SATRIANI, JOE black swans and wormhole wizards EICP1434
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Artist = SATRIANI, JOE
Title = black swans and wormhole wizards
Label = EPIC
Catalog# = EICP1434
Barcode = 4547366057614
Release = JAPAN
Year = 2010
RPM =
Disc Size = 5"
Number of Discs = 1
Mono/Stereo = stereo
13trk, the fourteenth studio album by guitar virtuoso joe satriani, featuring his signature melodic instrumental rock, with a sound that is both heavy and highly technical. the japanese edition includes a bonus track.
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The Professor’s Wizardry: Joe Satriani’s ‘Black Swans & Wormhole Wizards’ (EICP 1434)
Today’s entry spotlights the fourteenth studio album from the instrumental rock giant, Joe Satriani. We are looking at the 2010 Japanese pressing of “Black Swans & Wormhole Wizards,” released on the Epic label via Sony Music Japan International with the catalog number EICP 1434. This particular copy includes the original obi strip.
Released on December 8, 2010, this album captures Satriani during a incredibly prolific period, following his work with the supergroup Chickenfoot and the Experience Hendrix tour. Co-produced by Mike Fraser (AC/DC, Metallica), the album is celebrated for its “live” feel and organic energy, moving away from over-production to focus on groove and melody.
A defining characteristic of this album is the chemistry between Satriani and his band, particularly keyboardist Mike Keneally (Frank Zappa, Steve Vai). Keneally’s jazzy, atmospheric playing adds a new dimension to Satriani’s sound, evident on tracks like the catchy single “Light Years Away,” the ballad “Littleworth Lane,” and the driving title track. Fans often cite this album as a masterpiece comparable to his classic “Crystal Planet” era, blending mechanical precision with passionate, bluesy phrasing.
For collectors, this Japanese edition is essential. It includes two high-quality exclusive bonus tracks not found on standard international releases: “Heartbeats” and “Longing.” Fans describe these not as mere filler, but as “masterpieces” in their own right—"Heartbeats" offers a bluesy, minor-key sorrow, while “Longing” features majestic organ work from Keneally.
EICP 1434 is a definitive package for guitar enthusiasts, offering a rich, varied instrumental rock experience with significant bonus content.