Author Topic: Joe Satriani is back. (Read 6840 times)

devieira73 · « **Reply #35 on:** January 17, 2022, 11:11:38 AM »

Wow! He will release 2 albums (instrumental/vocal) this year like he was planning?

RodrigoAltaf · « **Reply #36 on:** January 17, 2022, 12:30:29 PM »

I know there's one soon to be announced. The interview is to promote an art exhibit he's doing.

wolfking · « **Reply #37 on:** January 17, 2022, 01:02:08 PM »

Quote from: RodrigoAltaf on January 17, 2022, 10:40:01 AM

Ressurrecting this necrothread to say that I'll be speaking with Joe this Wednesday! It's only a 15 minute interview, but I'm excited!

Nice mate.

nick_z · « **Reply #38 on:** January 17, 2022, 01:04:59 PM »

Of Satriani's releases over the last 10 years or so my favorite is actually Unstoppable Momentum. I didn't expect much at the time, but I've always enjoyed it a ton. it felt more of a band/collaborative work, especially with the arrangements. Love what Mike Keneally does on the record.

My favorite track on it is Can't Go Back:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tM8LmzKca3k

Between the melodies and Vinnie Colaiuta's drumming, it's a super-cool piece...

RodrigoAltaf · « **Reply #39 on:** January 17, 2022, 01:44:24 PM »

Quote from: nick_z on January 17, 2022, 01:04:59 PM

Of Satriani's releases over the last 10 years or so my favorite is actually Unstoppable Momentum. I didn't expect much at the time, but I've always enjoyed it a ton. it felt more of a band/collaborative work, especially with the arrangements. Love what Mike Keneally does on the record.

My favorite track on it is Can't Go Back:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tM8LmzKca3k

Between the melodies and Vinnie Colaiuta's drumming, it's a super-cool piece...

The one he did with Glenn Hughes and Chad Smith is cool, although it was a missed opportunity to not have Glenn sing on at least one track. At the time they said they were working on an album which would have vocals, but that hasn't happened so far...

RodrigoAltaf · « **Reply #40 on:** January 19, 2022, 11:24:28 AM »

New album annunced, and the first single was revealed today: http://www.satriani.com/discography/The_Elephants_of_Mars/

Peter Mc · « **Reply #41 on:** January 20, 2022, 05:29:53 PM »

I know some will say this is the same thing he’s done a thousand times but it’s such a nice song. Whenever he comes out with something new he just reminds me how much better he is at this than any other guitar instrumentalist out there, like head and shoulders above everyone. It’s just so classy, tasteful and melodic but still some tasty technique as well.

I did love JP’s last solo record too but he’s not really prolific in this regard.

I remember the other year hearing some stuff from Nita Strauss and Gus G and it just sounded so old hat and masterbatory compared to Joe.

Hoping the new album is great, wasn’t such a huge fan of the last one.

RodrigoAltaf · « **Reply #42 on:** January 20, 2022, 05:57:25 PM »

Quote from: Peter Mc on January 20, 2022, 05:29:53 PM

I know some will say this is the same thing he’s done a thousand times but it’s such a nice song. Whenever he comes out with something new he just reminds me how much better he is at this than any other guitar instrumentalist out there, like head and shoulders above everyone. It’s just so classy, tasteful and melodic but still some tasty technique as well.

I did love JP’s last solo record too but he’s not really prolific in this regard.

I remember the other year hearing some stuff from Nita Strauss and Gus G and it just sounded so old hat and masterbatory compared to Joe.

Hoping the new album is great, wasn’t such a huge fan of the last one.

I love Joe, but at the same time I'm a big critic of his output. I liked his album with Glenn Hughes and Chad Smith, but the last one I didn't connect with AT ALL. This new one, which I received AFTER the interview with him, has some truly amazing moments, and several curveballs.

devieira73 · « **Reply #43 on:** January 20, 2022, 07:19:22 PM »

Good to know that! I thought the last album worse than the previous 3, although it’s still enjoyable.

hefdaddy42 · « **Reply #44 on:** January 21, 2022, 11:20:16 AM »

I always like Joe, but nothing has ever beaten The Extremist for me.

wolfking · « **Reply #45 on:** January 21, 2022, 03:52:58 PM »

Quote from: hefdaddy42 on January 21, 2022, 11:20:16 AM

I always like Joe, but nothing has ever beaten The Extremist for me.

Underrated.

My personal fav is Crystal Planet.

I've really not followed him at all for the last 3 or 4 albums.

RodrigoAltaf · « **Reply #46 on:** January 21, 2022, 04:05:24 PM »

Quote from: wolfking on January 21, 2022, 03:52:58 PM

Quote from: hefdaddy42 on January 21, 2022, 11:20:16 AM
I always like Joe, but nothing has ever beaten The Extremist for me.

