Listen to the whole Santana IV album

[steveo777]

While it lasts, the whole album. Scroll down to the NPR radio button.

http://ultimateclassicrock.com/santana-iv-stream/

[schonfan]

I never thought I would say this but....Schon has somehow lost the magic. Obviously i'm still a huge fan but he is just playing the same solo over and over for the last 10 years. Every song. Also please Neal cut out some of those effects. Its just a muddy mess. On the other hand Carlos sounds great on this album.

[schonfan]

And somebody take that damn whammy bar from him

[Majestic]

I found the track "Leave me alone" from the new album suddenly in my Amazon library and was pretty excited but hearing the whole album...what a treat! Thanks Steve!

Man, I thoroughly enjoyed that and all I can say is wow. What an album! I can't wait to own this!

[steveo777]

The musicianship on this album is amazing. I just ordered the CD, but the whole thing appeared in my Amazon app on my phone, as well.
I like this instrumental, just something nostalgic about it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UmGIxtUVQmY

[The_Noble_Cause]

I bought it today. For 8 bucks, how can I refuse? It's clearly a passion project for Neal. I will dig into it on a long car ride soon.

[verslibre]

I bought it today. For 8 bucks, how can I refuse? It's clearly a passion project for Neal. I will dig into it on a long car ride soon.

8 bucks? Where? Best Bite? Listened to the upload. So far, prettyfuckingood!!

[The_Noble_Cause]

I bought it today. For 8 bucks, how can I refuse? It's clearly a passion project for Neal. I will dig into it on a long car ride soon.

8 bucks? Where? Best Bite?

Yup.

[STORY_TELLER]

Just listened. GREAT album. Buying!

[JourneyHard]

This album is really good, and puts a smile on my face when I listen to it.

[JourneyHard]

I have "Come As You Are" stuck in my head now. They have some catchy tunes here.

[DK23]

Great album. Highlights are Yambu, Love Makes the World Go Round, Choo Choo/All Aboard, Blues Magic, Leave Me Alone, Come as You Are, and Forgiveness.

[DK23]

I never thought I would say this but....Schon has somehow lost the magic. Obviously i'm still a huge fan but he is just playing the same solo over and over for the last 10 years. Every song. Also please Neal cut out some of those effects. Its just a muddy mess. On the other hand Carlos sounds great on this album.

Agree. Neal doesn't sound that great; Carlos does. However, I think Schon has always struggled in songs (in studio and on stage) where he is coupled with another lead guitarist. Neal's style is that he extends and expands on a melody... when you play with another guitarist you are supposed to instead be exchanging punchy riffs. I think he explains it best here (9:30-10:00): https://youtu.be/euYZBsYZ-Yk?t=570

*Btw, this is from a listerner's perspective; I've never played guitar effectively*

[The_Noble_Cause]

I never thought I would say this but....Schon has somehow lost the magic. Obviously i'm still a huge fan but he is just playing the same solo over and over for the last 10 years. Every song. Also please Neal cut out some of those effects. Its just a muddy mess. On the other hand Carlos sounds great on this album.

Agree. Neal doesn't sound that great; Carlos does. However, I think Schon has always struggled in songs (in studio and on stage) where he is coupled with another lead guitarist. Neal's style is that he extends and expands on a melody... when you play with another guitarist you are supposed to instead be exchanging punchy riffs. I think he explains it best here (9:30-10:00): https://youtu.be/euYZBsYZ-Yk?t=570

*Btw, this is from a listerner's perspective; I've never played guitar effectively*

I think the contrast between Carlos and Neal works pretty well. Since their last collaboration, Neal has evolved as a player. Unlike "Everybody's Everything" where Neal was confused with Carlos, I think Neal and Carlos have two separate styles on the cd.

[yulog]

Ugh, boring as hell.

[steveo777]

Ugh, boring as hell.

Well go fuck yourself then. We don't need that kind of negativity around here.

I bet you listened to the first two instrumental tracks and picked up your toys and went home. lol

Go to YouTube and search:

Anywhere you want to go
Blues Magic
ChooChoo
Leave me alone

Anyway, your assessment doesn't compute.