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JOE SATRIANI Crystal Planet (1998 Austrian 15-track CD featuring some fun noodling by Mr Vais guitar teacher picture sleeve)
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
O.K, Satriani is an established 'shredder'. He can play a zillion notes per second, taps, dive-bombs, trills and sweeps. So can about 1001 guitarists. So why is he one of the most emulated and revered rock guitarists out there?
This album is one very good reason why!
Many guitarists, particularly the more obnoxious ones, seem to release music which is nothing more than an excuse to perform the equivalent of 'Guitar Karaoke' all over a backing track. Technically brilliant, but overall, fairly dull to listen to (unless you're the guitarist in question). The difference here is the music. Many 'widdlemeisters' (Guitarists who have amazing speed and technique, and are not afraid to demonstrate this at every opportunity) record tracks which ultimately separate the lead guitar from the rest of the song (presumably to focus attention on the guitar because the rest of the song is fairly basic, or pretty lame). With Crystal Planets, the production team have done their homework, and EVERYTHING works well. The songs sound original and interesting, and the lead playing complements this. The flashy guitar acrobatics are there, but there's a lot more class than your typical shred album. This isn't just a rock guitarist's album. This is one for music lovers in general!
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
One of the first Satriani albums I listened to, Crystal Planet got mehooked instantly and, over 140 songs later, it's still probably myfavourite.
This is just so full of great melodies and songs that really stick in yourhead. Satch manages to create a huge amount of emotion without evenmoving his lips in showcase tracks like "Love Thing", "Ceremony", "A TrainOf Angels" and "Up In The Sky".
From the minute you hit play on your CD player, you're thrust into Joe'sfast-moving world of instrumental guitar that isn't insane in the wayYngwie Malmsteen plays an insane amount of notes per second, but it isinsane in the way that when you've finished listening, you wonder whyother musicians actually have to move their lips to put a pointacross!
Instrumental guitar fans--you NEED this. Satriani fans--you HAVE this. Everyone else--you will LOVE this.
This is just so full of great melodies and songs that really stick in yourhead. Satch manages to create a huge amount of emotion without evenmoving his lips in showcase tracks like "Love Thing", "Ceremony", "A TrainOf Angels" and "Up In The Sky".
From the minute you hit play on your CD player, you're thrust into Joe'sfast-moving world of instrumental guitar that isn't insane in the wayYngwie Malmsteen plays an insane amount of notes per second, but it isinsane in the way that when you've finished listening, you wonder whyother musicians actually have to move their lips to put a pointacross!
Instrumental guitar fans--you NEED this. Satriani fans--you HAVE this. Everyone else--you will LOVE this.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Joe Satriani has really outdone himself with this latest offering, each song being completely unique and different, 'Crystal Planet' will appeal to anyone. The top tracks on this album have to be 'Crystal Planet', opener 'Up In The Sky', 'Ceremony'. 'Lights In Heaven' and one of the most amazing tracks I have ever heard, 'Secret Prayer'. Probably the greatest guitarist in the world, this album does not disappoint. Whatever music you like, this album is a very wise purchase.
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Favourite Satriani Album
I own most of Satriani's back catalogue and Crystal Planet is the one that gets played the most. It contains some amazing as expected guitar work from Joe, but all credit must go... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Stephen Crawford
Loose and funky feeling compared to earlier Joe Satriani
A great album. Very loose and funky feeling compared to earlier Joe Satriani, almost "Hendrixy" at times, especially the opening few tracks which hit you like a sledgehammer. Read more
Published 15 months ago by A. Pitts
Incredibly Infectious Album
As a late comer to Joe Satriani I decided to buy a bundle of his albums in one go and of the six I purchased, this made the least immediate impact on me. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Lucioperca
Crystal Planet
Joe Satriani opened my mind up to instrumental music. This album is one of my all-time favourites and my favourite by Satch. Read more
Published 18 months ago by guitarist41
Joe at his Best
Joe is astonishing, and maybe through his broad styles and grooves appeales to so many, and therefore we all see and feel different thoughts within his music. Read more
Published on 2 May 2010 by Dreams beyond the Rainbow
Awesome Instrumental Rock.
I bought on recommendation for amazon for reviewing steve vai, it is my first album of Joe Satriani's and i must say it's quite amazing. Read more
Published on 13 July 2008 by MrMetalheadO'Hagan
Exceptional piece of work from the master
I must start by saying I really don`t agree with reviews that say how people who don`t like instrumental/guitar music will love this album...they clearly won`t. Read more
Published on 17 Oct 2007 by Little Cat Voom
How wrong can you get?
Seeing the glowing reviews, and having really liked Surfing with the Alien and other early Satriani albums ...yes, I bought them when black plastic ruled the platters!... Read more
Published on 11 Oct 2007 by Mr. K. Hubbard
Review: Joe Satriani - Crystal Planet
This was my first Satriani album that I bought and it did not disappoint. Having heard the classic "Surfing with the Alien" and "Crystal Planet" (the latter from this album)... Read more
Published on 31 Dec 2004 by Matt Mclintock
A clear winner
After his more laid-back self-titled 1995 album, Satch returns to hard rock form with Crystal Planet. Read more
Published on 14 Jan 2004 by Andrew Van Vleck
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