Santana- FREEDOM- CD- 1987- Columbia Records/CBS Inc.- 7464402722- 400 grn
Excellent. Buddy Miles (who passed away recently) who was a monster "pocket" drummer and the voice of The California Raisins fit Santana like a glove. It is a mystery as to why this album did not sell well. FREEDOM also brought the temporary return of Tom Coster on keys. Santana always sounded better with Coster in the lineup. FREEDOM is the fifteenth studio album by Santana. By this recording, Santana had nine members, some of whom had returned after being with the band in previous versions. This IS great music that should have sold well.
PERSONNEL: Carlos Santana – guitar, vocals; Tom Coster – keyboards; Chester D. Thompson – keyboards; Gregg Rolie – synthesizer, keyboards; Sterling Crew – keyboards/synths; Alphonso Johnson – bass; Graham Lear – drums; Armando Peraza – percussion, conga; Orestes Vilató – percussion, timbales; Raul Rekow – percussion, conga, vocals; Buddy Miles – vocals.
Although this album is over 35 years old, it must not be forgotten. Buddy Miles was the lead singer on this Santana album and it makes for one of the best Santana albums ever. Buddy's voice is full of passion whenever he sings and it very evident on this album on every cut. This album is hard to find but recommend it very much - great guitar and singing, and excellent songs. Santana fans should try to find this overlooked album - they will not be disappointed. Buddy is right up there with Gregg Rollie as one of Santana's best singers. FREEDOM moved away from the more poppy sound of the previous album, Beyond Appearances and back to the band's original Latin rock. GET THIS ONE!!!!!!
Comes In A Standard Jewel Case With Black Tray Includes Enclosed 8-Page Booklet.
Printed In U.S.A.
ПРИ ПОКУПКЕ (сразу) ТРЁХ ФИРМЕННЫХ АЛЬБОМОВ, ДОСТАВКА БЕСПЛАТНО !!!