MoFi Santana Moonflower (180g 33RPM 2LP)
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Santana: Bridging Live and Studio Material
Moonflower (1977) captures Santana at a pivotal moment, blending live recordings with new studio material. The double album features extraordinary performances and a dynamic mix of Latin, rock, funk, and blues, including a zesty cover of the Zombies’ classic “She’s Not There”, which reached the Top 30 of the singles chart. The album’s unique “split” of live and studio tracks contributed to its commercial success, reaching the Top 10 of the Billboard Top 200 and achieving double-platinum status.
50th Anniversary Audiophile Reissue
Mobile Fidelity’s numbered-edition 180g 33RPM 2LP set, sourced from the original master tapes and pressed at Fidelity Record Pressing, presents Moonflower in audiophile quality for the first time on a domestic reissue. Housed in a Stoughton jacket and limited to 3,000 numbered copies, this collectible edition highlights quiet surfaces, black backgrounds, and precise detail, allowing listeners to hear every nuance in both studio and live tracks.
Sound and Musical Detail
The enhanced sonics showcase Carlos Santana’s six-string mastery, along with the interplay of bass lines, organ washes, keyboards, percussion, and vocals. The wide, balanced soundstage preserves the integrity of both studio precision and live energy, giving each instrument proper dimensionality and clarity.
Iconic Performances and Key Contributors
Moonflower marks the final Santana appearances of percussionist Jose “Chepito” Areas and keyboardist Tom Coster, who co-wrote the majority of the new studio cuts and helped shape the album’s vibrant arrangements. Tracks such as “I’ll Be Waiting,” “Zulu,” “Flor d’Luna (Moonflower),” and “El Morocco” demonstrate the band’s versatility, from R&B-infused grooves to polyrhythmic funk and psychedelic exploration.
Legacy and Live Highlights
The live selections act as a condensed greatest-hits survey, spanning Santana’s early catalog from their debut album through Abraxas, Santana III, Amigos, and Festival. Highlights include “Black Magic Woman/Gypsy Queen,” “Soul Sacrifice/Head, Hands & Feet,” and “Europa (Earth’s Cry Heaven’s Smile)”, showcasing the ensemble’s evolving artistry and cementing their legacy as one of the most formidable live bands of the 1970s.
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