Burning Desire
Jimi Hendrix · 2006
65 min · 8 tracks · hard rock · psychedelic rock · blues rock
A posthumous collection that melds Hendrix's innovative guitar work with raw, bluesy improvisations and psychedelic explorations.
Why this album works
- Best for
- wave-like pacing with peaks improvisational guitar explorations dynamic journey through sound
- Context
- Released in December 2006, 'Burning Desire' showcases Jimi Hendrix's work recorded in the late 1960s, a period marked by his rising fame and groundbreaking sound. This compilation comes after his death in 1970, positioned as part of the ongoing reevaluation of his unreleased material during the years following his initial career apex.
- If you like
- hard rock, psychedelic rock, blues rock
Burning Desire is an album by Jimi Hendrix, released in 2006. A posthumous collection that melds Hendrix's innovative guitar work with raw, bluesy improvisations and psychedelic explorations. The album is significant as it highlights previously unreleased tracks that illustrate Hendrix's eclectic style and creativity during his peak periods. It received attention for its exploration of themes consistent with Hendrix’s musical evolution and contributed to the growing archive of his work that continues to influence new generations of musicians. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Burning Desire sound like?
A posthumous collection that melds Hendrix's innovative guitar work with raw, bluesy improvisations and psychedelic explorations. Rooted in hard rock and psychedelic rock.
What makes Burning Desire by Jimi Hendrix notable?
The album is significant as it highlights previously unreleased tracks that illustrate Hendrix's eclectic style and creativity during his peak periods. It received attention for its exploration of themes consistent with Hendrix’s musical evolution and contributed to the growing archive of his work that continues to influence new generations of musicians. Released in December 2006, 'Burning Desire' showcases Jimi Hendrix's work recorded in the late 1960s, a period marked by his rising fame and groundbreaking sound. This compilation comes after his death in 1970, positioned as part of the ongoing reevaluation of his unreleased material during the years following his initial career apex.
Who is Burning Desire for?
Burning Desire works well if you're into wave-like pacing with peaks, improvisational guitar explorations and dynamic journey through sound.
How many songs are on Burning Desire?
Burning Desire has 8 tracks, running approximately 65 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Izabella Standout 4:25
- 2 Ezy Rider / MLK Jam Standout 20:01
- 3 Cherokee Mist / Astro Man 4:55
- 4 Record Plant ZX 11:04
- 5 Villanova Junction Blues 4:57
- 6 Burning Desire Standout 9:49
- 7 Stepping Stone / Villanova Junction Blues 6:39
- 8 Slow Time Blues 3:49
Release Date
December 12, 2006
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
65 min 39 sec
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