Joe Satriani "The Extremist"

Joe Satriani "The Extremist"

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Joe Satriani
The Extremist
The Story
"The Extremist" is a particularly appropriate title for this release, as Satch continues his tradition of exploring new musical ground and the 'extreme' guitar sound. Teaming with producer Andy Johns and aided by the brothers Bissonette (Gregg, drums and Matt, bass), Satriani's guitar talent shines through as he delves into the blues ("New Blues"), neo-folk-with-banjo ("Rubina's Blue Sky Happiness"), funk-rock ("Why") and some concert crowd pleasers ("Summer Song", "Friends"). Guaranteed not to disappoint guitar fans seeking slamming riffs and well-executed solos.
The Music
03:27 Friends Instrumental
03:47 The Extremist Instrumental
05:46 War Instrumental
05:42 Cryin' Instrumental
06:10 Rubina's Blue Sky Happiness Instrumental
04:52 Summer Song Instrumental
01:16 Tears In The Rain Instrumental
04:45 Why Instrumental
04:56 Motorcycle Driver Instrumental
06:55 New Blues Instrumental
The Artists
Joe Satriani Guitars, Banjo, Mandolin, Synth, Bass, Keyboards, Dobro, Harmonica, Production, Arrangements, Photography
Matt Bissonette Bass
Gregg Bissonette Drums
Paulinho Da Costa Percussion
Brett Tuggle Organ
Doug Wimbish Bass, Buddy Rich Intro
Phil Ashley Synthesized Strings, Squeeze-Box, Keyboards, Synthesized Trumpet
Simon Phillips Highland Drums, Tambourine
Bongo Bob Drums, Percussion
Jeff Campitelli Cymbals
Andy Johns Production, Engineering
John Cuniberti Production, Engineering, Photography
Bart Stevens Engineering
Dan Bosworth Engineering Assistance
Michael Semanick Engineering Assistance
David Plank Engineering Assistance
Michael Reiter Engineering Assistance
Julie Last Engineering Assistance
Bernie Grundman Mastering
Matt Mahurin Cover Art
Lori Stoll Photography
Neil Zlozower Photography
Ken Friedman Photography
Pierre de Beauport Photography
David Bett Art Direction
Mick Brigden Art Direction
Kathy Milone Additional Design
All songs written and arranged by Joe Satriani, except "Friends" arranged by Joe Satriani and Andy Johns.

Recorded at Ocean Way, Bearsville, Coast Recorders, Alpha & Omega, Fantasy Studios and Record One Studios.