The Santana LP was a definite return to form, original lineup from the early days reformed, very very good.
I like having a birthday this time of year, it usually marks the start of Spring which just happens to be my favourite season though I can remember working one birthday in the seventies on a large chemical works complex just outside Redcar, about 10 storeys up. It was about 9pm, dark, when it started snowing. That probably wasn't the best birthday I've ever had...
That's a nice collection you've got there! I didn't know Santana were still making music, I'm clearly out of the loop. Just had a listen to that album on YouTube and I like it - certainly feels sunnier than the weather outside!