Time Machine cover

Time Machine

Joe Satriani · 1993

139 min · 28 tracks · blues · hard rock · jazz fusion

Intricate guitar work dances over eclectic rhythms, blending rock, jazz fusion, and progressive elements into a mesmerizing instrumental journey.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with peaks
  • intricate guitar work exploration
  • headphone detail hunting
  • for late-night focus
  • eclectic rhythms for active listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking straightforward song structures
  • prefer vocal-driven experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on October 26, 1993, 'Time Machine' is Joe Satriani's fifth studio album and follows the commercially successful 'Flying in a Blue Dream.' At this point in his career, Satriani had already established himself as a leading figure in instrumental rock and was known for his virtuosic guitar playing, paving the way for future instrumental rock artists.
Stylistic neighbors
Steve Vai· Eric Johnson· Paul Gilbert

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Time Machine 5:06
  • 2 The Mighty Turtle Head 5:12
  • 3 All Alone (aka Left Alone) 4:22
  • 4 Banana Mango II 6:05
  • 5 Thinking of You 3:57
  • 6 Crazy 4:06
  • 7 Speed of Light 5:14
  • 8 Baroque 2:16
  • 9 Dweller on the Threshold 4:15
  • 10 Banana Mango 2:44
  • 11 Dreaming #11 3:37
  • 12 I Am Become Death 3:56
  • 13 Saying Goodbye 2:54
  • 14 Woodstock Jam 16:07

Disc 2

  • 1 Satch Boogie 3:58
  • 2 Summer Song 6:00
  • 3 Flying in a Blue Dream 5:24
  • 4 Cryin’ 6:25
  • 5 The Crush of Love 5:47
  • 6 Tears in the Rain 1:51
  • 7 Always With Me, Always With You 3:39
  • 8 Big Bad Moon 5:22
  • 9 Surfing With the Alien 4:39
  • 10 Rubina 6:45
  • 11 Circles 4:14
  • 12 Drum Solo 2:14
  • 13 Lords of Karma 5:43
  • 14 Echo 7:50

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