Known for its supersonic and hair-raising descents handle, and therefore its impeccable technique, Joe Satriani is also an artist who needs to renew itself, to look elsewhere ammunition that will enhance its aesthetic or, more prosaically, needing to avoid boredom, to risk risky paris ... Like on the eponymous 1995 or, frankly, it is difficult to recognize the author of Satch Boogie or Summer Song. In truth, this is the album that conscientious followers of voluble guitar hero did not expect an album where Joe stands out so much of what has made his fame he had, inevitably, disappoint his most zealous fans . Why? Because the usual pyrotechnics six-string player is being stored for a jazzy blues a hair pretty well tucked. However, it feels that out of his comfort zone, which is commendable, Satriani will lose a little convincing only partially. If there are some excellent things on this album (Cool # 9 If, Home, Moroccan Sunset, Killer Bee Bop) there are also some beaches where boredom lurks (Look My Way, sung by Satriani, never a good idea, Slow Down Blues is not inherently evil but never ceases to stretch, Sittin 'Around frankly uninspired) which is not in the habits of the house. But with excellent musicians (Andy Fairweather Low triplet, Nathan East, Katché head) and a remaining tracklist rather successful, it is far from complete misfires that some wanted to denounce. By testing other waters, an idea that will soon return to her mind on the electronic side (Engines of Creation), Satriani has at least the merit of trying, and generally succeed in what remains an alien album (but not surfing! ) of his discography, an album that begs to be listened to today and will appeal to those who handle the effects rowdy Joe displease, they will be pleasantly surprised now.
1. Cool # 9 6:00 2. If 4:49 3. Down, Down, Down 6:13 4. Luminous Flesh Giants 5:55 5. SMF 6:43 6. Look My Way 4:01 3:27 7. Home 8. Moroccan Sunset 4:23 9. Killer Bee Bop 3:48 10. Slow Down Blues 7:25 11. (You're) My World 3:56 12. Sittin 'Round 3:38
