Joe Satriani - Is There Love in Space?
Our Price: $8.98
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Buy Used: from $3.56 (click here)
Category: Music CD
See more CD details
Buy this Music CD at online store in your country
Canadian Music Store
Canadian Music Store
CD Details
Artist: Joe SatrianiEdition: Music CD
CD Release Date: 2004-04-13
Music Label: Epic Records
Soundtracks:
- Gnaahh
- Up In Flames
- Hands In The Air
- Lifestyle
- Is There Love In Space?
- If I Could Fly
- The Souls Of Distortion
- Just Look Up
- I Like The Rain
- Searching
- Bamboo
Music reviews of Is There Love in Space?
Music Review: Return to form
Rating: 4 Stars
Joe Satriani, guitar virtuoso, returns to form for would could be his best album yet. After years of remaining relatively silent, Satch comes back at full force with an eclectic masterpiece which can thrill any fan and satisfy almost any music lover. Is There Love in Space? rivals anything Satriani has released yet, even the instrumental rock monster, Surfing with the Alien. Tasteful phrasing, catchy melodies, blazing fast solos, and inspirational jams; all these and more await the listener.You may be asking; What makes this album so much different or better than anything else he released? Diversity. This album has enough diversity to wet any appetite. The songs range from slow and melodic to charging and catchy to progressive and almost alien. What makes it especially great is that it doesn't resemble any of his past efforts, except for in quality, when compared to his early releases. "Gnaahh", starts the album on a rather obsqure note. A grooving track but throws too far back to a seventies disco feel. The song quickly shifts into a slow flowing groove, but stays interesting by the addition of few more guitars, adding small but noticeable nuances. After a quick repeat of the previous sections the song thrusts into overdrive; Satch employs his familiar legato technique in a brief display of technical prowess, never ceasing to be tasteful or compliment the song. Further on down the line, a surprise awaits the listener. On the hard rocking "Life Style", Satch once again takes up the mic and shows us all that he can still sing. To be honest, Satriani is not the best singer, but his voice fits the piece, and provides the new listener with something familiar and likely to please. On an album as great as this, I don't like to say that some songs are better than others, but I do have a few personal favorites. "Is There Love in Space" actually resembles what I find to be the feeling of floating through space. You start with a slow ascension from Earth supported by Satch's well placed synchronization of slowly plucked, reverb soaked arpeggios with a Jeff Campitelli's simplistic, yet entirely supportive drum work. Satch achieves the perfect blend of minor tonality and model lead playing to provide a relaxed feel and sustains a flowing and supportive atmosphere which surrounds the whole track. This is piece of impressionism that would impress even Ravel. The change to the next track, "If I Could Fly", happens slowly and deliberately, like a second part of the journey but with an entirely different sound and feel. "If I Could Fly" is a acoustic based track packed with forward momentum and memorable melodies. The song starts off with only drums and an acoustic guitar, which is quite the change for Satriani; but before the listener can start to doubt the piece, Satriani slides in with his warm and inviting guitar tone. Satch takes charge, playing almost a step ahead of the rhythm section; intentionally of course. This allows the track to to really sore, and with Satriani's constant use of leading tones the listener can't help but pulled into the track and take flight along with him. Nearing the end of the album, probably the most unique track of all appears. "Searching", is a ten minute long jam that moves from what I find to be one the most memorable lead lines I ever heard, and immediately head first into a jungle of confusion. The middle portion of track is overflowing with tension which begs to be released. The individual lead lines are sporadic and packed with energy; Satch constantly switches his feel, his speed, and technique. This is song where Satch isn't afraid to get a little messy; for the first time he lowers his guard and plays without his usual technical proficiency. This is an act of pure genius; it lends a much more genuine feeling of someone is the midst of frustration and in search of the lost. In the end, Satch achieves what hes looking for, and that all to memorable line arrives once again. As great as this album is, it is not without its flaws. "I Like The Rain" should not be any where near this album; it's like putting a speed bump on a race track. It's not a bad song in it's own right, but it is to great of a deviation of from the overall feel of the album. Also, as discussed earlier, is the overtly seventies opening piece; the following track, "Up in Flames" would have have been a much better introduction. In addition to this is the final piece "Bamboo", which is overall, a disappointing end to a great album. The previous track, "Searching" would have been a premier choice for a finale. Besides "I like the rain", and a few mismatches on track placement this there is not much else that could be changed on this album. Some songs are not as memorable as others but very few albums are perfect in their entirety. Looking back, I would not say Is There Love in Space? is Satriani's best album, but certainly his best since The Extremist. The album does signify something great; that instrumental rock is not dead. A few of the greats are still able to release works that interesting and inspirational. This album truly special; it has something for any music fan but stays far away from the main stream. Any true fan of rock music should at least experience a piece of Satriani, and this one the best places to start. I would recommend Is There Love in Space? to anyone who looks for more in music than pleasant background noise and catchy melodies. This is not just music. This is Art.
