Flex-Able – Steve Vai – Audio CD – Pre Owned CDs (Arrives in 21days)

Flex-Able is far more than just Steve Vai’s debut—it’s an audacious statement from a restless creative mind. Released in 1984, this album captures Vai in a period of wild innovation, fresh from his time with Frank Zappa. Rather than sticking to formulaic rock, Vai leaps fearlessly into experimental territory, layering whimsical sound collages, oddball arrangements, and guitar techniques that are as inventive as they are virtuosic. You’ll hear flashes of Zappa-esque humor, moments of genuine melodic sweetness, and a restless sense of exploration that presaged Vai’s future as a genre-defining guitar hero.

What sets Flex-Able apart is its refusal to obey boundaries. Vai shifts from playful and absurd to technically jaw-dropping, often within a single track. The album is both a time capsule of early ’80s creative excess and a blueprint for what progressive rock could be in the hands of a true original. For collectors, this is essential listening—not just for Vai devotees, but for anyone drawn to music that remains unpredictable, challenging, and dazzlingly expressive. Flex-Able stands as a testament to the value of curiosity and risk-taking in rock music.

Track List:
– Flex –
1 – Little Green Men – 5:39
2 – Viv Woman – 3:09
3 – Lovers Are Crazy – 5:39
4 – Salamanders In The Sun – 2:25
5 – The Boy / Girl Song – 4:02
– Able –
6 – The Attitude Song – 3:23
7 – Call It Sleep – 5:09
8 – Junkie – 7:23
9 – Bill’s Private Parts – 0:16
10 – Next Stop Earth – 0:34
11 – There’s Something Dead In Here – 3:46
– Leftovers (Bonus Tracks) –
12 – So Happy – 2:43
13 – Bledsoe Bluvd – 4:22
14 – Burnin’ Down The Mountain – 4:22
15 – Chronic Insomnia – 2:05