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This is the first double Satch album, disc 1 being studio tracks that were not previously released and disc 2 being some outstanding live playing from various venues. One of the coolest things about this collection is that you get the long out of print Joe Satriani EP, which was released in very small numbers. At the time, he was in a band called The Squares and all of his bandmates, except drummer Jeff Campitelli, thought it would go nowhere. How wrong they were, as this EP marked the beginning of a very successful solo career for Joe. The "Time Machine" album also introduced one of Joe's most beloved songs, "All Alone." It is a very beautiful rendition of the Billie Holliday song "Left Alone" and is often used by figure skaters during their routines. Disc 2 features some awesome live performances of all his hits. Tracks 11-14 were recorded at the California Theater in June 1988 and I feel represent Joe at peak performance (please read my review of Joe's album "Dreaming#11," which features more of the California Theater concert, and you will find out the strange story behind this recording). One of the definite stand-outs on the live disc is "Big Bad Moon," a hard rockin' blues number that makes you want to hear him in person. Overall, this is an excellent album and is a treat for Satch fans and guitar fans in general. I highly recommend it.Read full review
WHAT CAN YOU SAY? NOTHING...LISTEN AND FEEL YOUR SPINE TINGLE TO JOE SATRIANI(OR AS I CALL HIM "MR. SATCHMO")HIS GUITAR "RIFFS AND KICKS" IS UNLIKE ANYTHING EVER CREATED TO GUITAR SKILLS OVERALL. THERE ARE MANY...AND I DO MEAN MANY GUITAR VIRTUOSO(PAUL GILBERT,STEVE VAI,ED VAN HALEN,STEVIE RAY VAUGHN,JIMMY HENDRIX,CHRIS DUARTE,AND SO ON...BUT NONE...NOT EVEN THE GREAT LES PAUL(R.I.P) COULD EVER FATHOM OR DREAM OF SUCH CRAFTMANSHIP JOE DIPLAYS. THE FIRST TIME I HEARD JOE'S MUSIC WAS BACK IN LATE 1987. THE FIRST TIME I SAW HIM WAS AT THE SUMMERFEST GROUNDS IN MILWAUKEE, JULY 4,1998. HE PLAYED SO HARD,"I FROZE WITH EVERY NOTE TAKEN, AND CRIED..."IT WAS THAT SOOTHING TO MY SOUL"
Anyone who knows guitar plyying knows Joe Satriani is right there with Steve Vai and Eric Johnson. I had this cd years ago and lost it somehow. Getting this music back in my hands has been wonderful. You can hear the passion and conviction in Satriani's playing...along with tremendous back-up musicians. Potential buyers of this cd will not go wrong with adding it to their collection. The first track titled "Time Machine" sets up this entire double cd album with it's hard-hitting, guitar screaming beat. Great CD.
awesome packaging , recommend to all Satriani followers
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
I am a big fan of the newer stuff and this was a surprise for me. Some spacey material which is very refreshing. The drummer is a very assertive and strong, a very good combination of musicians. Satriani in his latest stuff is very good but takes himself a bit too seriously. In this album it is fresh, alive and fun to listen to.
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