Staring at the Sun [Import]

Neil Zaza | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 19, 2007)
• Original Release Date: 2007
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Nuerra
• ASIN: B000MX7ULW
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #261,306 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. I Spy

2. Lift

3. Lost in Your Dream

4. Zen, Karma and Other Good Things

5. The Wonder of You

6. New, New Math

7. Rain

8. Every Thought of You

9. Baking @ 350°F

10. Fargo

11. Angel

12. Definition

13. Purple Rain

Editorial Reviews

Leigh Taylor, Album Network, August 2002

Zaza could easily emerge as the world’s next guitar hero."

Staring At The Sun is a hard-rockin’, screamin’, whammy-barring six-string assault right out of the gate!

Product Description

Fourth album from the Peavey-endorsed guitarist and songwriter, produced by Timothy M Bradford. Guests on Staring At The Sun include Stuart Hamm (bass), Michael Lee Firkins (guitar) and Robin DiMaggio (drums). 13 tracks including 'I Spy', 'Lost In Your Dream' and 'Every Thought Of You'.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Neil Zaza Ranks Among the Best Guitarists Alive, December 20, 2001

By 

James Choma - See all my reviews
(VINE VOICE)   

This review is from: Staring at the Sun (Audio CD)

This is simply a fantasitc instrumental album. As soon as I heard "New, New Math", I was hooked. With every album he's released, he breaks new musical ground - adds something exciting and new to the clutter musical landscape. As a musician dedicated to his craft, developing his own identity and style, he's found it this album. Neil has put his heart and soul into every track.

In his hometown of Cleveland, Ohio, Neil has achieved legendary status for good reason. If you're a fan of Joe Satriani, Yngwie Malmsteen, or Eric Johnson, Neil comes highly recommended - he ranks among the best.

In a way, I feel jealous of fans of instrumental guitarwork who haven't yet heard of Neil... all of these great albums waiting to be discovered! "Staring at the Sun" is a great place to start.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another 5 star album from the master of melody, October 9, 2001

By 

Michael Smith (Calgary, AB, Canada) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Staring at the Sun (Audio CD)

I've said it before and i'll say it again. Neil Zaza is one of the most melodic guitar players out there. I truly think most of his albums are Must-Own's. This being one of them. IF you want glorious guitar melodies, you owe it to yourself to own at least one Zaza album. I would have to say the live album with Bill Dickens and Bobby Rock, titled "Snap, Crackle, Pop LIVE!" is the best one, but this one, Sing, and Thrills & Chills are all worthy discs. I reccomend this highly to anyone interested. Zaza has quite a unique style, though sometimes i would say he sounds closest to Eric Johnson. If you like guys like Satch, Vai, Johnson, or Andy Timmons this is just as good!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome!, December 27, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Staring at the Sun (Audio CD)

I met Neil in person when he performed in our little city. I bought this CD from him which hadn't even been publicly released yet. That was several years ago and I'm still listening to it today. While most people have never heard of Zaza before, hes far ahead of our times in musical capibilities, and should really be much more recognized as an artist. I give this an easy 5 stars.