Despite sharing the name with a rather famous guitarist who happens to be his father, Salvador Santana does not play god guitar solos or anything of the like. Instead this Santana is a diverse musician that enriches his music with a plethora of sounds and influences that are a far cry from classic rock. Utilizing collaborations and a bevy of talent surrounding him, Salvador has entrenched himself with so much stimuli that it would almost be impossible for his album, Keyboard City, to be anything but rock and roll.
Embracing technology, electronica, hip hop, pure pop, jazz, and soul, Salvador weaves a rich tapestry of sounds that's like the best combination of pop, downtempo, and a beat you're likely to hear anytime soon. With Money Mark behind the controls, much of Keyboard City was recorded utilizing a free flowing well of ideas that were used to constantly influence the direction of the record. Stepping out of his comfort zone, Salvador embraced it all here and the results are a constantly intriguing album that crackles with life. Keyboard Citysucceeds because of the never-ending vibe of change, diversity, and the ability to keep an open mind. It's all here and Salvador with Money Mark craft it into a dizzying blend of musical cocktails that are aurally tasty.
From the funk of, "Don't Do It," to the sugary synth pop rush of, "Video Game, Save My Life," Salvador Santana has created an album that pushes his personal envelope as much as it broadens his horizons. While, Keyboard City, could have collapsed into a cluttered disaster of ideas it never even gets close to that simply because Salvador and Mark know how to keep them all in check. Sure there are a few stumbling blocks along the way, but Keyboard City plays out like a trip to a museum with lots of different exhibits; some more exciting than others but all equally important.
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