[TR24][OF] Santana - Abraxas - 1970/2013 (Rock)

Chart History/Awards
- Reached #1 on the Billboard 200.
- Reached #3 on Billboard's Top R&B Albums.
- "Oye Como Va" reached #13 on the Billboard Hot 100.
- On Vibe's "100 Essential Albums of the 20th Century."

Abraxas is the thrilling sophomore album by Santana. The GRAMMY® Award-winning band continues their winning formula of rock, blues, jazz and salsa. Abraxas contains some of the group’s biggest hits including Peter Green’s “Black Magic Woman/Gypsy Queen” and their insightful rendition of the Tito Puente classic, “Oye Como Va.” “Oye Como Va” would become a sensation on the Billboard charts. This seminal Latin-rock release is an undeniable classic that topped the Billboard charts. It is also included on Vibe’s “100 Essential Albums of the 20th Century.” Reviews
"On ABRAXAS, Santana is a popularized Mongo Santamaria and they might do for Latin music what Chuck Berry did for the blues...a total boogie and the music is right from start to finish." - Rolling Stone

"...displays even more grace and power...than their fresh, fierce debut." - Q

"A mix of psych, blues and salsa, all tied together by the fluid guitar of one of rock's great stylists." - Uncut