I definitely get why folk would like this one and the guitar playing is on point as one would expect but for me, it was a little slow paced which made the interesting exploration feel less interesting than it was. Perhaps The Riddle falls into the art category. It’s bloody bizarre but not necessarily in a bad way. I’d say that the title of the track is very apt because this feels like something to solve. The Riddle is more than twice the length of the previous track clocking it at almost six and a half minutes and from start to finish, it’s nothing less than an intriguing experience of sounds. I think there was room for further development but what we did get was splendidly chirpy and fun. I mentioned that the track is under three minutes and I can’t help but feel that we could have got more out of this one. This one is all about the forward driving story told in the melodies rather than the flashy flash pie in the sky lead guitar stuff although, that is there too at times and as always with Vai, it’s to a superb standard. Answers is a sub three-minute romp through a warm, happy, and upbeat land of optimism. Beautiful is an understatement and the forefront guitar stuff doesn’t sound any worse. It’s like I’m being stalked by something that wants to consume me and will probably do so in one bite. The Animal is more than just a bunch of guitar playing though, it’s an adventure through a dangerous and previously unexplored jungle. The tones are stunning as you’d expect, and the lead guitar work is the same. I can honestly say that this track has everything that a good instrumental guitar track requires. It’s also a badass instrumental track on a so far perfect album with a monster beat and a strong dynamic range that feels like an ultimate jam session. The Animal isn’t just a nickname for a certain part of my anatomy. Erotic Nightmares is a fascinating and tremendously fun experience that showcases what a guitar can do in the hands of a virtuoso. I loved too many individual elements to list here. This is a performance from a true guitar master and intelligent composer.
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At times, it’s off the wall crazy but Vai is in full control here clearly. Passion and Warfare – Erotic NightmaresĮrotic Nightmares certainly has the most intriguing track title of the album and after an opening beast of a riff that’s as tastey as an apple pie, the lead guitar kicks in and lives up the intriguing label I gave the track before I hit the play button. It has a very positive and infectious vibe to it that makes me feel warm inside, kinda like an apple pie.
Liberty is a track that will make you feel good. The lead stuff at the end of the track is as big and epic sounding as the apple pie melody that precedes it. This is a track that could open any significant sporting event and it would be equally suitable as the soundtrack to any cheesy American movie. This track is on the short side clocking in at just two minutes, but a lot of quality is crammed into that short time. What a fine and patriotic way of opening an album. I’m as American as apple pie when I listen to this. I’m not even an American yet liberty which is the track that opens Steve Vai’s Passion and Warfare makes me feel proud to be one. Passion and Warfare full album review track 1 – Liberty
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