Not of This Earth

by Joe Satriani

Overview

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

Product Details

Release Date:	02/21/2020
Label:	Music On Cd
UPC:	8718627230787
Rank:	113478

Album Credits

Performance Credits

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

Technical Credits

Joe Satriani   Artwork,Producer,Composer,Arranger
Glen LaFerman   Photography
John Cuniberti   Producer,Engineer,Composer
Bernie Grundman   Mastering
Rubina Satriani   Cover Design
Pat Johnson   Photography
David Bett   Art Direction
Mark Weinberg   Typography