The Woodstock Experience
Santana · 2009
99 min · 17 tracks · Latin rock
A vibrant fusion of Latin rhythms and bluesy rock, capturing the spirit of a legendary festival performance.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks vibrant energy for group listening captivating soundscapes for reflection
- Context
- By 2009, Santana had solidified his legacy as a leading figure in Latin rock. 'The Woodstock Experience' was released as part of a retrospective series celebrating the iconic 1969 festival, featuring live recordings that showcased Santana's early prowess just before their breakthrough with 'Abraxas.' This album highlights the band's raw energy and improvisational skill during a pivotal moment in their career.
- If you like
- Latin rock
The Woodstock Experience is an album by Santana, released in 2009. A vibrant fusion of Latin rhythms and bluesy rock, capturing the spirit of a legendary festival performance. This album is significant for its historical context, capturing Santana's electrifying live performance at Woodstock, which helped elevate the band's profile. Critical reception highlighted the authenticity of the recordings, marking it as an essential document of the late '60s music scene, influencing countless artists and solidifying Santana's position in rock history. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Woodstock Experience sound like?
A vibrant fusion of Latin rhythms and bluesy rock, capturing the spirit of a legendary festival performance. Rooted in Latin rock.
What makes The Woodstock Experience by Santana notable?
This album is significant for its historical context, capturing Santana's electrifying live performance at Woodstock, which helped elevate the band's profile. Critical reception highlighted the authenticity of the recordings, marking it as an essential document of the late '60s music scene, influencing countless artists and solidifying Santana's position in rock history. By 2009, Santana had solidified his legacy as a leading figure in Latin rock. 'The Woodstock Experience' was released as part of a retrospective series celebrating the iconic 1969 festival, featuring live recordings that showcased Santana's early prowess just before their breakthrough with 'Abraxas.' This album highlights the band's raw energy and improvisational skill during a pivotal moment in their career.
Who is The Woodstock Experience for?
The Woodstock Experience works well if you're into dynamic journey with emotional peaks, vibrant energy for group listening and captivating soundscapes for reflection.
How many songs are on The Woodstock Experience?
The Woodstock Experience has 17 tracks, running approximately 99 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 I'm Yours and I'm Hers 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
Release Date
June 30, 2009
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
99 min 16 sec
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