Surfing With The Alien [Remaster] by Joe Satriani (CD, Oct-1997, Epic USA)

This is the album that established Joe Satriani as one of the modern-day guitar gods, and deservedly so! This is a masterpiece of writing and skill. "Surfing With the Alien" starts it off and establishes Joe's early tone that was copied by so many. This one also starts a series of songs related to the Marvel superhero Silver Surfer (this album cover; "Back to Shalla-Bal" on the album "Flying in a Blue Dream" and "The Power Cosmic 2000, parts 1&2 on "Engines of Creation") "Satch Boogie" is an extremely rockin' tune that is his trademark. Still jaw-dropping after all this time. "Always With You, Always With Me" is one of the most beautiful songs ever written and is one of the songs that got him noticed by mainstream audiences (it is often played during figure skating routines, along with another song by Joe, "All Alone") "Circles" is a song that was probably a source of inspiration for many alternative and punk bands simply for the fact that it starts out nice and soft, then goes nuclear, then back to nice and soft. Plus, "Crushing Day" is one of the most all-around perfect songs I've ever heard. As a whole, this is a must-definitely-own for any fan of the guitar. Well deserving of the perfect score.

i saw joe satriani's instructional clip on guitar-world.com and it reminded me of what a great album it is...
When I first heard this in high school, it was similar to the first time I heard Van Halen... just mind-blowing sonic guitar pyrotechnics...

bottom line.
a must have for any musician for their collection.
steve-ramsdell.com

This is primarily musical, and an excellent example of Joe's versitility with the guitar. Wonderful music that really Rocks!

Satriani is the greatest I have ever heard and the album tracks are in a good sequence to get you going working out or driving. I had to get the album again as I wore out the other one and this one has even better sound than the first, excellent. A must have for the serious album collection, wonderful.

Memory does play tricks on one as we age. Used to be awesome, now most cuts sound repetative and mechanical. There are fewer and fewer GREAT chops out amongst the stars!

ALL AROUND GOOD CD AND NOTHING BAD TO SAY. DID NOT HAVE ANY SATRIANI ALBUMS AND WANTED ONE. ALSO BEST PRICE AROUND. THANK YOU HALF.COM/E-BAY