Dreaming #11 is the second EP by guitarist Joe Satriani, released on November 1, 1988 through Relativity Records[1] and reissued on May 27, 1997 through Epic Records.[4] The EP reached No. 42 on the U.S. Billboard 200[3] and remained on that chart for 26 weeks.[5] Its sole studio track, "The Crush of Love", reached No. 6 on Billboard's Mainstream Rock chart[3] and was nominated for Best Rock Instrumental Performance at the 1990 Grammy Awards;[6] this being Satriani's second such nomination. The remaining three tracks were recorded live during the Surfing With the Alien (1987) tour.[7] The title track, absent on the EP, would later be released on Satriani's 1993 compilation album Time Machine. Dreaming #11 was certified Gold on August 15, 1991.[1]
Critical reception
Professional ratings| Review scores |
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| Source | Rating |
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| AllMusic |     [7] |
Phil Carter at AllMusic gave Dreaming #11 2.5 stars out of five, calling it "something of an oddity" and "A recommended disc for musicians and fans, but not essential to the casual collector."[7]
Track listing
All music is composed by Joe Satriani.
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| 1. | "The Crush of Love" | 4:22 |
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| 2. | "Ice Nine" (live - California Theatre, San Diego; June 11, 1988) | 4:41 |
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| 3. | "Memories" (live - California Theatre, San Diego; June 11, 1988) | 9:08 |
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| 4. | "Hordes of Locusts" (live - California Theatre, San Diego; June 11, 1988) | 5:12 |
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| Total length: | 23:23 |
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Personnel
Chart performance
Album
Singles
| Year | Title | Chart | Position |
| 1988 | "The Crush of Love" | Billboard Mainstream Rock | 6[3] |
Awards
Certifications
| Date | Certification | Region |
| August 15, 1991 | Gold[1] | United States |
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