The Elusive Light and Sound Vol. 1

by Steve Vai

The Elusive Light and Sound Vol. 1 cover art
  • Type: Compilation
  • Released: 4 June 2002
  • Label: Favored Nations
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 1:08:53
  • Community rating: 3.24/5 from 1 rating

Album Notes & Community Reviews

'The Elusive Light and Sound Vol. 1' is a progressive rock compilation by Steve Vai, shaped by energetic, passionate moods. Its writing and arrangement lean on melodic, guitars elements, keeping the focus on the sound and construction of the material itself.

Genres

Descriptors: melodic, guitars, rhythmic, accessible, loud

Tracklist

  1. Celluloid Heroes (6:20)
  2. Love Blood (4:48)
  3. Fried Chicken (2:30)
  4. Butler's Bag (1:07)
  5. Head-Cuttin' Duel (4:43)
  6. Eugene's Trick Bag (2:27)
  7. Amazing Grace (1:52)
  8. Louisiana Swamp Swank (3:15)
  9. Air Guitar Hell (0:40)
  10. The Reaper (3:25)
  11. Introducing The Wylde Stallions (0:45)
  12. Girls That Mature Faster Than Guys (0:14)
  13. The Battle (2:24)
  14. Meet The Reaper (0:40)
  15. Final Guitar Solo (1:35)
  16. The Reaper Rap (5:46)
  17. Drive The Hell Out Of Here (1:28)
  18. Get The Hell Out Of Here (3:53)
  19. Welcome Pre-Frosh (0:49)
  20. The Dark Hallway (1:07)
  21. The Dead Band Ends (0:56)
  22. The Cause Heads (1:18)
  23. Find The Meat (0:26)
  24. The Ax Will Fall (0:39)
  25. Now We Run (Cue) (0:44)
  26. Hey Jack (0:21)
  27. What! (0:08)
  28. Still Running (0:28)
  29. Dead Heads (3:12)
  30. Blow Me Where The Pampers Is (0:55)
  31. Pins And Needles (0:24)
  32. Plug My Ass In (0:44)
  33. Loose Keg Spottings (0:22)
  34. Don't Sweat It (0:37)
  35. How Hidge (0:44)
  36. Beer Beer (0:20)
  37. We're Not Gonna Protest (1:53)
  38. Initiation (0:16)
  39. See Ya Next Year (0:51)
  40. Now We Run (3:47)

Credits

  • Ry Cooder - slide guitar, written-by
  • William Kanengiser - arranged by [reprise of "turkish march"]
  • William Sadler - words by [additional], vocals

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