Joe Satriani (album)
Joe Satriani is the self-titled sixth studio album by guitarist Joe Satriani, released in October 1995 through Relativity Records.[4] The album reached No. 51 on the U.S. Billboard 200[5] and remained on that chart for seven weeks,[6] as well as reaching the top 100 in four other countries.[7] "(You're) My World" was released as a single, reaching No. 30 on Billboard's Mainstream Rock chart[5] and receiving a nomination for Best Rock Instrumental Performance at the 1997 Grammy Awards;[8] this being Satriani's seventh such nomination.
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| Released | October 1995 | |||
| Recorded | The Site; H.O.S. Recording; Coast Recorders in San Francisco; Fantasy Studios in Berkeley, California | |||
| Genre | Instrumental rock, blues rock | |||
| Length | 60:18 | |||
| Label | Relativity | |||
| Producer | Glyn Johns | |||
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| AllMusic |    |
Overview
The album is a slight departure from Satriani's previous instrumental rock stylings, instead showcasing a more laid back, blues-laden sound with less reliance on effects and overdubs.[4] Recorded in the space of a few weeks, Satriani also relinquished his usual production duties to Glyn Johns (of Led Zeppelin, The Who and The Rolling Stones fame).[9] "S.M.F." stands for "Sick Mother Fucker".[10]
Reissues
Joe Satriani has been reissued twice. The first was on June 16, 2008 as part of the Original Album Classics box set,[11] and most recently as part of The Complete Studio Recordings, released on April 22, 2014 through Legacy Recordings; this is a box set compilation containing remastered editions of every Satriani studio album from 1986 to 2013.[12]
Track listing
All tracks are written by Joe Satriani.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Cool #9" | 6:00 |
| 2. | "If" | 4:49 |
| 3. | "Down, Down, Down" | 6:13 |
| 4. | "Luminous Flesh Giants" | 5:55 |
| 5. | "S.M.F." | 6:43 |
| 6. | "Look My Way" | 4:01 |
| 7. | "Home" | 3:27 |
| 8. | "Moroccan Sunset" | 4:23 |
| 9. | "Killer Bee Bop" | 3:48 |
| 10. | "Slow Down Blues" | 7:25 |
| 11. | "(You're) My World" | 3:56 |
| 12. | "Sittin' 'Round" | 3:38 |
| Total length: | 60:18 | |
Personnel
- Joe Satriani – vocals, guitar, Dobro, harp, bass (track 11)
- Andy Fairweather Low – guitar (tracks 1–5, 7–10, 12)
- Eric Valentine – piano (track 1), keyboard, percussion (track 4), bass (track 4), engineering (tracks 1, 4, 6)
- Manu Katché – drums (tracks 1–3, 5, 7–10, 12)
- Ethan Johns – drums (track 4)
- Jeff Campitelli – drums (track 11)
- Gregg Bissonette – percussion (track 6)
- Nathan East – bass (tracks 1–3, 5, 7–10, 12)
- Matt Bissonette – bass (track 6)
- Steve Holroyd – engineering (tracks 1–5, 7–10, 12)
- John Cuniberti – engineering (tracks 4, 6, 7, 11)
- Kevin Scott – engineering assistance (tracks 1–10, 12)
- Rhoades Howe – engineering assistance (tracks 4, 6)
- Stephan Hart – engineering assistance (tracks 7, 11)
- Bob Ludwig – mastering
- Glyn Johns – mixing, production
Chart performance
Album
| Year | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | New Zealand albums chart | 27[7] |
| Finnish albums chart | 34[7] | |
| Swiss albums chart | 36[7] | |
| Billboard 200 | 51[5] | |
| Dutch albums chart | 66[7] |
Singles
| Year | Title | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | "(You're) My World" | Billboard Mainstream Rock | 30[5] |
Awards
| Event | Title | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 Grammys | "(You're) My World" | Best Rock Instrumental Performance | Nominated[8] |
References
- "Joe Satriani – Look My Way". Discogs. Retrieved 2014-03-19.
- "Joe Satriani – (You're) My World". Discogs. Retrieved 2014-03-19.
- "Joe Satriani – Luminous Flesh Giants". Discogs. Retrieved 2014-03-19.
- Haney, Shawn M. "Joe Satriani - Joe Satriani". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved 2014-03-19.
- "Joe Satriani - Joe Satriani | Awards". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved 2014-03-19.
- "Joe Satriani - Chart history". Billboard. Retrieved 2014-03-19.
- "Joe Satriani - Joe Satriani (album)". finnishcharts.com. Hung Medien. Retrieved 2014-03-19.
- "39th Grammy Awards - 1997". Rock On The Net. Retrieved 2014-03-20.
- "Joe Satriani - Press Release". satriani.com. Retrieved 2014-03-19.
- "Joe Factiods and Tidbits". satch9.tripod.com. Retrieved 2014-03-19.
- "Original Album Classics - Joe Satriani". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved 2014-03-21.
- Bosso, Joe (2014-04-08). "Joe Satriani talks The Complete Studio Recordings album by album | Surfing With The Alien (1987)". MusicRadar. Future Publishing. Retrieved 2015-03-18.
- "American album certifications – Joe Satriani – Joe Satriani". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Album, then click SEARCH.
- "Sludge Scan For December 1999". www.metalsludge.tv. Archived from the original on August 19, 2014. Retrieved 2014-08-08.
External links
- Joe Satriani at satriani.com
- In Review: Joe Satriani "Joe Satriani" at Guitar Nine Records