Santana III SACD Mini LP Japan Quad Ltd Ed. SICP10138 7" Audio

Description: Santana: Three IIIMulti Hybrid Edition [Limited Edition]7-INCH MINI LP SACD HYBRIDRECORDED 1971RELEASED 2021SACD HybridCan be played on any standard CD PlayerMade in JapanSony Music Entertainment SICP 10138QuadraphonicReissue, RemasteredSTEREOComes with a Certificate of Authenticity Japanese original release.Santana's "Santana III" becomes available as SA-CD Multi Hybrid edition for the first time in the world. The SACD layer uses a DSD master converted from the original "Quadraphonic (4ch)" master. The CD layer uses 2ch mix master from SACD (latest remastering). Features a 7-inch mini LP cover artwork. Faithfully replicates two Japan edition single jackets and an ad poster. Audiophile quality Santana III is an album that undeservingly stands in the shadows behind the towering legend that is the band's second album, Abraxas. This was also the album that brought guitarist Neal Schon -- who was 17 years old -- into the original core lineup of Santana. Percussionist Thomas "Coke" Escovedo was brought in to replace (temporarily) José Chepitó Areas, who had suffered a brain aneurysm, yet who recovered quickly and rejoined the band. The rest were Carlos, organist Gregg Rolie, drummer Michael Schrieve, bassist David Brown, and conguero Michael Carabello. "Batuka" is the powerful first evidence of something being very different. The band was rawer, darker, and more powerful with twin leads and Schon's harder, edgier rock & roll sound paired with Carlos' blend of ecstatic high notes and soulful fills. It cooks -- funky, mean, and tough. "Batuka" immediately transforms itself into "No One to Depend On," by Escovedo, Carabello, and Rolie. The middle section is highlighted by frantic handclaps, call-and-response lines between Schon and Rolie, and Carlos joining the fray until the entire track explodes into a frenzied finale. And what's most remarkable is that the set just keeps on cooking, from the subtle slow burn of "Taboo" to the percussive jam workout that is "Toussaint l'Overture," a live staple in the band's set list recorded here for the first time (and featuring some cooking Rolie organ work at its beginning)."Everybody's Everything" is here, as is "Guajira" and "Jungle Strut" -- tunes that are still part of Santana's live show. With acoustic guitars, gorgeous hand percussion, and Santana's fragile lead vocal, "Everything's Coming Our Way" is the only "feel good" track here, but it's a fitting way to begin winding the album down with its Schon and Santana guitar breaks.The album ends with a completely transformed reading of Tito Puente's "Para los Rumberos," complete with horns and frantic, almost insanely fast hand drumming and cowbell playing. It's an album that has aged extremely well due to its spare production (by Carlos and the band) and its live sound.This is essential Santana, a record that deserves to be reconsidered in light of its lasting abundance and vision. Tracklist:01.Batuka02. No One to Depend On03.Taboo04.Toussaint L'Overture05. Everybody's Everything06. Guajira07. Jungle Strut08. Everything's Coming Our Way09. Para los Rumberos Testimonials from audiophiles:“Probably my favourite of the first three Santana albums. Everything is Coming Our Way has a nice jazzy feel to it with some fluid guitar from Santana. No One To Depend On is probably my favorite song on the whole album. Everybody's Everything is chaotic and a classic guitar break near the end that really needs to be heard. Neil Schon is heard here on this album and he is gone shortly afterward to form Journey. Greg Rollie is still around as is Michael Shrieve. Others may like Abraxas better, and it is a good album, but this one is where I go to get a quick Santana fix.” “This is truly Santana's finest moment. The entire album is excellent, from the seamless programming of the songs to the use of the horn section in several songs, something that I believe Santana may never have done again (unfortunately). One of my favorite rock recordings... and that album cover... 3D man.” IF YOU ARE BIDDING ON THIS OR ANY OF ITEMS OUT OF THE UK PLEASE SEE NOTE AT END OF LISTING REGARDING POSTAGE. PLEASE NOTE NEW OVERSEAS POSTAGE, PACKING AND HANDLING CHARGES. Thank you for visiting and shopping!

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