And I LOVE IT! The so called super-band comprised of guitar virtuoso by excellence, Joe Satriani; Sammy Hagar (ex-Van Halen) on vocals; bassist Michael Anthony (another Van Halen jewel); and Chad Smith on Drums (Red Hot Chili Peppers anybody!) released their first album (I’d like to call it project, but who knows, maybe there will be a follow up some day) Chickenfoot on June 5th this year.
The verdict so far: I AM ABSOLUTELY LOVING IT! It’s not overly complicated, sounds very clean, and its got balls. This is the kind of hard rock fusion I like a lot. And I am pleased to say that this round up of star musicians seem to work very well together, not overshadowing each other but rather complimenting their abilities.

Chickenfoot - Satriani, Anthony, Smith & Hagar
Let’s see. Let’s start with Chad Smith: this guy can put up with Flea, he can do anything. He sets out the groove very nicely throughout the entire album. Joe Satriani: he’s there. Not the flamoyant, electronic-fusion-techno musician, but rather the Summer Song Satch that I love. Very rythmic, very powerful. Michael Anthony does what he’s supposed to do: set the tempo with Chad, and he does it without drama. And last but not least, possibly the most underrated singer of the 90’s, Sammy Hagar: always hidding on David Lee Roth’s shadow, criticized over his shot tenure with Van Halen, and in my opinion, far more capable -but less of a showman / showbiz type guy- than DLR. Nevertheless, these guys put up an act, and I can’t wait to see them touring!
My opinion: DOWNLOAD or BUY IT NOW!!!!
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