Not of This Earth, Joe Satriani, Music CD

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Not of This Earth


1	Not of This Earth 4:03
2	The Snake 4:42
3	Rubina 5:55
4	Memories 4:05
5	Brother John 2:09
6	The Enigmatic 3:25
7	Driving at Night 3:32
8	Hordes of Locusts 4:58
9	New Day 3:52
10	The Headless Horseman 1:52

Biography

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Not of This Earth was the first studio release from guitar wizard Joe Satriani (not counting the hard-to-find Joe Satriani EP). This all-instrumental album was making ripples in the guitar-playing community not long after it was released, and it's easy to see why: superior compositions, a signature style, a unique tone, and playing that's out of this world. Satriani shifts musical gears deftly, often layering multiple tracks together to make a complex soundscape. The fiery sound of "Not of This Earth" and "Hordes of Locusts" is tempered by the cool, dark tone of "Driving at Night," the far-out Eastern approach of "The Snake," and the quiet, thoughtful "Rubina." Satriani's fluid playing and wicked licks are enough to drop jaws and widen eyes. There isn't a weak track on this disc, even though the guitarist was still maturing when he released it. Phil Carter, All Music Guide

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September 06, 2005: Around 1986, guitar fans became a bit curious when they heard about someone who had been giving lessons to Steve Vai ( at the time, Vai was best known for being a member of David Lee Roth´s band). This "someone" was Joe Satriani, and after listening to this record, many guitarists realized he was the best they´ve heard since Van Halen´s "Spanish Fly". This album feels very spontaneous and you can hear Satriani really having fun while recording it. There are no fillers to be heard, and he certainly demonstrates that instrumental music can be really tasteful. A great album.

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Not of This Earth


1	Not of This Earth 4:03
2	The Snake 4:42
3	Rubina 5:55
4	Memories 4:05
5	Brother John 2:09
6	The Enigmatic 3:25
7	Driving at Night 3:32
8	Hordes of Locusts 4:58
9	New Day 3:52
10	The Headless Horseman 1:52

All Music Guide

Not of This Earth was the first studio release from guitar wizard Joe Satriani (not counting the hard-to-find Joe Satriani EP). This all-instrumental album was making ripples in the guitar-playing community not long after it was released, and it's easy to see why: superior compositions, a signature style, a unique tone, and playing that's out of this world. Satriani shifts musical gears deftly, often layering multiple tracks together to make a complex soundscape. The fiery sound of "Not of This Earth" and "Hordes of Locusts" is tempered by the cool, dark tone of "Driving at Night," the far-out Eastern approach of "The Snake," and the quiet, thoughtful "Rubina." Satriani's fluid playing and wicked licks are enough to drop jaws and widen eyes. There isn't a weak track on this disc, even though the guitarist was still maturing when he released it. Phil Carter

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Product Details

Format: CD
Original Release: 1986
Release Date: 04/29/2008
Label: SBME SPECIAL MKTS.
Catalog No.: 726697
UPC: 886972669724
Sales Rank: 50,873

Album Credits
Performance Credits
Joe Satriani		Primary Artist, Primary Artist, Primary Artist, Primary Artist, Bass, Guitar, Percussion, Keyboards
Jeff Campitelli		Percussion, Drums, Keyboards, Human Whistle, Whistle (Instrument)
John Cuniberti		Percussion, Vocals

Technical Credits
Joe Satriani		Arranger, Producer, Artwork
John Cuniberti		Producer, Engineer
Bernie Grundman		Contributor, Mastering
David Bett		Art Direction
Rubina Satriani		Cover Design