Shapeshifting (Joe Satriani album)

Last updated

Shapeshifting
Joe Satriani - Shapeshifting.png
Studio album by
ReleasedApril 10, 2020 (2020-04-10)
StudioPLYRZ Studios, Valencia, CA, US
Genre Instrumental rock, hard rock, blues rock
Length46:23
Label Sony Music
Producer
Joe Satriani chronology
What Happens Next
(2018)
Shapeshifting
(2020)
The Elephants of Mars
(2022)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [1]
Classic Rock Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svg [2]

Shapeshifting is the seventeenth studio album by guitarist Joe Satriani, released on April 10, 2020, through Sony Music. Satriani co-produced the album with Jim Scott, with it featuring a "wide variety of styles". [3] The album was preceded by the lead single "Nineteen Eighty". [4] This is Satriani's last album to be released through Sony Music, as he had switched labels to earMUSIC for his next album, The Elephants of Mars (2022). [5]

Contents

Track listing

All tracks are written by Joe Satriani

No.TitleLength
1."Shapeshifting"3:54
2."Big Distortion"4:13
3."All for Love"2:31
4."Ali Farka, Dick Dale, an Alien and Me"3:42
5."Teardrops"4:08
6."Perfect Dust"3:30
7."Nineteen Eighty"3:34
8."All My Friends Are Here"3:24
9."Spirits, Ghosts and Outlaws"3:22
10."Falling Stars"3:41
11."Waiting"2:36
12."Here the Blue River"5:01
13."Yesterday's Yesterday"2:47
Total length:46:23

Personnel

Charts

Chart performance for Shapeshifting
Chart (2020)Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA) [6] 28
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia) [7] 151
Czech Albums (ČNS IFPI) [8] 89
French Albums (SNEP) [9] 101
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100) [10] 61
Hungarian Albums (MAHASZ) [11] 28
Polish Albums (ZPAV) [12] 38
Portuguese Albums (AFP) [13] 16
Scottish Albums (OCC) [14] 4
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade) [15] 6
UK Albums (OCC) [16] 70

See also

Related Research Articles

<i>G3: Live in Concert</i> 1997 album by Joe Satriani, Eric Johnson and Steve Vai

G3: Live in Concert is a live album and DVD by the G3 project, led by Joe Satriani. It was released in 1997 by Epic Records. This lineup of G3 includes Joe Satriani, Eric Johnson and Steve Vai. In 2005, a DVD of this concert was also released.

<i>Crystal Planet</i> 1998 studio album by Joe Satriani

Crystal Planet is the seventh studio album by the guitarist Joe Satriani, released on March 3, 1998, by Epic Records. It was his first album to be released on Epic, whereas his previous six albums were released by Relativity Records. Crystal Planet reached No. 50 on the U.S. Billboard 200 and remained on that chart for eight weeks, as well as reaching the top 100 in five other countries. "Ceremony" was released as a single, reaching No. 28 on Billboard's Mainstream Rock chart and featuring Satriani's first recorded use of a seven-string guitar, namely the Ibanez Universe. "A Train of Angels" was nominated for Best Rock Instrumental Performance at the 1999 Grammy Awards, Satriani's ninth such nomination.

<i>The Extremist</i> 1992 studio album by Joe Satriani

The Extremist is the fourth studio album by guitarist Joe Satriani, released on July 21, 1992, through Relativity Records. The album is one of Satriani's most popular releases and his highest-charting to date, reaching No. 22 on the U.S. Billboard 200 and remaining on that chart for 28 weeks, as well as reaching the top 50 in six other countries. Three singles reached Billboard's Mainstream Rock chart: "Summer Song" at No. 5, "Friends" at No. 12 and "Cryin'" at No. 24. The Extremist was certified Gold on December 22, 1992. and received a nomination for Best Rock Instrumental Performance at the 1993 Grammy Awards, Satriani's fourth such nomination.

