Marbles/Lava/Evil Ways/Faith Interlude/Them Changes/Free Form Funkafide Filth
Unique live collaboration between Carlos Santana and the lesser known R & B artist Buddy Miles, formerly of Electric Flag and Jimi Hendrix’s Band Of Gypsies. (US:8 UK:29)
“The music, although hectic at times, is a good example of greatly talented musicians in the process of searching new ways to mix rock with the improvisational elements. The expanded improvised on side two is the most important and most advanced achievement of their meeting, sounding absolutely nothing like anything else at the time.”
“The best thing about it is that it may lead people to look closer into Carlos' other work. This album will rock you to the bone. Marbles and Lava may be his best two songs to date and, throughout, Buddy Miles helps create a rhythm that's almost out of control.”
“For those who love traditional Santana and are acquainted with the deep-hearted rhythm and blues of Buddy Miles this recording combines the talents and exhausting efforts of these two great artists into one exhilarating, energized hour of music.”
“This live recording has tremendous energy from all aspects. The horn section on Evil Ways makes this the best version out there. The highlight must be the long version of Free Form Funkafide Filth. This is where the problem lies. Santana's guitar fades in and out of the mix. One second he is screaming the next he fades out to inaudible levels. It is a shame because this song just cooks tremendously.”
“The album starts off with the killer Marbles/Lava, the best tune on the record. Free Form Funkafide Filth is a massive jam that lets everyone get their licks in, and most of the other songs are also quite good.”
“The first side is quite good, beginning with the later Santana sound of McLaughlin's Marbles and Miles Lava, demonstrating interesting and inspired jamming. Evil Ways gets a reworking with some excellent horns, and Them Changes jams well. Free Form Funkafide Filth is a worthy effort, but it's just too long. There are some very cool parts, but some parts drag, which can be expected in a 25 minute plus jam.”
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