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[Crystal Planet] breaks no new ground, relying instead on signature power ballads, big-hearted anthems, and crunching rockers. . . . Satriani is an old-fashioned guitar hero, an antic wailer, and a romantic at heart. . . . -- Entertainment Weekly
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
21 of 24 people found the following review helpful
By "bluesoul88"
Format: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.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By Jim Toms
Format: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!
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By MMAfan
Format: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!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
More of the Great Joe!
Stunning guitar work as usual! Joe just keeps his amazing ability to create what I call, "Speeding Ticket Music". 5 stars.
Published 10 days ago by Ian
5.0 out of 5 stars
I still got the cassette.
I got the cassette and I love it , but now that there is mp3 players I bought the cd so I can have it on my laptop, and if your wondering why don't I just buy the songs online,... Read more
Published 21 days ago by Joe
3.0 out of 5 stars
Reminiscent of other Satriani Albums with some pretty cools tracks
First half of the album reminded me of other albums I've listen to with familiar guitar licks and sounds. Read more
Published 6 months ago by cmt381
5.0 out of 5 stars
Let the music be part of yourself, listen to Crystal Planet
This album is very good, featuring amazing guitar arrangement! the bass is very audible and the drum is tight and precise with a natural and fresh sound. Read more
Published 7 months ago by David G
5.0 out of 5 stars
This music will never get old.
15 songs created as if they were to be on rock radio but without the vocals. 14 songs with a full band plus the last song takes us out with his solo guitar in a leisurely,... Read more
Published 8 months ago by THowerton
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful and awesome!
Satch doing what he does best. I only have three whole albums and about 40 songs I've bought seperately and I have yet to come across a "bad" one. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Aaron
2.0 out of 5 stars
RINSE. LATHER. REPEAT.
What happened to the prowess and melodies of the first 2 Satriani 'albums'? 'Crystal Planet' is OK, but ultimately, it all sounds the same, and is not memorable. Read more
Published 11 months ago by CQ DX
5.0 out of 5 stars
This is very good Satriani
Joe Satriani has many c.d.'s out there some of which are very good and some of which are just good. This one is very good, and is one of my personal favorites.
Published 17 months ago by Dude
1.0 out of 5 stars
Where's The Guitar?
Just some quick info before my main review. I'm a guitarist myself, and I'm always looking for some good instrumental stuff to listen to and learn to play. Read more
Published on February 9, 2011 by J. FELLA
2.0 out of 5 stars
Selfish shredding
2 1/2
Just-another-rock-virtuoso-electric-guitar-record that cannot equate gloriously unrelenting solo runs with rhythmically enticing songwriting.
Just-another-rock-virtuoso-electric-guitar-record that cannot equate gloriously unrelenting solo runs with rhythmically enticing songwriting.
Published on September 2, 2010 by IRate
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