Dance of the Rainbow Serpent
Santana · 1995
183 min · 34 tracks · Latin rock
A vibrant fusion of Latin rhythms and rock sensibilities, infused with Santana's signature guitar melodies.
Why this album works
'Dance of the Rainbow Serpent' holds significance for its exploration of world music elements within a rock framework, influencing many Latin rock artists that followed. While it did not achieve the mainstream success of earlier albums, it received positive critical attention and showcased Santana's ability to blend genres effectively, marking his influence on both rock and Latin music scenes.
- Best for
- dynamic exploration with peaks vibrant rhythms for celebration patient waves of sound
- Context
- Released in 1995, 'Dance of the Rainbow Serpent' is Santana's first studio album after his successful comeback in the late '90s. Following the Grammy-winning 'Supernatural' in 1999, this album reflects a sustained creative output during a period of renewed popularity for the band. The record showcases Santana's continued evolution as an artist while experimenting with various musical styles.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Madonna· Christina Aguilera· Prince· No Doubt· Harry Nilsson· Frank Zappa· Sparks· Cher
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Evil Ways 3:58
- 2 Soul Sacrifice 8:50
- 3 Black Magic Woman / Gypsy Queen Standout 5:17
- 4 Oye como va Standout 4:18
- 5 Samba pa ti 4:45
- 6 Everybody’s Everything 3:31
- 7 Song of the Wind 6:10
- 8 Toussaint L’Overture 7:33
- 9 In a Silent Way 7:54
- 10 Waves Within 3:54
- 11 Flame Sky 11:31
- 12 Naima 3:10
Disc 2
- 1 I Love You Much Too Much 4:45
- 2 Blues for Salvador 5:57
- 3 Aqua Marine 5:38
- 4 Bella 4:30
- 5 The River 4:52
- 6 I’ll Be Waiting 5:20
- 7 Love Is You 4:00
- 8 Europa (Earth’s Cry Heaven’s Smile) Standout 5:05
- 9 Move On 4:27
- 10 Somewhere in Heaven 3:26
- 11 Open Invitation 4:46
Disc 3
- 1 All I Ever Wanted 4:02
- 2 Hannibal 4:29
- 3 Brightest Star 4:51
- 4 Wings of Grace 5:27
- 5 Se Eni a Fe L’Amo‐Kere Kere 9:14
- 6 Mudbone 5:52
- 7 The Healer 5:38
- 8 Chill Out (Things Gonna Change) 4:46
- 9 Sweet Black Cherry Pie 3:00
- 10 Every Now and Then 5:06
- 11 This Is This 7:09
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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