The Essential Santana
Santana · 2002
152 min · 33 tracks · Latin rock
A vibrant blend of Latin rhythms and rock energy that showcases Santana's guitar mastery and cross-cultural influences.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- vibrant energy for social gatherings
- patient guitar solos that captivate
- dynamic peaks and valleys experience
- danceable rhythms for celebration
- long listening sessions with variety
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer quick, standalone tracks
- seek constant intensity throughout
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2002, 'The Essential Santana' serves as a comprehensive compilation during a resurgence in Santana's popularity following his Grammy-winning album 'Supernatural' in 1999. This collection captures key tracks from his extensive career, highlighting his evolution from a pioneering force in Latin rock to a mainstream icon.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Carlos Vives· Los Lobos· Javier Solís
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Jingo 4:22
- 2 Evil Ways 3:56
- 3 Soul Sacrifice 6:36
- 4 Medley: Black Magic Woman / Gypsy Queen 5:19
- 5 Oye como va 4:17
- 6 Samba pa ti 4:46
- 7 Everybody’s Everything 3:32
- 8 No One to Depend On 5:24
- 9 Toussaint L’Overture 5:56
- 10 Guajira 5:44
- 11 La fuente del ritmo 4:33
- 12 In a Silent Way (live) 7:58
- 13 Love Devotion and Surrender 3:38
- 14 Mirage 4:43
- 15 Carnaval 2:15
- 16 Let the Children Play 3:28
- 17 Jugando 2:12
Disc 2
- 1 She’s Not There 4:09
- 2 Dance Sister Dance (live) 8:00
- 3 Europa (Earth’s Cry Heaven’s Smile) 5:05
- 4 Stormy 4:47
- 5 Well All Right 4:09
- 6 Open Invitation 4:45
- 7 Aqua Marine 5:35
- 8 You Know That I Love You 3:57
- 9 All I Ever Wanted 3:35
- 10 Winning 3:29
- 11 Hold On 4:36
- 12 Nowhere to Run 2:53
- 13 Say It Again 3:28
- 14 Veracruz 3:46
- 15 Blues for Salvador 5:57
- 16 The Healer 5:38
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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