“The More Blood box has brought out some great new thinking and old stories about the recording process and material on that album, but none of it is here. I assume these are good writers (and at least one real artist) but the commentary is neither informed nor insightful, and there's more than a heap of pretentious pondering. Episode 4 is the only one I'd recommend as Jeff Slate had some real access and stories. Looking for stimulating discussion on this great album? Search elsewhere.”Read full review »
Renaldo Valentine III via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/08/18
“I was expecting an enthusiastic deep dive into ALL aspects of this album. Instead I found shallow waters.
Santana’s Abraxas is a dynamic, exciting, well-edited, and beautifully-sequenced album which has maintained its vitality for five decades. Host Jill Hopkins is the opposite. There’s a...”Read full review »
Mark Kingsley via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/19/21