I really enjoy this album. I have been a fan of Santana for a long time and have a few of the early albums. This is, to say the least, a bit of a departure from Santana's early stuff, although there is still plenty of Carlos' wonderful guitar playing to satisfy old fans. Yes, this album was geared somewhat to the younger generation, in the use of top r&b and rock vocalists like Dave Matthews, Rob Thomas, Everlast, Lauryn Hill and Eagle-Eye Cherry, but there is nothing wrong with that. I know a few young people, who, after hearing this album, purchased some of Santana's earlier albums. This is an album that works, and for all the good reasons. The songs are all good, and there's plenty of variety. It deserved the Grammy for sure. Recommended.