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Both Sides of the Sky

Jimi Hendrix · 2018

65 min · 13 tracks · hard rock · psychedelic rock · blues rock

A vibrant tapestry of blues-infused rock showcasing Hendrix's unparalleled guitar mastery and soulful vocal expressions.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like dynamics throughout listening
  • soulful expressions of heartfelt themes
  • exploratory journey through emotions
  • intimate moments of guitar mastery
  • cathartic release in longer tracks

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • dislike extended instrumental explorations

Where this album fits

Themes
1960s counterculture· electric blues landscapes· soulful longing
Career context
Released posthumously in 2018, 'Both Sides of the Sky' is a compilation of unreleased tracks recorded between 1968 and 1970. This album comes after 'People, Hell and Angels' (2013) and serves as an extension of Hendrix's musical legacy, highlighting his evolution as an artist during his most creative period.
Stylistic neighbors
Jeff Beck· Eric Clapton· Stevie Ray Vaughan
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Music from Big Pink by The Band — Shares a similar blend of soulful rock with an emphasis on electric instrumentation and lyrical depth.
Disraeli Gears by Cream — Features vibrant blues-rock dynamics and psychedelic influences, echoing Hendrix's sonic experimentation.
Abraxas by Santana — Combines electrifying guitar solos with bluesy grooves and a spiritual vibe that resonates with Hendrix's style.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Mannish Boy 5:01
  • 2 Lover Man 3:03
  • 3 Hear My Train a Comin’ 7:26
  • 4 Stepping Stone 3:14
  • 5 $20 Fine 5:00
  • 6 Power of Soul 5:56
  • 7 Jungle 3:29
  • 8 Things I Used to Do 3:42
  • 9 Georgia Blues 7:56
  • 10 Sweet Angel 3:56
  • 11 Woodstock 5:19
  • 12 Send My Love to Linda 4:37
  • 13 Cherokee Mist 7:01

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