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The Story of Light
Rock · 2012 · 12 tracks · 58m

The Story of Light

Steve Vai

A maximalist odyssey of spiritual guitar wizardry. Dense, operatic arrangements meet low-tuned heavy riffs and gospel-infused rock theatrics.

August 14, 2012 · Favored Nations Entertainment

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A triumphant and spiritually-charged odyssey that balances technical intensity with moments of serene wonder.

Tracklist · 12 Tracks · 58m
01
The Story of Light
6:15
02
Velorum
6:09
03
John the Revelator
3:40
04
Book of the Seven Seals
3:56
05
Creamsicle Sunset
3:30
06
Gravity Storm
5:33
07
Mullach a’Tsi
3:57
08
The Moon and I
7:18
09
Weeping China Doll
6:11
10
Racing the World
3:45
11
No More Amsterdam
4:16
12
Sunshine Electric Raindrops
4:16
Moments Worth Listening For
The massive, bluesy stomp of Gravity Storm where the guitar feels physically heavy
The seamless blend of Blind Willie Johnson samples with explosive modern guitar on John the Revelator
The delicate, harp-led intro of Mullach a’Tsi that breaks into a soaring melodic climax
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Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does The Story of Light sound next to the rest of Steve Vai's catalogue?

Cathedral+2.6σ

Cathedral saturates this record far more than the artist's norm.

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