Description of Is There Love in Space?
Japanese edition of the acclaimed guitarist's ninth album includes the bonus track 'Dog Crown Earrings'. Epic. 2004.Hard Rock & Metal CDs
Music Genres
Bestsellers in Hard Rock & Metal CDs
Sunshine of Your LoveMusic CD
Best price: $4.44
Hawkwind - Acid Daze 1Release date: 1994-06-08; Music CD
Best price: $2.00
Price in other shops:
America - HourglassAmerica; Release date: 1994-05-17; Music CD
Best price: $9.99
Price in other shops:
Entombed - To Ride Shoot Straight & Speak the TruthRelease date: 1997-10-28; Music CD
Best price: $74.98
Rick Cua - Way Love IsRelease date: 1995-04-11; Music CD
Best price: $35.00
Incantation - IncantationRelease date: 1996-04-23; Music CD
Best price: $7.73
Price in other shops:
![Kiss Unplugged [VHS] Image](/images/Kiss-Unplugged-VHS-6303998534-X.jpg){kind=small}
Kiss Unplugged [VHS]Polygram Video; Release date: 1996-03-12; VHS Tape; VHS Video
Best price: $11.20
Price in other shops:
![Poison - Flesh, Blood & Videotape [VHS] Image](/images/noimg.gif)
Poison - Poison - Flesh, Blood & Videotape [VHS]Capitol; Release date: 1991-12-03; VHS Tape; VHS Video
Best price: $9.50
Price in other shops:
Various - Operation Rock N Roll [VHS]Sony; Release date: 1991-07-02; VHS Tape; VHS Video
Best price: $19.69
Ultimate Ozzy Vhs20th Century Fox; Release date: 1997-09-16; VHS Tape; VHS Video
Best price: $53.40
Similar CDs
Joe Satriani - Not of This EarthRelease date: 2008-04-29; Music CD
Best price: $2.22
Price in other shops:
Joe Satriani - ExtremistRelease date: 1997-06-03; Music CD
Best price: $12.01
Joe Satriani - Joe SatrianiRelease date: 2008-02-01; Music CD
Best price: $2.72
Price in other shops:
Joe Satriani - Crystal PlanetRelease date: 1998-03-03; Music CD
Best price: $14.26
Joe Satriani - Professor Satchafunkilus & Musterion of RockRelease date: 2008-04-01; Published: 2008-03-27; Music CD
Best price: $5.47
Price in other shops:
Joe Satriani - Strange Beautiful MusicRelease date: 2010-10-12; Published: 2002-06-21; Music CD
Best price: $5.30
Price in other shops:
Joe Satriani - Engines of CreationRelease date: 2008-04-29; Music CD
Best price: $2.60
Price in other shops:
Joe Satriani - Time MachineRelease date: 1998-02-17; Music CD
Best price: $12.46
Price in other shops:
Joe Satriani - Super ColossalRelease date: 2006-03-14; Music CD
Best price: $5.42
Price in other shops:
Joe Satriani - Black Swans & Wormhole WizardsRelease date: 2010-10-05; Music CD
Best price: $5.40
Price in other shops: