Lotus
Santana · 1974
118 min · 22 tracks · Latin rock
A vibrant fusion of Latin rhythms and rock energy, driven by Santana’s iconic guitar work and improvisational spirit.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- long, immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- gradual builds and payoffs
- layered, dense sonic textures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1974, 'Lotus' showcases Santana's artistic peak following the commercial success of 'Abraxas' and 'Santana III'. This live album captures their dynamic performances during a pivotal time when the band was solidifying its identity as a leader in Latin rock.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Carlos Vives· Los Lobos· Javier Solís
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Going Home 3:32
- 2 A‐1 Funk 3:12
- 3 Every Step of the Way 11:30
- 4 Black Magic Woman 3:38
- 5 Gypsy Queen 3:57
- 6 Oye como va 5:46
- 7 Yours Is the Light 5:30
- 8 Batuka 0:54
- 9 Xibaba (She‐Ba‐Ba) 4:12
- 10 Stone Flower (introduction) 1:13
- 11 Waiting 4:13
- 12 Castillos de Arena, Part 1 (Sand Castle) 2:51
- 13 Free Angela 4:26
- 14 Samba de Sausalito 4:01
Disc 2
- 1 Mantra 7:17
- 2 Kyoto (drum solo) 9:57
- 3 Castillos de Arena, Part 2 (Sand Castle) 1:12
- 4 Incident at Neshabur 15:56
- 5 Se a cabo 5:38
- 6 Samba pa ti 8:55
- 7 Mr. Udo 3:06
- 8 Toussaint L’Overture 7:39
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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