Underrated.

My personal fav is Crystal Planet.

I've really not followed him at all for the last 3 or 4 albums.

Both are high points in his career for sure. And I too have been following him from a distance, although I reconnected with hi output in the last three albums. What HAppens NExt is good, Shapeshifter not so much, and the new one is great.

HOF · « **Reply #47 on:** January 21, 2022, 04:10:14 PM »

Quote from: wolfking on January 21, 2022, 03:52:58 PM

Quote from: hefdaddy42 on January 21, 2022, 11:20:16 AM
I always like Joe, but nothing has ever beaten The Extremist for me.

Underrated.

My personal fav is Crystal Planet.

I've really not followed him at all for the last 3 or 4 albums.

All I own from him are Surfing, The Extremist, and Crystal Planet, and I'd agree the later two are pretty great.

wolfking · « **Reply #48 on:** January 21, 2022, 04:12:46 PM »

Quote from: RodrigoAltaf on January 21, 2022, 04:05:24 PM

Quote from: wolfking on January 21, 2022, 03:52:58 PM
Quote from: hefdaddy42 on January 21, 2022, 11:20:16 AM
I always like Joe, but nothing has ever beaten The Extremist for me.

Underrated.

My personal fav is Crystal Planet.

I've really not followed him at all for the last 3 or 4 albums.

Both are high points in his career for sure. And I too have been following him from a distance, although I reconnected with hi output in the last three albums. What HAppens NExt is good, Shapeshifter not so much, and the new one is great.

I'll definitely make an effort with this new one then.

Peter Mc · « **Reply #49 on:** January 21, 2022, 04:55:41 PM »

Quote from: RodrigoAltaf on January 20, 2022, 05:57:25 PM

Quote from: Peter Mc on January 20, 2022, 05:29:53 PM
I know some will say this is the same thing he’s done a thousand times but it’s such a nice song. Whenever he comes out with something new he just reminds me how much better he is at this than any other guitar instrumentalist out there, like head and shoulders above everyone. It’s just so classy, tasteful and melodic but still some tasty technique as well.

I did love JP’s last solo record too but he’s not really prolific in this regard.

I remember the other year hearing some stuff from Nita Strauss and Gus G and it just sounded so old hat and masterbatory compared to Joe.

Hoping the new album is great, wasn’t such a huge fan of the last one.

I love Joe, but at the same time I'm a big critic of his output. I liked his album with Glenn Hughes and Chad Smith, but the last one I didn't connect with AT ALL. This new one, which I received AFTER the interview with him, has some truly amazing moments, and several curveballs.

I was thinking the Glenn Hughes one was his last one. In that case, I haven’t been crazy on his last two records then. Last one I loved was Shockwave Supernova. This new song sounds great though. Nothing particularly new but just classic Satriani.

the_silent_man · « **Reply #50 on:** January 21, 2022, 04:58:14 PM »

I dunno, big fan of Satch's older stuff, but this new track was really unremarkable. Not bad, nice tune, just unremarkable. The last album I really enjoyed was Black Swans, unfortunately everything since then has been kinda mediocre and this new song does not bring me confidence the new album will be any different.

Surfing, Extremist and Crystal Planet are where it's at. Super collosal and Black Swans were great too.

wolfking · « **Reply #51 on:** January 21, 2022, 05:38:31 PM »

Quote from: the_silent_man on January 21, 2022, 04:58:14 PM

I dunno, big fan of Satch's older stuff, but this new track was really unremarkable. Not bad, nice tune, just unremarkable. The last album I really enjoyed was Black Swans, unfortunately everything since then has been kinda mediocre and this new song does not bring me confidence the new album will be any different.

Surfing, Extremist and Crystal Planet are where it's at. Super collosal and Black Swans were great too.

Yeah Black Swans was the last one I liked. I checked songs here and there afterwards but was unimpressed

JediKnight1969 · « **Reply #52 on:** January 22, 2022, 10:32:31 AM »

The guy's playing is the closest thing to perfection

To me, "Surfing with the alien" is his absolute masterpiece.
My second favourite is "Flying in a blue dream"

Pity there are too many albums on "automatic pilot".

Lowdz · « **Reply #53 on:** January 22, 2022, 11:34:28 AM »

I find the last few pretty interchangeable but I enjoy any Satriani album I put on.

