60. Carlos Santana - Blues For Salvador
This album was Santana's first Grammy from back in 1987, and was a departure from his main band. I picked it up the year it came out and it has been a constant companion ever since. From the opening track, you get a sense of how intense his playing was around that time, and how with that intensity combined with the artistic freedom from not being tied to the constraints of his main band, he manages to capture some of the best Latin fused movements in the world of Rock. The horn stabs, the use of 80's synth technology, the live performance of Now That You Know, and the nod at Charles Mingus all combine for an almost spiritual listening experience.