<i>Hey Stoopid</i> 1991 studio album by Alice Cooper

Hey Stoopid is the twelfth solo studio album by American rock singer Alice Cooper, released on July 2, 1991, by Epic Records. After his smash 1989 hit album Trash, Cooper attempted to continue his success with his follow-up album, which features guest performances from Lance Bulen, Slash, Ozzy Osbourne, Vinnie Moore, Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, Nikki Sixx and Mick Mars. Hey Stoopid was Cooper's last album to feature bassist Hugh McDonald before he joined Bon Jovi in 1994.

<i>Is There Love in Space?</i> 2004 studio album by Joe Satriani

Is There Love in Space? is the tenth studio album by guitarist Joe Satriani, released on April 13, 2004, through Epic Records. The album reached No. 80 on the U.S. Billboard 200 and remained on that chart for two weeks, as well as reaching the top 100 in three other countries.

<i>Flying in a Blue Dream</i> 1989 studio album by Joe Satriani

Flying in a Blue Dream is the third studio album by guitarist Joe Satriani, released on October 30, 1989 through Relativity Records. It is one of Satriani's most popular albums and his second highest-charting release to date, reaching No. 23 on the U.S. Billboard 200 and remaining on that chart for 39 weeks, as well as reaching the top 40 in three other countries.

<i>Joe Satriani</i> (album) 1995 studio album by Joe Satriani

Joe Satriani is the sixth studio album by guitarist Joe Satriani, released in October 1995 through Relativity Records. This was his last album for Relativity, as he would switch record labels to Epic for his next eleven albums. Joe Satriani reached No. 51 on the U.S. Billboard 200 and remained on that chart for seven weeks, as well as reaching the top 100 in four other countries. "(You're) My World" was released as a single, reaching No. 30 on Billboard's Mainstream Rock chart and receiving a nomination for Best Rock Instrumental Performance at the 1997 Grammy Awards, Satriani's seventh such nomination.

<i>Strange Beautiful Music</i> 2002 studio album by Joe Satriani

Strange Beautiful Music is the ninth studio album by guitarist Joe Satriani, released on June 25, 2002, through Epic Records; a Super Audio CD edition was released on September 10. The album reached No. 140 on the United States Billboard 200 and remained on that chart for a week, as well as reaching the top 100 in four other countries.

<i>Professor Satchafunkilus and the Musterion of Rock</i> 2008 studio album by Joe Satriani

Professor Satchafunkilus and the Musterion of Rock is the twelfth studio album by guitarist Joe Satriani, released on April 1, 2008, through Epic Records. The album reached No. 89 on the U.S. Billboard 200 and remained on that chart for two weeks, as well as reaching the top 100 in four other countries.

<i>Black Swans and Wormhole Wizards</i> 2010 studio album by Joe Satriani

Black Swans and Wormhole Wizards is the thirteenth studio album by guitarist Joe Satriani, released on October 5, 2010 through Epic Records.

<i>Unstoppable Momentum</i> 2013 studio album by Joe Satriani

Unstoppable Momentum is the fourteenth studio album by guitarist Joe Satriani, released on May 7, 2013 through Epic Records. The album reached No. 42 on the U.S. Billboard 200 and remained on that chart for three weeks, as well as reaching the top 100 in nine other countries.

<i>Shockwave Supernova</i> 2015 studio album by Joe Satriani

Shockwave Supernova is the fifteenth studio album by guitarist Joe Satriani, released on July 24, 2015 through Sony Music Entertainment. It features bassist Bryan Beller and drummer Marco Minnemann of The Aristocrats, as well as progressive rock multi-instrumentalist Mike Keneally.

<i>What Happens Next</i> (Joe Satriani album) 2018 studio album by Joe Satriani

What Happens Next is the sixteenth studio album by guitarist Joe Satriani, released on January 12, 2018, through Sony Music.

<i>44/876</i> 2018 studio album by Sting and Shaggy

44/876 is a collaborative album by English musician Sting and Jamaican musician Shaggy. It was released on 20 April 2018 by A&M Records, Interscope Records and Cherrytree Records.

<i>Down the Road Wherever</i> 2018 studio album by Mark Knopfler

Down the Road Wherever is the ninth solo studio album by British singer-songwriter and guitarist Mark Knopfler, released on 16 November 2018 by British Grove Records via Virgin EMI in the UK and via Blue Note in the US.

