Bleeding Heart cover

Bleeding Heart

Jimi Hendrix

53 min · 8 tracks · hard rock · psychedelic rock · blues rock

A fusion of blues and psychedelic rock that showcases Hendrix's virtuosic guitar work and soulful vocals.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with peaks
  • soulful vocals for deep listening
  • dynamic exploration of themes
  • extended tracks for patience
  • reflective moments of solitude

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer short, standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Themes
personal struggle· blues-infused introspection· late 1960s evolution
Career context
Released posthumously in 1970, 'Bleeding Heart' captures Jimi Hendrix during a transitional phase after his groundbreaking band The Jimi Hendrix Experience disbanded. This album features previously unreleased tracks recorded in the late 1960s, illustrating Hendrix's continued evolution as an artist and his exploration of blues influences.
Stylistic neighbors
Jeff Beck· Eric Clapton· Stevie Ray Vaughan
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Pearl by Janis Joplin — Shares a similar blues-infused introspection with powerful vocal performances and late 60s vibe.
L.A. Woman by The Doors — Explores themes of personal struggle with a rich blend of rock and blues, echoing Hendrix's style.
Disraeli Gears by Cream — Combines psychedelic rock with blues elements, showcasing virtuosic musicianship akin to Hendrix's work.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Red House 10:57
  • 2 Woke Up This Morning and You Find Yourself Dead 8:05
  • 3 Bleeding Heart 12:29
  • 4 Morrison's Lament 3:30
  • 5 Tomorrow Never Knows 5:11
  • 6 Uranus Rock 3:11
  • 7 Outside Woman Blues 8:03
  • 8 Sunshine of Your Love 2:16

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