Santana – Amigos (VG+/VG)
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Amigos is an LP by Santana from 1976 released on the Columbia label.
About this album
Amigos is one of Santana’s most melodically focused and commercially successful 1970s albums, balancing fiery Latin rock with funk, blues and fusion. Released in 1976, it marked a strong return to concise, song-driven writing after the group’s more exploratory early-’70s work. The album was produced by David Rubinson and features the instrumental favourite “Europa (Earth’s Cry Heaven’s Smile)”, one of Santana’s best-known pieces, alongside propulsive cuts such as “Dance Sister Dance (Baila Mi Hermana)”. Its mix of rhythm, guitar tone and accessible hooks helped keep Santana’s sound vital in a decade when rock audiences were shifting fast.
Genre: Pop & Rock
Review
AllMusic rating:AllMusic users:Artist: SantanaLabel: Columbia – PC 33576Format: LP, Album, StereoUnits: 1Country: USReleased: 1976Genre: Pop & RockA1 Dance Sister Dance (Baila Mi Hermana)
A2 Take Me With You
A3 Let Me
B1 Gitano
B2 Tell Me Are You Tired
B3 Europa (Earth'S Cry Heaven'S Smile)
B4 Let It Shine