Dreaming #11 is something of an oddity: a mini-disc released in 1988 with three live tracks and one new studio track. The live tracks, taken from the
Surfing with the Alien tour and featuring the powerful duo of
Stuart Hamm on bass and
Jonathan Mover on drums, showcase
Satriani's outstanding talents in a live atmosphere; however, they've been heard before ("Ice Nine" was on
Surfing with the Alien and "Memories" and "Hordes of Locusts" came from
Not of This Earth). The studio track, "The Crush of Love," immediately became a favorite of
Satriani fans everywhere, mostly because of its catchy tune and its creative use of the wah-wah pedal to give the guitar an almost human voice. A recommended disc for musicians and fans, but not essential to the casual collector. ~ Phil Carter