Crystal Planet

Joe Satriani | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 3, 1998)
• Original Release Date: March 3, 1998
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Epic Records
• ASIN: B0000062GK
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (124 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #24,459 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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20 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars We have reached the end of what guitar can do. Go home., July 8, 2002

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"bluesoul88" (Wickliffe, KY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Crystal Planet (Audio CD)

After seeing G3 on DVD, I chose Satriani over Johnson and Vai to study guitar method(Johnson is too mellow, but knows thousands of chords. Vai's just too goofy.). I bought Crystal Planet as my first Satch album, and I WAS NOT DISAPPOINTED. "Up In The Sky" Delivers sleek harmonics and a mind-blowing solo. "House Full Of Bullets" gives you a nice, bass-heavy blues piece.My favorite song, of all time, hands down, no contest, is "Crystal Planet". If, for some reason, I want to stop playing guitar, this song will keep me right where I belong. If you're lucky, and live in a big city like Miami, do this: Wait till midnight, and go downtown. Put the top down. Crank "Crystal Planet". People will offer to buy the cd from you. Anywho, back to reviewing. If you play guitar, play "Love Thing" for your girl (or guy, ladies). The song brought tears to my eyes. The CD stays strong. "Raspberry Jam" could've been improved. "Lights of Heaven" is timeless, as is "Ceremony". "Secret Prayer" kicks serious ass. Things mellow out at the end with "Z.Z.'s Song", with just Joe and a very nice chorus pedal. All in all, Crystal Planet is his best to date, better even than Strange Beautiful Music, though SBM is a close second.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great guitar album from a great guitarist!, July 8, 1999

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Jim Toms (W. Frankfort, IL (USA)) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Crystal Planet (Audio CD)

This is easily Satriani's best and that is saying a lot since the self-titled LP, The Extremist, Flying in a Blue Dream, and Surfing with the Alien were all strong albums. However, Crystal Planet barely gives you time to catch your breath from the time "Up in the Sky" starts all the way up to "Psycho Monkey". There are great songs one after another including "Ceremony", "Secret Prayer", "Lights of Heaven", and "With Jupiter in Mind". PLAY LOUD AND ENJOY!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the Best CD's EVER, April 7, 2008

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MMAfan (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Crystal Planet (Audio CD)

Joe Satriani is one of a kind. If his other cd's didnt prove it already, this one does! Ever since his masterpiece Surfing With the Alien, Satriani has been on a roll releasing great albums. So much emotion flows through his guitar, no words can not express and thats why his guitar does it for him! Song after song, brilliant guitar playing is heard. It always amazes me every time i listen to it. "Love Thing" has to be one of the best songs I have ever listened to. Some other favorites from the album are "Crystal Planet" and "Ceremony". "Time" gives such an intense feeling, its unbelievable! Buy this album now, you will be satisfied!