CD Review
This review was originally written by Jose Bernardo for www.theweeklyriff.com between 2008 and 2010.
These were Jose’s first impressions of the songs and were not written after multiple spins.
Artist : Joe Satriani
Album : Professor Satchafunkilus and the Musterion of Rock (2008 Epic/Red Ink)
Tracks : 10
Artist website : http://www.satriani.com
OVERVIEW
To those uninitiated, let me introduce Professor Satchafunkilus. He is one of the most intriguing and original solo guitarists in the world. Satriani has pushed the envelopes of guitar playing for over two decades and shows no signs of slowing down. He has also taught some of the most influential guitarists of the last two decades. Two of his students come to mind instantly: Kirk Hammet (Metallica) and Steve Vai (guitar genius).
This is his latest offering as a solo artist. He is currently touring with his band Chickenfoot. (See our Chickenfoot review as well.)
On a serious note though, Mr. Satriani has managed to deliver an amazing sonic journey again with this album. We dig it and hope you do too!
HIGHLIGHTS :
I Just Wanna Rock, Professor Satchafunkilus, Come On Baby, Andalusia
PLAY BY PLAY
Track 1 – Musterion
Quite mellow. Beautiful soaring melodies in this one.
Track 2 – Overdriver
This one has a laid back groove and has a catchy “chorus”.
Track 3 – I Just Wanna Rock
Cool track that features some vocals and those famous squeals that Satch is famous for producing!
Track 4 – Professor Satchafunkilus
This has such a cool groove and motif. So very catchy!
Track 5 – Revelation
Nice but a bit repetitive.
Track 6 – Come On Baby
Really pretty!
Track 7 – Out of the Sunrise
I didn’t like this track.
Track 8 – Diddle-Y-A-Doo-Dat
Pretty cool.
Track 9 – Asik Vaysel
Really cool uptempo track!
Track 10 – Andalusia
What an unexpected treat! This was brilliant.