Surfing with the Alien is the second studio album by American rock guitarist Joe Satriani. It was released on October 15, 1987, by Relativity Records. The album is one of Satriani's most successful to date and helped establish his reputation as a respected rock guitarist.
01. Joe Satriani - Surfing With The Alien [4:23]
02. Joe Satriani - Ice 9 [3:58]
03. Joe Satriani - Crushing Day [5:13]
04. Joe Satriani - Always With Me, Always With You [3:21]
05. Joe Satriani - Satch Boogie [3:13]
06. Joe Satriani - Hill Of The Skull [1:49]
07. Joe Satriani - Circles [3:28]
08. Joe Satriani - Lords Of Karma [4:48]
09. Joe Satriani - Midnight [1:42]
10. Joe Satriani - Echo [5:40]
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Total time [00:37:36]
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Joe Satriani / Surfing With The Alien
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DR Peak RMS Duration Track
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DR12 0.00 dB -14.78 dB 4:23 01-Surfing With The Alien
DR12 0.00 dB -14.63 dB 3:58 02-Ice 9
DR12 -1.88 dB -15.46 dB 5:13 03-Crushing Day
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DR11 -5.53 dB -22.95 dB 1:42 09-Midnight
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Performer: Joe Satriani