Blessings & Miracles CD

Santana's "Blessings & Miracles" presents a dizzying array of collaborations that occasionally ignite but often succumb to conventionality. It plays out like a high-stakes musical chess match, with icons including Rob Thomas and Steve Winwood sharing the board with newcomers, yet the album truly comes alive in moments of unity, like in the standout "Move." This ambitious whimsy feels signature to Santana, but one can't help but ponder whether it's a jubilant festivity or just a cacophony clamoring for attention.