Album Review: "Super Colossal" by Joe Satriani (2006)

Picked this baby, the latest release from one of rock's most creative guitarists, up at The Turning Point yesterday, which happens to be Ottawa's best used CD store by a longshot.

I've given it a few spins so far, and I just can't get my head around it, and I mean that in a good way. Every song is different, not only from each other but also from Satch's previous works. It's experimental and melodic at the same time while not being overly commercial like "The Extremist" and still retaining that signature Satriani sound. It's a good sign for fans that he has not lost his creative edge as he approaches 50. Of the six Satriani albums I own, I'd put this one right behind "Strange Beautiful Music". I'm sure it will only grow on me with time.

Fans of the man will love this disc, and probably give it a 9/10. Others will probably rate it at about a 7/10. For the unitiated who are looking for something different, you should give this a go. You'll have no doubt that Rolling Stone is a total joke after hearing Joe Satriani's work (there's no way that any of RS' top 20 axemeisters Kurt Cobain, Johnny Ramone and Jack White can hold a candle to the man) and it will expand your musical horizons.

Bonus for a pretty cool album cover.