Song is latest from The Elephant of Mars
Joe Satriani has released “Pumpin‘,” the latest single from his 19th studio album, The Elephant of Mars, set for release on April 8th via earMUSIC. The song showcases the band’s funky fusion party side.
“Pumpin’” is a high energy, funky celebration about the visceral side of being alive,” Satriani describes. “Heart pumpin’, living large, moving fast and feelin’ good!”
The set will be available on limited CD featuring seven double sided cards of original artwork by Satriani representing each song from the album. In addition, several colored vinyl options will be available, including standard black, orange, pink and a special purple version sold through Guitar Center only.
The Elephants of Mars crackles with an exciting new energy, briskly traveling through stylistic roads that feel freshly updated, viewed through new eyes. New single, “Faceless” shows a melodic, poignant side of the album as Satriani describes, “’Faceless’ is about loneliness. When the person you want to see you for who you really are doesn’t seem to recognize you.” He continues, “It’s also a comment on a society where people are truly knowing each other less and less, being separated by their differences rather than being united for their shared hopes and dreams. The solo section represents one’s true self finally breaking free.”
In 2020 with all time constraints removed, The Elephants of Mars truly represents the album that Satriani himself hoped he could deliver with his band. “We did everything. We tried the craziest ideas. And we entertained every notion we had about turning something backwards, upside down, seeing what could happen.” Similarly, the creative gates were wide open for all of the musicians to take liberties on the songs for The Elephants of Mars and share a side of themselves they hadn’t previously been able to.
Last week, Satriani unveiled an NFT collection inspired by his Crystal Planet comic book series. Crystal Planet NFTs are going to be available via Sweet with prices starting at $0.99. The collection includes virtual collectors cards, some rarities feature animation and original audio elements from Satriani, bringing the comic art to life through a new medium and expanding the world of Crystal Planet in the digital space, alongside physical print and collectibles.
