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G3: Rockin' in the Free World

Steve Vai · 2004

92 min · 16 tracks · hard rock

A vibrant showcase of virtuosic guitar work blending rock, blues, and jazz-infused improvisation across mesmerizing compositions.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • wave-like pacing experience
  • atmospheric background focus
  • gradual builds and payoffs

Where this album fits

Career context
In 2004, Joe Satriani was at a pivotal point in his career, having established himself as a leading figure in instrumental rock since his debut album in 1986. 'G3: Rockin' in the Free World' marked the third installment of the G3 series, which he co-founded to highlight extraordinary guitar talent alongside Steve Vai and other prominent guitarists.
Stylistic neighbors
Joe Satriani· Yngwie Malmsteen· Paul Gilbert

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 The Extremist 3:51
  • 2 Crystal Planet 4:41
  • 3 Always With Me, Always With You 4:16
  • 4 Midnight 3:05
  • 5 The Mystical Potato Head Groove Thing 5:32
  • 6 You Here 3:33
  • 7 Reaping 7:05
  • 8 Whispering a Prayer 9:27
  • 9 Blitzkrieg 2:48
  • 10 Trilogy Suite Op. 5: The First Movement 8:07
  • 11 Red House 4:25
  • 12 Fugue 3:37
  • 13 Finale 2:54

Disc 2

  • 1 Voodoo Child (slight return) 10:46
  • 2 Little Wing 6:08
  • 3 Rockin’ in the Free World 12:28

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