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Live in Paris: I Just Wanna Rock

Joe Satriani · 2010

126 min · 22 tracks · blues · hard rock · jazz fusion

An electrifying showcase of virtuoso guitar work blending rock, blues, and jazz fusion in a live setting.

Why this album works

'Live in Paris: I Just Wanna Rock' is significant as it highlights Satriani's technical brilliance and stage presence, reinforcing his status in the instrumental rock genre. The album received positive reviews, showcasing a mix of fan favorites and new material which resonated well with audiences, evidenced by its strong chart performance.
Career context
By 2010, Joe Satriani was already an established guitar virtuoso known for his instrumental rock prowess, having released multiple acclaimed albums since his debut in 1986. 'Live in Paris: I Just Wanna Rock' captures the energy of his touring during the peak of his career, following the release of his studio album 'Black Swans and Wormhole Wizards' just months prior.

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 I Just Wanna Rock 3:53
  • 2 Overdriver 5:17
  • 3 Satch Boogie Standout 4:36
  • 4 Ice 9 4:37
  • 5 Diddle‐Y‐A‐Doo‐Dat 4:14
  • 6 Flying in a Blue Dream 5:40
  • 7 Ghosts 4:52
  • 8 Revelation 6:30
  • 9 Super Colossal 4:25
  • 10 One Big Rush 3:37
  • 11 Musterion 4:53
  • 12 Out of the Sunrise 6:28

Disc 2

  • 1 Time Machine 8:45
  • 2 Cool #9 6:06
  • 3 Andalusia 6:49
  • 4 Bass Solo 6:31
  • 5 Cryin’ 6:42
  • 6 Mystical Potato Head Groove Thing 5:52
  • 7 Always With Me, Always With You Standout 9:01
  • 8 Surfing With the Alien Standout 6:15
  • 9 Crowd Chant 3:26
  • 10 Summer Song 8:04

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