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The Electric Joe Satriani: An Anthology

Joe Satriani · 2003

144 min · 30 tracks · blues · hard rock · jazz fusion

A vibrant showcase of instrumental prowess blending rock, blues, and jazz fusion in a melodic tapestry.

Why this album works

This anthology encapsulates Satriani's impact on guitar music and showcases tracks that have influenced countless guitarists. It was released to critical acclaim, reaffirming his innovative style and earning him several nominations for Grammy Awards throughout his career.
Career context
Released in 2003, 'The Electric Joe Satriani: An Anthology' arrives during Satriani's established career as a leading guitar virtuoso. This compilation highlights his influence after over a decade since his breakthrough album, 'Surfing with the Alien' (1987), solidifying his status in the instrumental rock genre.

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Surfing With the Alien Standout 4:25
  • 2 Satch Boogie 3:14
  • 3 Always With Me, Always With You Standout 3:23
  • 4 Crushing Day 5:15
  • 5 Flying in a Blue Dream Standout 5:24
  • 6 The Mystical Potato Head Groove Thing 5:11
  • 7 I Believe 5:52
  • 8 Big Bad Moon 5:16
  • 9 Friends 3:30
  • 10 The Extremist 3:44
  • 11 Summer Song 4:59
  • 12 Why 4:46
  • 13 Time Machine 5:08
  • 14 Cool #9 6:01
  • 15 Down, Down, Down 6:10

Disc 2

  • 1 The Crush of Love 4:21
  • 2 Ceremony 4:53
  • 3 Crystal Planet 4:36
  • 4 Raspberry Jam Delta-V 5:22
  • 5 Love Thing 3:51
  • 6 Borg Sex 5:28
  • 7 Until We Say Goodbye 4:33
  • 8 Devil's Slide 5:11
  • 9 Clouds Race Across the Sky 6:14
  • 10 Starry Night 3:55
  • 11 Mind Storm 4:12
  • 12 Slick 3:43
  • 13 The Eight Steps 5:46
  • 14 Not of This Earth 3:59
  • 15 Rubina 5:51

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