "Warrior" is an ebullient, muscular rocky instrumental, with a superb rumbling bass line, and the title track is a short piece of tribal, African percussion to conclude a lively, most enjoyable and highly recommended album.

Very Good !

excellent product speedily dispatched

Good value for the price

Any santana cd is excellent in my book (he has produced 1or2 duff ones) however if you are one of the choosen ones this cd will do you well.