<i>Weird!</i> 2020 studio album by Yungblud

Weird! is the second studio album by English singer Yungblud, released on 4 December 2020 by Locomotion and Interscope Records. Originally scheduled for 13 November 2020, the album's release was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It is Yungblud's first album since 21st Century Liability (2018). The album was supported by six singles: "Weird!", "Strawberry Lipstick", "God Save Me, but Don't Drown Me Out", "Cotton Candy", "Mars" and "Acting Like That", and contains collaborations with Machine Gun Kelly and Travis Barker.

<i>As I Try Not to Fall Apart</i> 2022 studio album by White Lies

As I Try Not to Fall Apart is the sixth studio album by British post-punk band White Lies. The album was released on 18 February 2022 through PIAS. The Bonus Edition of the album was released on 21 October 2022 and features 4 additional tracks.

<i>The Elephants of Mars</i> 2022 studio rock album by Joe Satriani

The Elephants of Mars is the eighteenth studio album by guitarist Joe Satriani, released on April 8, 2022 by earMUSIC. It is Satriani's first release with earMUSIC. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Satriani and his bandmates could not convene at a single studio to record the album, opting instead to record each part remotely from their own homes and personal studios.

<i>Palomino</i> (Miranda Lambert album) 2022 studio album by Miranda Lambert

Palomino is the ninth studio album by American country music singer Miranda Lambert, released through Vanner Records and RCA Records Nashville on April 29, 2022. It is her eighth solo studio album. Lambert produced the album alongside Luke Dick and Jon Randall and co-wrote 14 of the 15 tracks. It was preceded by the single "If I Was a Cowboy". This is her last album with Sony Music Nashville.

<i>True North</i> (A-ha album) 2022 studio album by A-ha

True North is the eleventh studio album by Norwegian band A-ha. It was released on 21 October 2022 by RCA and Sony Music. The album's opening track "I'm In" was released as the first single on 8 July 2022.

References

  1. Jurek, Thom. "Joe Satriani – Shapeshifting". AllMusic .
  2. Glass, Polly (April 10, 2020). "Joe Satriani's Shapeshifting: a thoughtful display of textures and tones". Classic Rock . Retrieved April 12, 2020 via Loudersound.
  3. "Joe Satriani's eclectic new album, 'Shapeshifting,' get its release today". ABC News Radio . April 10, 2020. Retrieved April 12, 2020.
  4. Wilkening, Matthew (April 8, 2020). "How Joe Satriani Rejected All Sense of Comfort on 'Shapeshifting'". Ultimate Classic Rock . Retrieved April 12, 2020.
  5. "JOE SATRIANI Announces 'The Elephants Of Mars' Album, Releases 'Sahara' Single". Blabbermouth.net. January 19, 2022. Retrieved January 19, 2022.
  6. "Australiancharts.com – Joe Satriani – Shapeshifting". Hung Medien. Retrieved June 27, 2020.
  7. "Ultratop.be – Joe Satriani – Shapeshifting" (in French). Hung Medien. Retrieved April 22, 2020.
  8. "Czech Albums – Top 100". ČNS IFPI. Note: On the chart page, select 16.Týden 2020 on the field besides the words "CZ – ALBUMS – TOP 100" to retrieve the correct chart. Retrieved April 21, 2020.
  9. "Lescharts.com – Joe Satriani – Shapeshifting". Hung Medien. Retrieved June 27, 2020.
  10. "Offiziellecharts.de – Joe Satriani – Shapeshifting" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved April 24, 2020.
  11. "Album Top 40 slágerlista – 2020. 16. hét" (in Hungarian). MAHASZ. Retrieved April 23, 2020.
  12. "Oficjalna lista sprzedaży :: OLiS - Official Retail Sales Chart". OLiS. Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry. Retrieved May 28, 2020.
  13. "Portuguesecharts.com – Joe Satriani – Shapeshifting". Hung Medien. Retrieved June 7, 2020.
  14. "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 18, 2020.
  15. "Swisscharts.com – Joe Satriani – Shapeshifting". Hung Medien. Retrieved April 22, 2020.
  16. "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 18, 2020.