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Beyond Appearances is the twelfth studio album by the legendary rock band Santana, released in 1985. The album showcases Santana's signature blend of rock, jazz, and Latin music, featuring a mix of instrumental and vocal tracks. It includes a variety of guest musicians and highlights the band's evolution in sound during the mid-1980s, characterized by a more polished production style and the incorporation of contemporary rock elements. The album is noted for its vibrant guitar work and rhythmic complexity, maintaining the band's reputation as innovators in the music scene.