Changó were an American Latin-rock/funk band from Brooklyn a compilation of beautiful vocals,rhythmic guitar playing and energetic sexual lyrics. Chango is a treasure worth discovering. The band has definitely been slept on because personally I feel Burlin Speakes'guitar playing is better than Carlos Santana's.
For Chango´s second album, Honey Is Sweeter Than Blood apparently lead singer Pepe Gomez changed all the members except one, changed label to Mercury and went to soul-rock. The album is a little harder and less Latin than their first one. The perfect voice, the guitars screams and the singer agrees with his shrieks as he´s getting murdered. If you love old Santana, only harder with a voice, you´ve never heard before, don´t hesitate.
Above all is representative of unbridled sexuality. There is no Deity more vehement,nor energetic. Could be described as the "God of All". Well this definitely describes this incredible band "Chango". This band lives up to it's name. 
Tracks
1. Life Is A Rainbow (Pepe Gomez, Reinol Andino) - 3:21
2. The Last Ride - 4:50
3. Meeting Of The Gods - 5:30
4. Lady, Lady (Dino Gomez, Pepe Gomez) - 4:23
5. La Rumba (Burlin Speakes, Mike Cruz, Pepe Gomez, Reinol Andino) - 2:50
6. Dr. Jekyll And Mr. Hyde - 6:38
7. Thumbing A Ride - 6:56
8. Woman In Black (Burlin Speakes, Charles Rook, Mike Cruz, Pepe Gomez, Reinol Andino) - 4:05
9. Evil Lady - 2:52
All compositions by Pepe Gomez except where stated
Chango
*Reinol Andino - Congas, Timbales, Percussion, Backing Vocals
*Pepe Gomez - Lead Vocals, Drums, Keyboards, Percussion
*Burlin Speakes - Bass, Acoustic Guitar, Backing Vocals
*Mike Cruz - Timbales, Percussion, Backing Vocals
*Charles Rook - Rhythm, Lead Guitars
*Ken Weissman - Drums
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