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On CRYSTAL PLANET Satch provides his fans with exactly what they've come to expect: crunching riffs, soaring melodies, chord changes and solos from heaven. He deviates little from such past releases as THE EXTREMIST and SURFING WITH THE ALIEN, and as the saying goes: "if it ain't broke". That's not to say he doesn't stay contemporary, as "Raspberry Jam Delta-V" effectively dabbles in electronica as subtle background noise.
"Love Thing" is a beautiful ballad and potential single, and Satch is able to make the guitar "talk". There are also elements of funk ("A Piece Of Liquid") and metal ("With Jupiter In Mind"). But his skills shine through the most when he shreds, and nobody does it better. Quite simply, the man is a virtuoso and probably one of the most influential Instrumental Rock artists of his generation. He shows he can play at the speed of light while fitting all these speedy solos into the context of the song. CRYSTAL PLANET continues the legacy of a man who shows that no matter how much technology advances, there is no substitute for a wailin' guitar.
"A Train Of Angels" was nominated for the 1999 Grammy Award for Best Rock Instrumental Performance.
Personnel: Joe Satriani (guitar, harmonica, keyboards, guitar synthesizer); Jeff Campitelli (drums, percussion); Eric Caudieux (programming).
Audio Mixers: Eric Caudieux; Eric Valentine ; Joe Satriani; John Cuniberti; Mike Fraser.
Recording information: H.O.S. Recording; Hyde Street Studios; Plant Studios; Site.
Editor: Eric Caudieux.
Personnel: Joe Satriani (guitar, harmonica, keyboards, guitar synthesizer, bass, hand claps); Eric Cadieux (keyboards, programming); Stuart Hamm (bass); Eric Valentine, Jeff Campitelli (drums, percussion, hand claps); Rhoades Howe, Elk Thunder (percussion); Mike Manning, Mike Fraser (hand claps).
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Entertainment Weekly (3/6/98, p.80) - "...innovation is moot: Satriani is an old-fashioned guitar hero, and antic wailer, and a romantic at heart." - Rating: B
muy bueno exelente realizacion discografica de satriani Submitted by ocis66 (san luis potosi,slp. mexico) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Absolute Genius This takes you away right from the first notes Submitted by Richie C (Southern New York) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Critics are IDIOTS! Innovation is most certainly not moot; and Joe pens another innovative and enjoyable set of songs on "Crystal Planet" once again. Critics clearly don't get this kind of music. Most dismiss it as empty wanking. First, if you can wank, than I say go for it. Second, it's the songwriting and melody here that reigns over the shredding. This may be my favorite Satch album; certainly "Love Song" is my favorite Satch song of all time. Joe=God. Submitted by dcampbell (East Stroudsburg, PA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Amazing!!! This, and Surfing With The Alien, are Jo's best efforts by far. This is a superb album, truly deserving of classic status. Any Satch fan will love this, it's brilliant.
I like all of Joe's other albums but this, and surfing, excell - probably beyond any other album I've ever heard. Submitted by J1MM0 (somewhere) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
a little hard to follow this is a good album by satch. although it takes several listens to get a feel for. some of the songs have a lot of twists and turns, almost in a progressive sound. and others are classic satriani rockers.house full of bullets and psycho monkey. strange beautiful music picks up where this cd left off. Submitted by bdurbin1 (tucson, az, usa) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
muy bueno
Absolute Genius
a little hard to follow
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