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Joe Satriani
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Track Listing
- Cool No 9
- Down Down Down
- Luminous Flesh Giants
- SMF
- Look My Way
- Home
- Moroccan Sunset
- Killer Bee Bop
- Slow Down Blues
- You're My World
- Sittin' Around
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #22136 in Music
- Released on: 2000-08-21
- Number of discs: 1
- Dimensions: .22 pounds
Customer Reviews
Different to the rest & the funkiest Satch tracks.
I agree with the other review strongly. This album is different to the rest but Satriani has explored many different genres already. The latest album 'Engines of Creation' is done using samples and electronic drum loops. It is very different to the traditional live Satriani sound but grows on you.
This record shows the funky side of Satriani with Manu Katche on drums providing a great groove and some delightful off-beat rhythms. From a drummer's point of view this is the best Satriani album but also if you like Satriani or a funky/jazzy touch, this is a must.
The most soulful album he ever did
Ok, so Joe isn't exactly blazing away on this record, but what he does is with such an intense feeling not captured on any of his other albums. Just listen to Down, down, down. You can feel he's down alright.
Secondly, the faster tracks or much more groovy because he is actually playing with a whole band this time (including a second rythm guitar player).
I agree that the bluesy numbers could have been left out (not that they are bad), but don't keep that away from buying this album.
I'm a huge fan and this is the record I've been listening most to the past year. Absolutely groovy! I actually got a bit disappointed with 'Crystal Planet' after listening to this for a long time (I know I should not have said that...), but I still love his earlier records.
Neat stuff
I like this album for many of the reasons that many other JS fans don't. It's slower paced, less focussed and sounds like Joe and a bunch of like minded friends got together for an extended jamming session, and as a result it has the warmth that some people feel is missing from his other albums. He's not trying to 'push the envelope' on sound or technique, but shows that Joe can play with a band rather than leading it.
Don't be put off by the those who say you've got to be a guitarist to appreciate JS, sure, there's stunning technique, but it's used to produce MUSIC, and I'm one of those that doesn't really care *how* he does it but I love the results. Buy this and buy the 3 disc boxed set, you won't be disappointed.
