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Live in San Francisco

Joe Satriani · 2001

147 min · 25 tracks · blues · hard rock · jazz fusion

A vibrant showcase of virtuosic guitar work layered over dynamic instrumental rock compositions.

Why this album works

This album is significant for its critical reception, showcasing Satriani's technical prowess and earning praise from fans and critics alike. It reached notable positions on various charts, further cementing his status as a leading guitarist in the instrumental rock scene.
Best for
virtuosic guitar showcases excitement dynamic live performance energy wave-like pacing for immersion
Context
By the time 'Live in San Francisco' was released in 2001, Joe Satriani was already an established figure in the instrumental rock genre, having released several acclaimed studio albums. This album followed his successful 'Crystal Planet' and marked a celebration of his career as a live performer, capturing the essence of his improvisational skills on stage.

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Time 8:10
  • 2 Devil’s Slide 4:44
  • 3 The Crush of Love 5:04
  • 4 Satch Boogie Standout 5:28
  • 5 Borg Sex 5:28
  • 6 Flying in a Blue Dream 6:41
  • 7 Ice 9 4:54
  • 8 Cool #9 6:16
  • 9 Circles 4:20
  • 10 Until We Say Goodbye 5:36
  • 11 Ceremony 5:57
  • 12 The Extremist 3:39
  • 13 Summer Song 8:45

Disc 2

  • 1 House Full of Bullets 6:55
  • 2 One Big Rush 4:06
  • 3 Raspberry Jam Delta‐V 6:53
  • 4 Crystal Planet 6:02
  • 5 Love Thing 3:48
  • 6 Bass Solo 6:28
  • 7 The Mystical Potato Head Groove Thing 6:24
  • 8 Always With Me, Always With You Standout 3:50
  • 9 Big Bad Moon 6:32
  • 10 Friends 4:07
  • 11 Surfing With the Alien Standout 9:17
  • 12 Rubina 8:08

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