The Extremist

The Extremist is the fourth studio album by guitarist Joe Satriani, released on July 21, 1992, through Relativity Records. The album is one of Satriani's most popular releases and his highest-charting to date, reaching No. 22 on the U.S. Billboard 200 and remaining on that chart for 28 weeks, as well as reaching the top 50 in six other countries. Three singles reached Billboard's Mainstream Rock chart: "Summer Song" at No. 5, "Friends" at No. 12 and "Cryin'" at No. 24. The Extremist was certified Gold on December 22, 1992. and received a nomination for Best Rock Instrumental Performance at the 1993 Grammy Awards, Satriani's fourth such nomination.

For the comic book series, see The Extremist (comics).
The Extremist
Studio album by
Joe Satriani
ReleasedJuly 21, 1992 (1992-07-21)
Recorded1990–92
Studio
GenreInstrumental rock
Length47:53
LabelRelativity
ProducerJoe Satriani, Andy Johns, John Cuniberti
Joe Satriani chronology
Flying in a Blue Dream
(1989)		 The Extremist
(1992)		 The Beautiful Guitar
(1993)
Singles from The Extremist
  1. "Friends"
    Released: 1992
  2. "Summer Song"
    Released: 1992
  3. "Cryin'"
    Released: 1992
  4. "The Extremist"
    Released: 1992
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