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Flex-Able

Steve Vai · 1984

55 min · 15 tracks · hard rock

An eclectic blend of virtuosic guitar work and quirky compositions that challenge traditional rock norms.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • quirky, playful exploration
  • wave-like pacing experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1984, 'Flex-Able' was Steve Vai's debut solo album after his tenure with Frank Zappa. At this point, Vai was transitioning from a session musician to a prominent artist, showcasing his unique style and technical prowess.
Stylistic neighbors
Joe Satriani· Yngwie Malmsteen· Paul Gilbert

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Little Green Men 5:39
  • 2 Viv Woman 3:09
  • 3 Lovers Are Crazy 5:39
  • 4 Salamanders in the Sun 2:25
  • 5 The Boy/Girl Song 4:02
  • 6 The Attitude Song 3:23
  • 7 Call It Sleep 5:09
  • 8 Junkie 7:23
  • 9 Bill’s Private Parts 0:16
  • 10 Next Stop Earth 0:34
  • 11 There’s Something Dead in Here 3:46
  • 12 So Happy 2:43
  • 13 Bledsoe Bluvd 4:22
  • 14 Burnin’ Down the Mountain 4:22
  • 15 Chronic Insomnia 2:05

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata