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What came of the band Santana's experimentation?
The band Santana's next few albums contained a more experimental style, beginning with Borboletta, which fared arguably worse than its predecessor, despite climbing five spots on the US charts.
How was the experimental style different from the band Santana's usual style?
The band Santana's debut album was composed mostly of instrumental rock tracks. The album Santana III from 1971 was the last to feature its classic Woodstock era line-up.
Was the experimental style popular with the band Santana's fans?
The band Santana's  next few albums contained a more experimental style, beginning with Borboletta, which fared arguably worse than its predecessor, despite climbing five spots on the US charts.
What was the band Santana's consolidation?
The band Santana's Moonflower, 1977, was the most successful since Santana III, achieving 2x platinum in the US. It broke the top 10 in the UK since 1974's Borboletta.

Question: What was their typical style at this time?
Self-contained rewrite: What was the band Santana's typical style at the time they released Moonflower?