Steve Vai : The Story of Light

The Story of Light or as written on booklet is, The Story of Light "Real Illusions: ...of a..." and it is the eighth studio album by Steve Vai, released on August 14, 2012 on Favored Nations. This is Vai's first full-length studio album since 2005's "Real Illusions: Reflections".

On May 23, 2012, the album was made available for pre-order through Vai's official website. It is also available with an instant download of, "Gravity Storm". The track, "John the Revelator" contains a sample of Blind Willie Johnson's "John the Revelator".[3] "The Moon and I" was initially released as a VaiTunes digital only single in 2010. However, due to the personal nature of the song, Steve decided to remix the song and include it on the album. The album debuted on Billboard 200 at No. 78.


Track listing
01. The Story of Light - 6:15
02. Velorum - 6:09
03. John The Revelator - 3:40
04. Book of the Seven Seals - 3:56
05. Creamsicle Sunset - 3:30
06. Gravity Storm - 5:33
07. Mullach A'tSi - 3:56
08. The Moon and I - 7:18
09. Weeping China Doll - 6:11
10. Racing the World - 3:45
11. No More Amsterdam - 4:15
12. Sunshine Electric Raindrops - 4:15
13. People of the World [Japan Bonus Track]