Time Machine

With Time Machine, Joe Satriani serves up a lively mix of old and new studio tracks as well as a series of scorching live tracks. Disc 1 features some new studio tracks as well as some pieces left off previous albums. While Satriani really shows off his vast array of technique on several tracks, it is when he reins in his impulse to let the solos rip that he really shines. This is not to say that some technique pieces don't shine, such as delicate "Banana Mango" and the searing "Speed of Light."

However, for live music junkies such as myself, disc two offers the Satriani fan with a great show minus the visuals. What will amaze is that many of the techniques that enchant listeners on studio albums are acutally recreated live. The disc starts with the wild rides of "Satch Boogie" and "Summer Song." Again, when Satriani reins in his tendency to let fly with mind bending technique-driven solos is when the live music really shi! ! nes. "Flying in a Blue Dream," one of Satriani's most ethereal tracks on a studio album comes across with restrained elegance in this live version.

Joe Satriani is sadly one of the most unrecognizable names in the guitar universe. "Time Machine" will show Satriani novices the wide range of skills and tastes he possesses while still thrilling those of us who enjoy his music. This double CD carries exactly what the name implies, a journey through Satriani's musical evolution, from the wild rides of fiery guitar expos of early tracks to the more restrained, musically connected pieces of later albums. It also assuages the yearnings of those who love Satriani's studio work as well as those of us who think live music is the only true test of a musicians abilities. - Amazon User Review

Track Listing:

Disk 1

  1. Time Machine       5:08
  2. The Mighty Turtle Head     5:10
  3. All Alone     4:23
  4. Banana Mango II     6:03
  5. Thinking Of You     3:58
  6. Crazy     4:06
  7. Speed Of Light     5:14
  8. Baroque     2:16
  9. Dweller On The Treshold     4:10
  10. Banana Mango     2:48
  11. Dreaming #11     3:36
  12. I Am Become Death     3:56
  13. Saying Goodbye     2:54
  14. Woodstock Jam     16:08
Disk 2
  1. Satch's Boogie     4:00
  2. Summer Song/Interview (Live)
  3. Flying In A Blue Dream (Live)
  4. Cryin' (Live)     6:25
  5. The Crush Of Love (Live)     5:40
  6. Tears In The Rain (Live)     1:58
  7. Always With Me, Always With You (Live)     3:39
  8. Big Bad Moon (Live)     5:23
  9. Surfing With The Alien (Live)     4:39
  10. Rubina (Live)     6:41
  11. Circles (Live)     4:16
  12. Drum Solo (Live)     2:14
  13. Lords Of Karma (Live)     5:43
  14. Echo (Live)     7:49
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