This is a masterpiece of an album. It’s 50 years old now (as of this writing) but it passes the test of time exceedingly well. From Santana, for me, it’s a very close second to Santana III, which is my desert island album. There is a whole blend of styles …
The best songs are comprised of excellence from all components of the band. Often the leads (vocals, guitarists, keyboards) get more attention from fans and the media, so I’d like to put the spotlight on those sections that perhaps spend less time in the spotlight. I’ll focus on bass, drums …
I did a fair amount of skipping school during high school. It certainly was a different time; there wasn’t a lot of chasing truants down or reporting home on absences. Whenever we were hanging out in a coffee shop, restaurant or pool hall, the employees didn’t appear to be overly …
Put aside the mundane practicalities such as electricity, stereo etc., and consider that you are stranded on a desert island with one record. What is it? I first thought of this concept way back in the dark ages of LPs, 8 tracks and home & car stereos. We didn’t have …
