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The Ultra Zone
Rock · 1999 · 13 tracks

The Ultra Zone

Steve Vai

A maximalist odyssey of neon-soaked guitar wizardry. Technical precision meets alien soundscapes, featuring heartfelt tributes and high-octane collaborations.

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It's like a sci-fi movie where the main character is a talking electric guitar.

A kaleidoscopic blend of futuristic experimentation and soulful, high-technicality tributes.

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The vocals lean far further into processed than the rest of the catalogue.

Tracklist · 13 Tracks
01
The Blood & Tears
4:27
02
The Ultra Zone
4:53
03
Oooo
5:12
04
Frank
5:10
05
Jibboom
3:46
06
Voodoo Acid
6:27
08
The Silent Within
5:02
09
I’ll Be Around
4:58
10
Lucky Charms
6:45
11
Fever Dream
6:05
12
Here I Am
4:14
13
Asian Sky
5:36
14
Selfless Love
3:33
Moments Worth Waiting For
The uncanny vocal-like phrasing on 'Frank' that captures the specific rhythmic DNA of Zappa's improvisations.
The explosive, blues-on-steroids shuffle of 'Jibboom' that channels Stevie Ray Vaughan through a futuristic lens.
The dense, cinematic brass and orchestral swells that collide with shredding on 'Lucky Charms'.
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