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Steve Vai - Where the Wild Things Are Audio CD

A fair review of the Steve Vai "Where the Wild Things Are" Audio CD. Please note that the below review is the views of the authors, and authors only. You can get a complete list of all Steve Vai reviews here, or go back to the Steve Vai tabs.

Steve Vai Band: Steve Vai
Title: Where the Wild Things Are
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Release Date: 2009-09-29
Media: Audio CD

Tracks: 1: Paint Me Your Face 2: Now We Run 3: Oooo 4: Building The Church 5: Tender Surrender 6: Band Intros 7: Fire Wall 8: Freak Show Excess 9: Die To Live 10: All About Eve 11: Gary 7 12: Treasure Island 13: Angel Food 14: Taurus Bulba 15: Par Brahm

Good grief, this is hideous !!
That trepidation was borne out. After the wretched Real Illusions, I have to say I listened to this CD with a degree of trepidation. . . .

Unfortunately, Steve Vai has forgotten how to write riffs, forgotten how to write tunes and has lost track of what ROCK music is about . . . . visceral rhythm that drills to your very core, and makes your body move like a harmonic to the notes . . . . .

I accept that Vai has written some fantastic music, but it is not until "Die to live" on this album, track 9, that we get anything approaching a piece of music on this album . . the first 8 tracks are nothing but fretboard masturbation; constant noodling, whammy bar sonic effects and annoying guitar "sound effects".

This CD is completely devoid of soul, and pretty much devoid of anything approaching rock music.

I will not be revisiting someone who, in the good old days, produced classic rock tracks like Hina (DLR), and albums like Passion and Warfare .


The Insanely Talented Steve Vai Thrives Live !
Vai is literally a dynamic freak of nature with his large, muscular hands and fingers being in paramount control of his array of guitars. This sterling live Steve Vai CD is utterly amazing. Vai is arguably the most innately talented guitarist in history. His fretboard prowess and use of effects enable him to create a galaxy of spellbinding tones and sounds ranging from bombastic to tearful. "Where The Wild Things Are" is replete with eclectic Steve Vai classics including the emotive "Tender Surrender", "Angel Food", "Treasure Island" and riveting versions of "Freak Show Excess", "Firewall" and "Building The Church". In person, Steve Vai has a mystical aura. He's a beekeeper, a strict vegetarian and a very spiritual man. It's not surprising because the Creator bestowed him with an exorbitant amount of talent evidenced by his magical guitar virtuosity and sheer energy. Buy this live CD if you like guitar mastery. Vai's also joined by an array of brilliant musicians who wonderfuly enhance the optimal quality and grandeur of his exquisite riffs and songs.


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