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Black Swans and Wormhole Wizards

Joe Satriani · 2010

60 min · 13 tracks · blues · hard rock · jazz fusion

A vibrant fusion of intricate guitar work and diverse musical styles, pushing the boundaries of instrumental rock.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with dynamic shifts
  • intricate guitar work exploration
  • journey through emotional landscapes
  • engaging instrumental storytelling
  • for focused listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking immediate gratification
  • prefer vocal-driven compositions

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on October 5, 2010, 'Black Swans and Wormhole Wizards' is Joe Satriani's thirteenth studio album, following his critically acclaimed 'Professor Satchafunkilus and the Musterion of Rock' from 2008. At this point in his career, Satriani continued to innovate within the instrumental rock genre while maintaining his status as a leading guitarist.
Stylistic neighbors
Steve Vai· Eric Johnson· Paul Gilbert

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Premonition 3:53
  • 2 Dream Song 4:49
  • 3 Pyrrhic Victoria 5:08
  • 4 Light Years Away 6:11
  • 5 Solitude 0:58
  • 6 Littleworth Lane 3:46
  • 7 The Golden Room 5:19
  • 8 Two Sides to Every Story 4:10
  • 9 Wormhole Wizards 6:27
  • 10 Wind in the Trees 7:42
  • 11 God Is Crying 4:53
  • 12 Heartbeats 3:30
  • 13 Longing 3:56

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