Carlos Santana & Buddy Miles! Live!
Carlos Santana · 1972
46 min · 6 tracks · rock music
A vibrant fusion of rock and Latin rhythms, showcasing improvisational brilliance in a live setting.
Top tracks — play these first
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Evil Ways — This track serves as a hallmark of Santana's sound, blending rock and Latin influences while highlighting his signature guitar style. Its inclusion showcases the band's ability to reinterpret their hits in a live format.
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Them Changes — A cover of Buddy Miles' original, this rendition features dynamic interplay between Santana's guitar and Miles' powerful vocals, capturing the essence of their collaborative chemistry. It stands out as a highlight of their live performance together.
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Free Form Funkafide Filth — This sprawling jam exemplifies the improvisational spirit of the concert, blending various styles into an extended exploration that showcases both artists' virtuosity. It's a standout feature that defines the live album experience.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong improvisation and a unique blend of styles, making it distinct yet cohesive.
What we noticed
- The album features extended improvisational sections, particularly in 'Free Form Funkafide Filth', which stretches nearly 25 minutes.
- The live setting captures spontaneous interactions between the musicians, with frequent shifts in tempo and dynamics throughout the performance.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic live performance energy
- long, immersive listening sessions
- wave-like pacing and flow
- spontaneous moments of improvisation
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Carlos Santana was at a pivotal moment in his career, following the massive success of his 1969 debut album 'Santana' and the hit 'Abraxas'. Released in early 1972, this live album captures Santana's collaboration with Buddy Miles during a time when he was exploring broader musical landscapes beyond his earlier work. The album reflects Santana's growing confidence as a performer and his commitment to artistic experimentation.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Los Lobos· Tito Puente· Maná
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Marbles 4:18
- 2 Lava 2:12
- 3 Evil Ways 6:36
- 4 Faith Interlude 2:12
- 5 Them Changes 5:51
- 6 Free Form Funkafide Filth 24:53
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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