The Extremist

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The Extremist is an instrumental rock album released by Joe Satriani in 1992 and re-released in 1997 with his entire Epic Records catalog.

The track "Summer Song" was used heavily in a Sony commercial around the time of its release, and is still heard in radio and television promos and commercials over 15 years after its release.

"War" was used by Disney to promote Power Rangers products at their theme parks.

"Speed Of Light", an unused track recorded during the sessions, was featured on the soundtrack for the movie Super Mario Bros.

The track "Rubina's Blue Sky Happiness" was dedicated to Joe's wife, Rubina Satriani. Prior tracks composed for her include "Always with Me, Always with You".

Track listing

All songs written by Joe Satriani.

1. "Friends" – 3:28
2. "The Extremist (Living on the Edge)" – 3:43
3. "War" – 5:47
4. "Cryin'" – 5:42
5. "Rubina's Blue Sky Happiness" – 6:10
6. "Summer Song" – 5:00
7. "Tears in the Rain" – 1:18
8. "Why" – 4:44
9. "Motorcycle Driver" – 4:58
10. "New Blues" – 6:57

Musicians

• Joe Satriani - guitars, banjo, dobro, keyboards, synth, harmonica, bass (8, 10)
• Matt Bissonette - bass
• Gregg Bissonette - drums
• Paulinho Da Costa - percussion (2, 6, 8, 9)
• Andy Johns - organ (2, 9)
• Brett Tugle - organ (4)
• Bongo Bob - electric drums & percussion (8)
• Phil Ashley - synthesized strings & squeeze-box (5), keyboards (6), synthesized trumpet (10)
• Simon Phillips - highland drums & tambourine (5)
• Doug Wimbish - bass (5), Buddy Rich intro (10)
• Jeff Campitelli - cymbals (10)