Modern Primitive cover

Released 10 years ago

Modern Primitive

Steve Vai · 2016

70 min · 13 tracks · hard rock

A virtuosic display of guitar mastery drenched in eclectic soundscapes and emotive melodies.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like emotional peaks
  • virtuosic guitar mastery showcase
  • dynamic journey with contrasts
  • immersive headphone detail exploration
  • reflective moments of introspection

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer straightforward song structures

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 1, 2016, 'Modern Primitive' came nearly three years after Steve Vai's previous album, 'The Story of Light'. At this point in his career, Vai was exploring deeper improvisational techniques and a more avant-garde approach to composition, marking a continuation of his evolution as a solo artist while reflecting on his earlier works.
Stylistic neighbors
Joe Satriani· Yngwie Malmsteen· Paul Gilbert

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Bop! 5:37
  • 2 Dark Matter 3:53
  • 3 Mighty Messengers 3:57
  • 4 The Lost Chord 4:10
  • 5 Upanishads 4:37
  • 6 Fast Note People 5:53
  • 7 And We Are One 5:22
  • 8 Never Forever 5:16
  • 9 Lights Are On 6:26
  • 10 No Pockets 4:54
  • 11 Pink and Blows Over, Part I 3:22
  • 12 Pink and Blows Over, Part II (Mars Attack) 13:16
  • 13 Pink and Blows Over, Part III 3:31

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