I’ve always liked his vocal songs - I’m strange like that 😁

devieira73 · « **Reply #54 on:** January 22, 2022, 12:06:16 PM »

Big Satriani fan here. From Not of This Earth to Engines of Creation he managed to make incredible albums with a lot of diversity among them. Hard to choose, but I think Flying... is stil my fave. After that, I think he made a lot of good music, but his albums began to sound a bit safe or predictable. I think that Shockwave Supernova and Unstoppable Moment are the best from this era - the more complex rhythm work on both albums elevated them.

Peter Mc · « **Reply #55 on:** January 22, 2022, 01:06:09 PM »

I agree that Flying In a Blue Dream is probably still my favourite. I actually really like all of the songs with vocals on that album too. Big Bad Moon is not my favourite but the guitar solos make it. Songs like I Believe, Ride and Can’t Slow Down though are pretty cool songs in their own right. I’d like to hear him do some songs with vocals again.

I do get what people are saying about Joe playing it safe on recent records but safe Joe still just sounds good to me, like an old friend, just a totally unique, instantly recognisable sound. I am hoping this is better than his last two records though.

RodrigoAltaf · « **Reply #56 on:** January 23, 2022, 03:05:42 AM »

Here's my interview with Joe: https://youtu.be/IhSIoDnqIME

Leave us a comment in the video, guys! It helps to support our channel, and doesn't cost anything!

wolfking · « **Reply #57 on:** January 23, 2022, 03:07:47 AM »

I don't know, his singing is fucking horrible.

Flying in a Blue Dream takes a hit because of some of the vocal songs.

I Believe is a great ballad though. Love the backwards guitar solos.

Peter Mc · « **Reply #58 on:** January 23, 2022, 04:31:10 AM »

Ride always felt like classic ZZ Top to me, loved that song and the solo is so great.

Kwyjibo · « **Reply #59 on:** January 23, 2022, 05:46:16 AM »

Joe isn't a great singer, but for some of his songs it works. I really like I Believe, Big Bad Moon and Ride.

Not sure if I wanted a whole record with his vocals though.

devieira73 · « **Reply #60 on:** January 23, 2022, 05:55:47 AM »

I don’t know if it’s still on, but the vocal album he was planning it would be with a proper vocalist - I forgot his name.

devieira73 · « **Reply #61 on:** January 23, 2022, 05:59:42 AM »

https://ultimateclassicrock.com/joe-satriani-2021-albums/

Kwyjibo · « **Reply #62 on:** January 23, 2022, 06:09:14 AM »

Didn't know that, probably a good choice not to sing himself.

devieira73 · « **Reply #63 on:** January 23, 2022, 06:53:03 AM »

Agreed. Although I think his vocals on Big Bad Moon are cool for that song!
https://guitar.com/features/interviews/lockdown-diaries-joe-satriani/
The singer would be the keyboardist.

ReaperKK · « **Reply #64 on:** January 23, 2022, 07:21:20 AM »

Quote from: wolfking on January 23, 2022, 03:07:47 AM

I don't know, his singing is fucking horrible. Flying in a Blue Dream takes a hit because of some of the vocal songs.

I Believe is a great ballad though. Love the backwards guitar solos.

I have to agree here. I remember hearing Lifestyle from Is There Love in Space? and I couldn't skip the song fast enough.

MinistroRaven · « **Reply #65 on:** January 23, 2022, 08:05:20 PM »

Quote from: RodrigoAltaf on January 23, 2022, 03:05:42 AM

Here's my interview with Joe: https://youtu.be/IhSIoDnqIME

Leave us a comment in the video, guys! It helps to support our channel, and doesn't cost anything!

Really nice interview Rod.

RodrigoAltaf · « **Reply #66 on:** January 24, 2022, 05:06:02 PM »

Thank you!!!!!

Lowdz · « **Reply #67 on:** January 24, 2022, 05:08:24 PM »

Quote from: ReaperKK on January 23, 2022, 07:21:20 AM

Quote from: wolfking on January 23, 2022, 03:07:47 AM
I don't know, his singing is fucking horrible. Flying in a Blue Dream takes a hit because of some of the vocal songs.

I Believe is a great ballad though. Love the backwards guitar solos.

I have to agree here. I remember hearing Lifestyle from Is There Love in Space? and I couldn't skip the song fast enough.

I like his voice, but there again I love Ace Frehley vocals - at least the KISS/ Frehley’s Comet days.

the_silent_man · « **Reply #68 on:** April 09, 2022, 03:10:57 AM »

Anyone check out his new album, released yesterday?

Lowdz · « **Reply #69 on:** April 09, 2022, 05:12:57 AM »

Yes, I gave it a listen. It’s a Joe Satriani album

It’s a bit more “out 5here” than the last couple. It needs more plays to digest I think. It’s more s/t than surfing, that’s for sure.

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Author Topic: Joe Satriani is back. (Read 6840 times)