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The one and only Satriani-taught and Zappa-tested virtuoso, Steve Vai, returns with his self-produced 1990 release, PASSION AND WARFARE. The album was inspired by sequential dream patterns Vai experienced earlier in his life, and results in one technically electrifying ride filled with vivid mysticism and groovy instrumental imagery. The album was recorded in his home studio, the Mothership, and released on Relativity/Epic Records. Vai says it best when he characterizes this album as "Jimi Hendrix meets Jesus Christ at a party that Ben Hur threw for Mel Blanc."
Recorded at The Mothership.
Personnel: Steve Vai (guitar, keyboards); Jamie Firlotte, Nancy Fagan (vocals); David Rosenthal, Pia Vai, Bob Harris (keyboards); Eventide (synthesizer); Tris Imboden, Chris Frazier (drums).
Audio Mixer: Pascal Fillet.
Recording information: Mothership.
Illustrator: Aaron Brown.
Photographer: Jim Hagopian.
Unknown Contributor Role: David Bett.
Arranger: Steve Vai.
Personnel: Steve Vai (various instruments), Nancy Fagen, Jamie Firlotte (vocals); David Rosenthal, Bob Harris, Pia Vai (keyboards, background vocals), Stuart Hamm (bass), Tris Imboden, Chris Frazier (drums); Pascal Fillet, David Coverdale, Laurel Fishman, Lillian Vai, Pam Vai, Joel Kaith, Corky Tanassy, Jamie Kornberg, Lauren Kornberg, Rudy Sarzo, Adrian Vandenberg, Corinne Larue, Famin', Darla Albright, Laura Gross, Rupert Henry, Bob Harris, Suzanna Harris, Julian Vai (background vocals).
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Steve Vai Passion & Warfare Songs Passion & Warfare Music Review Average Rating: (4.6 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews One of the Best
This is definitely one of Vai's best albums. From start to finish, every song with the exception of one track “The Riddle” is amazing. On that track at the end they start reciting lines from the Pledge of Allegiance over and over again. It does not fit with the song, and gets really old really quick. Other than that one song, I would highly recommend this CD to any rock fan or aspiring guitarist.
Submitted by CyberDust6 (Orlando, FL) 
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Best Instrumental Guitar Album EVER
Although I prefer his tutor Satriani's melodies and writing a little more considering a total body of work, this album as a whole is the best collection of rock guitar work EVER. Vai is the king of the fretboard and NO ONE can touch him. As a long time guitarist, I have heard and studied thousands of players and this guy takes the cake. By quite a margain too.
Submitted by The Man (Somewhere In Time)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No A must have
The album is exciting for the hundredth time! not many albums can do that and u also get for the love of god!!! nuff sed
Submitted by Ragnarok (Sydney,Aus)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No Killer
Woah....this is a guitarist!
Submitted by Tak (Utah)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No  Mind blowing first and every time
The first time I heard this album was with my friend/bass player Karl while cruising down SW Military, a popular crusing strip in San Antonio. 99.5 KISS debuted the album, playing it in it's entirety. We just so happened to both be on acid that night. You gotta love L S D and good timing. We parked the car and were completely lost in the album. Song after song kicked a$$. Not just guitar wizardy a$$ either. Just because they were good SONGS. We had to get the tape. Maybe it was just the acid? It wasn't the acid (but it made for one HE LL of an experience). I haven't stopped listening to it since. He had some good songs on his other albums, but this is the only one that kicks a$$ from start to finish. Buy this cd, and some acid if ya can too!
Submitted by notyetman (San Antonio, TX)
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