What Happens Next? 12/1/18

"These new tracks literally vibrate the soul with an energy rarely found these days. From the dynamic aptly named opening track, “'Energy”', full of Rock from start to finish, to the majestic crunch of track 3 “'Thunder High On The Mountain”', with its Hard Rock intro, slowing down to Joe’s melodic guitar, ending with a more Folky sound, and the easy, sensual chords of “track 5 'Righteous' and Track 6 'Smooth Soul', both slower Rock ballads and good catchy tunes which keep you hooked to the end of each track, although inevitably you feel that they could benefit from added vocals - Sammy H. was obviously busy at the Cabo Wabo! Seriously though, the unparalleled Rock-rhythm section gives 'What Happens Next' a depth of groove that sets it apart from Satriani’'s other work. Track 2 'Catbot' is more of a drum based track, slowing down mid-track to show-off Joe’s undoubted guitar talent, whilst one of my one of my favourites - track 4 'Cherry Blossoms' - is full of changing tempos which becomes more of a Rock ballad."

Read the whole of Brent Gregory's Joe Satriani 'What Happens Next' CD review here which is released today on Sony/Legacy Recordings.