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Title: Mixed emotions...
Review: Ok.. was anyone surprised when the Grammys ate this one up, and (as usual) for the wrong reasons? I knew it would happen the first time I saw the names Rob Thomas and Lauryn Hill on the list. It was just as I expected: the album is fantastic except for two abominable songs, and guess what made it so popular... I'm thrilled Carlos has made such a spirited and creative effort. Matthews and Clapton are fantastic on their tracks, the other guests are at least tolerable, and the band's own songs make possibly the best album they've done in a decade. However, I'm ashamed he even considered working with someone like Rob T. An honest attempt to diversify, or a shameless marketing ploy.. who can say? Knowing Santana's attitude to music, I can believe he was trying to do some new things. I'm glad to see a few people are still taking chances out there. It's just a shame Rob and Lauryn Hill weren't up to the challenge.
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