STAIMUSIC ALBUM REVIEWS

Albums worth hearing in full

Reviews, context and selected tracks from complete records across the Staimusic archive.

L Subramaniam — Sangeet Sangam, Volume 2
Released 2001

Sangeet Sangam, Volume 2

L Subramaniam

L Subramaniam-Sangeet Sangam, Volume 2 – Sangeet Sangam, Volume 2: a sonic journey

Album overview L Subramaniam's "Sangeet Sangam, Volume 2" is a remarkable album that showcases the virtuosity of the …

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Los Chunguitos — Sangre caliente
Released 1981

Sangre caliente

Los Chunguitos

The evolution of Los Chunguitos-Sangre caliente in Sangre caliente

Album overview Los Chunguitos, a legendary duo from Spain, released their album "Sangre caliente" in 1981 under the l…

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Los Chichos — Sangre gitana
Released 1991

Sangre gitana

Los Chichos

Check the vibes: Los Chichos-Sangre gitana – Sangre gitana

Album overview Los Chichos, a seminal group in the Spanish rumba genre, released their iconic album "Sangre gitana" i…

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Satanique Samba Trio — Sangrou
Released 2007

Sangrou

Satanique Samba Trio

First impressions of Satanique Samba Trio – Sangrou

Sangrou- Album Overview Satanique Samba Trio's latest album, "Sangrou," was released in 2023 through the renowned lab…

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Officina Zoe — Sangue vivo
Released 2000

Sangue vivo

Officina Zoe

Officina Zoe returns with Sangue vivo

Sangue vivo- Album Overview Officina Zoe, a celebrated folk and world music band from Salento, Italy, made a compelli…

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African Head Charge — Sankofa
Released 1997

Sankofa

African Head Charge

How African Head Charge shaped the sound of Sankofa

Sankofa- Album Overview "Sankofa," released in 2011, is a pivotal album by the British dub and experimental group Afr…

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Manolo Sanlúcar — Sanlucar
Released 1974

Sanlucar

Manolo Sanlúcar

Listening to Sanlucar by Manolo Sanlúcar-Sanlucar

Album overview Manolo Sanlúcar, a luminary in the realm of flamenco guitar, released the album "Sanlucar" in 1978 und…

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Manolo Sanlúcar — Sanlúcar
Released 1974

Sanlúcar

Manolo Sanlúcar

Diving deep into Sanlúcar by Manolo Sanlúcar

Sanlúcar- Album Overview The album "Sanlúcar" by renowned flamenco guitarist Manolo Sanlúcar is a significant contrib…

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Horna — Sanojesi äärelle
Released 2008

Sanojesi äärelle

Horna

Unpacking Horna-Sanojesi äärelle's Sanojesi äärelle

Album overview Sanojesi äärelle is a collaborative album released in 2020 by Finnish black metal band Horna and the v…

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Lodovica Comello — Sanremo 2017
Released 2017

Sanremo 2017

Lodovica Comello

A closer look at Lodovica Comello's album Sanremo 2017

Sanremo 2017- Album Overview Lodovica Comello's album "Sanremo 2017," released in 2017, marks a significant entry in …

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Celine Dion — Sans Attendre
Released 2012

Sans Attendre

Celine Dion

Celine Dion – Sans Attendre: track-by-track perspective

Sans Attendre- Album Overview "Sans Attendre," released on November 5, 2012, marks Celine Dion's return to the French…

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Soolking — Sans Visa
Released 2022

Sans Visa

Soolking

Soolking raises the bar with Sans Visa

Sans Visa- Album Overview "Sans Visa," released in 2021, is the sophomore album by Algerian rapper and singer Soolkin…

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Alicia Keys — Santa Baby
Released 2022

Santa Baby

Alicia Keys

One week with Santa Baby: thoughts on Alicia Keys

Santa Baby- Album Overview Alicia Keys released her holiday album, "Santa Baby," on November 13, 2020, under the labe…

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Los Suaves — Santa Compaña
Released 1994

Santa Compaña

Los Suaves

Inside Santa Compaña by Los Suaves-Santa Compaña

Album overview Los Suaves, one of Spain's most beloved rock bands, released their album "Santa Compaña" in 1992 under…

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Matt Costa
 — Santa Rosa Fangs
Released 2018

Santa Rosa Fangs

Matt Costa

Santa Rosa Fangs: the story Matt Costa wants to tell

Santa Rosa Fangs- Album Overview Matt Costa's "Santa Rosa Fangs," released in 2021, marks a significant return for th…

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Santana & Clapton — Santana
Released 1969

Santana

Santana & Clapton

First impressions of Santana & Clapton – Santana

Santana- Album Overview The album "Santana" by the legendary guitarist Carlos Santana and the iconic Eric Clapton was…

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Santana & Clapton — Santana III
Released 1971

Santana III

Santana & Clapton

Santana III: the story Santana & Clapton wants to tell

Santana III- Album Overview Santana III, released in 1971, is the third studio album by the iconic rock band Santana,…

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Santana & Clapton — Santana Iv
Released 2016

Santana Iv

Santana & Clapton

Santana Iv: the next chapter for Santana & Clapton

Santana Iv- Album Overview "Santana IV," released on April 15, 2016, marks the triumphant return of the classic lineu…

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Guè Pequeno — Santeria
Released 2016

Santeria

Guè Pequeno

Exploring the sound of Guè Pequeno: Santeria

Santeria- Album Overview "Santeria," released in 2018, is a pivotal album by Italian rapper Guè Pequeno, a key figure…

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Marracash — Santeria
Released 2016

Santeria

Marracash

A closer look at Marracash's album Santeria

Santeria- Album Overview Marracash's "Santeria," released in 2019, marks a significant chapter in the Italian rap lan…

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The Chieftains — Santiago
Released 1996

Santiago

The Chieftains

Album spotlight: The Chieftains – Santiago

Santiago- Album Overview The Chieftains, a venerable institution in the realm of traditional Irish music, released th…

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Chris Rea — Santo Spirito Blues
Released 2011

Santo Spirito Blues

Chris Rea

Santo Spirito Blues - The Album That Redefines Chris Rea's Career

Chris Rea is one of the few artists who have stood the test of time in the world of music. Known for his bluesy style…

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Saosin — Saosin
Released 2006

Saosin

Saosin

Album spotlight: Saosin – Saosin

Saosin- Album Overview Saosin, the self-titled debut album by the American post-hardcore band Saosin, was released on…

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