In order to add some fun content, I thought I would undertake reviewing albums from time to time; specifically the kind of guitar oriented music I compose and enjoy listening too. First on the cue will be JOE SATRIANI'S recently released "Black Swans and Wormhole Wizards."
First of all, let me say that I'm a big Joe Satriani fan all the way back with Surfing with the Alien. In fact, despite his many albums since, I still consider Surfing to be his best. That said, Black Swans has some good music on it. Tunes like Premonition and Light Years Away as well as God is crying have a good groove going. However, there's nothing as fast as Crystal Planet or Surfing with the Alien on this album...not even close.
Black Swans is a quality recording, but this feels like a safe, reserved album. Satch is not pushing the envelope here. I realize the old days, when fretboard pyrotechnics felt new and inventive, are for the most part gone...but that shouldn't mean laxing below your ability. Satriani is an awesome player. I only wish that awesomeness was more on display here. I got the Mp3 album off of Amazon for $5 so I got a deal. If I had paid more, I probably would have felt more disappointed because it won't get many repeat listens. Bottom Line: there's a few enjoyable songs worth replaying...others that you'll soon forget.
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