''Joe Satriani'' is the sixth studio album by guitarist Joe Satriani, released in October 1995 through Relativity Records.Haney, Shawn M
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Overview

The album is a slight departure from Satriani's previous instrumental rock stylings, instead showcasing a more laid back,

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-laden sound with less reliance on effects and overdubs. Recorded in the space of a few weeks, Satriani also relinquished his usual production duties to Glyn Johns (of Led Zeppelin, The Who and The Rolling Stones fame). "S.M.F." stands for "Sick Mother Fucker".

Reissues

''Joe Satriani'' has been reissued twice. The first was on June 16, 2008 as part of the '' Original Album Classics'' box set, and most recently as part of '' The Complete Studio Recordings'', released on April 22, 2014 through

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Track listing

Personnel

* Joe Satriani – vocals, guitar,

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(track 11) * Andy Fairweather Low – guitar (tracks 1–5, 7–10, 12) * Eric Valentine – piano (track 1), keyboard, percussion (track 4), bass (track 4), engineering (tracks 1, 4, 6) * Manu Katché –

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(tracks 1–3, 5, 7–10, 12) * Ethan Johns – drums (track 4) * Jeff Campitelli – drums (track 11) * Gregg Bissonette – percussion (track 6) *

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– bass (tracks 1–3, 5, 7–10, 12) * Matt Bissonette – bass (track 6) *Steve Holroyd – engineering (tracks 1–5, 7–10, 12) *John Cuniberti – engineering (tracks 4, 6, 7, 11) *Kevin Scott – engineering assistance (tracks 1–10, 12) *Rhoades Howe – engineering assistance (tracks 4, 6) *Stephan Hart – engineering assistance (tracks 7, 11) *

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– mastering * Glyn Johns – mixing, production

Charts

Sales

Awards

References

External links

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at satriani.com {{Authority control Joe Satriani albums 1995 albums Relativity Records albums Albums produced by Glyn Johns Grammy Award for Best Rock Instrumental Performance