The second album that made Satch and the most accessible rock instrumental album of all time Surfing With the Alien a great and timeless record. Joe Satriani is one of the best shredders in the world. He decided to put a more melodic approach than speed with great guitar techniques that inspired many guitarists. His former students are some of the biggest names in rock such as Kirk Hammett from Metallica, guitar virtuoso Steve Vai, Larry LaLonde from Primus, Alex Skolnick lead guitarist for Testament and more. This might explain why Kirk Hammett sounds so excellent with a wah-pedal and Skolnick usually features the wild like tremolo bar vibratos in songs he's featured in. Satch always had great melodies in his songs and isn't just about speed while most guitar virtuosos focused on being faster. If you really enjoy the guitar you'll immediately be impressed regardless this album is over twenty years old. Songs to check out "Surfing with the Alien", "Satch Boogie" and "Ice 9".
1. "Surfing with the Alien" – 4:20
2. "Ice 9" – 4:08
3. "Crushing Day" – 5:16
4. "Always with Me, Always with You" – 3:20
5. "Satch Boogie" – 3:10
6. "Hill of the Skull" – 1:46
7. "Circles" – 3:27
8. "Lords of Karma" – 4:46
9. "Midnight" – 1:42
10. "Echo" – 5:38
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