One of the most debated albums of the year, and probably one of the only ones that parents and kids both can enjoy. I have loved Santana ever since my dad let me hear his 8-track of Abraxas when I was 4. Do I think he has  gone too commercial on this one? Not at all. I think it's a blessing that I  can go to a party and hear people screaming the words to a Santana song.  Regardless of who wrote it, it's Santana's vibe and playing that pushes the  song to the next level. No disrespect to Mr. Thomas, but do you really  think "Smooth" would have been a hit for Matchbox 20? Not on your  life. The fact remains this is one of Santana's strongest albums in a long  time, and I pray that his re-birth doesn't fade away in the near future.