Carlos Santana’s Abraxas isn’t just a milestone in Latin rock—it could be considered a spiritual and sonic revolution. I explore his biography, jazz collaborations, iconic album covers, and the album’s lasting cultural impact.
Music magazines love their lists: “100 Best Debut Albums,” “Top Voices in Music History,” and so on. But in an age of personalised algorithms and infinite listening options, these rankings feel increasingly like relics — comforting, flawed, and oddly persistent. This post explores why we still crave them, what they leave out, and why your taste might matter more than any editorial consensus.
To be honest, McGuinness Flint had completely escaped my attention for most of my life. I had never sought them out, never heard them on the radio, and their name didn’t ring any bells. That changed the day I came across their self-titled debut album in a random box of used records
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