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General Information
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Artist...............: CHANGO
Album................: Chango
Released.............: 1975
Genre................: Latin Rock
Duration.............: 41:57
Number of Songs......: 9
Cover(s) Included....: Yes
Audio Format.........: MP3
Bitrate..............: CBR 320
Hz...................: 44,100
Channels.............: Joint Stereo
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Release Notes
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Track Listing:
01-Fire Over Water-05:34
02-Walk On Hell-08:05
03-Bollo-03:15
04-Caminando-05:51
05-Mira Pa 'ca-03:09
06-Bembe-00:50
07-Solid Karma-04:48
08-Sacapa-01:16
09-Chango-09:09
Album Review:
Of course, Chango's first LP is a rip-off of Santana's 1970s sound, and if you
want to dismiss it on the count of lack of originality, go ahead. What should
not be overlooked though is the fact that the group played some very hot salsa
jazz-rock. They did not do it better, but they sure did it well. Although not
Carlos Santana, George Tacktikos studied the guitarist's playing closely and
performs a few strong solos, especially on "Caminando" and "Chango." Thomas
Alletto plays a mean organ, and singer Pepe Gomez matches any Santana singer.
This first LP blends the raw energy of Abraxas and the subtleties of
Caravanserail (maybe with something of Chicago's early pop sensibilities too),
while delivering a more poppy and energy-driven charge than what Santana used to
do. Side one contains the fiery "Walk on Hell" and "Caminando," truly the
group's finest moment. The five songs on side two segue, alternating fast-paced
numbers and slow instrumentals in true Santana fashion. "Solid Karma" stands
out. This album was clearly well-produced and thought over, the song order being
just right. One could do without the love-making sighs at the end of the last
track. The god Chango, explain the liner notes, is "the representative of
unbridled sexuality" — the relentless rhythms of the previous 40 minutes were
proof enough. Recommended to fans of early Santana who don't mind plagiarism.
- Francois Couture, All Music Guide
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