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ESSENTIAL ALBUMS

J oe Satriani combines equal parts enormous knowledge of music and skill with heart and creative vision . Toss in his penchant for “ everyman ” melodies and love for barroom boogies , Satriani was able to make Jeff Becks ’ Blow by Blow audience his own . Satriani has released 15 instrumental albums with the latest being Shockwave Supernova . Here is Joe ’ s recipe for your listening and learning pleasure .

JOE SATRIANI by John Stix

Let ’ s start with the first three Hendrix albums because he was alive then . I would say Band of Gypsies , too , because “ Machine gun ” had the feature of modern guitar on it .

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Are You Experienced The Jimi Hendrix Experience

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Axis : Bold as Love The Jimi Hendrix Experience

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Electric Ladyland The Jimi Hendrix Experience
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