The Woodstock Experience
Santana · 2009
99 min · 17 tracks · music of Latin America
A vibrant fusion of blues and Latin rhythms that captures the spirit of a legendary live performance.
Top tracks — play these first
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I'm Yours and I'm Hers Start here — This track exemplifies Santana's signature blend of Latin influences with bluesy guitar riffs, setting the tone for the electrifying live atmosphere.
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Soul Sacrifice — The song features an iconic drum solo and powerful guitar work, capturing the intense energy of Santana's live performances during this era.
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Black Magic Woman — This rendition showcases Carlos Santana's skilled guitar playing and innovative sound, making it a defining moment in their setlist.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album captures a vibrant live performance with strong improvisation but has some uneven pacing in its tracklist.
What we noticed
- Several tracks include call-and-response vocal patterns, creating an interactive atmosphere typical of live performances.
- The running time is lengthy, with many tracks exceeding five minutes, allowing for elaborate solos and transitions between songs.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. 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 journey with emotional peaks
- vibrant energy for group listening
- captivating soundscapes for reflection
- late-night groove and dance
- nostalgic vibes of festival spirit
Maybe skip if you
- prefer short, standalone tracks
- seek immediate gratification
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Documents a pivotal performance that solidified Santana's place in music history.
- Themes
- Woodstock Festival legacy· bluesy guitar riffs· live performance energy
- Career context
- Released in 2009, The Woodstock Experience documents Santana's iconic performance at the 1969 Woodstock Festival, showcasing a pivotal moment in the band's early career. At this time, Santana was gaining significant acclaim following their self-titled debut album, which had cemented their position in the rock genre. This album serves as both a nostalgic reflection on their formative years and an introduction to new audiences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Carlos Vives· Los Lobos· Javier Solís
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 I'm Yours and I'm Hers Start here 4:32
- 2 Be Careful With a Fool 5:16
- 3 Dallas 2:49
- 4 Mean Mistreater 3:55
- 5 Leland Mississippi Blues 3:30
- 6 Good Morning Little School Girl 2:46
- 7 When You Got a Good Friend 3:42
- 8 I'll Drown in My Own Tears 4:46
- 9 Back Door Friend 2:56
Disc 2
- 1 Mama, Talk to Your Daughter 5:05
- 2 Leland Mississippi Blues 4:58
- 3 Mean Town Blues 10:54
- 4 You Done Lost Your Good Thing Now 14:45
- 5 I Can't Stand It 6:09
- 6 Tobacco Road 10:40
- 7 Tell the Truth 6:51
- 8 Johnny B. Goode 5:36
What to play next
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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