Surfing With the Alien

by Joe Satriani

Surfing With the Alien cover art

Joe Satriani redefined the possibilities of instrumental rock guitar with this incredibly technical, yet surprisingly accessible, virtuoso showcase. The album blends blazing, neoclassical heavy metal shredding with highly melodic, memorable pop hooks and playful, space-themed sound effects. 'Surfing With the Alien' established the electric guitar as a legitimate lead vocal substitute, heavily influencing a generation of progressive players.

Genres

  • Hard Rock

Tracklist

  1. Surfing with the Alien
  2. Ice 9
  3. Crushing Day
  4. Always with Me, Always with You
  5. Satch Boogie
  6. Hill of the Skull
  7. Circles
  8. Lords of Karma
  9. Midnight
  10. Echo