# The Animal guitar solo

> The guitar solo on The Animal by Steve Vai (1990). From the album Passion and Warfare. Watch from the solo, plus the story and gear.

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Steve Vai, 1990, from *Passion and Warfare*. Solo by *Steve Vai*.

This is a sultry, slinky groove piece where Vai's phrasing leans into feel and swagger rather than speed.

The Animal by Steve Vai is #15 in our ranking of the best Steve Vai guitar solos. The solo is played by Steve Vai and the song was released in 1990.

## In our lists

- [The Best Steve Vai Guitar Solos](https://greatestsolos.com/list/steve-vai-guitar-solos/) — #15

## Sources

### Who played the guitar solo on The Animal?

Steve Vai played the solo on Steve Vai's The Animal (1990).

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