Cornerstones: 1967–1970
Jimi Hendrix · 1990
68 min · 18 tracks · hard rock
A vibrant blend of psychedelic rock and blues, showcasing Hendrix's revolutionary guitar work and soulful lyricism.
Top tracks — play these first
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Hey Joe Start here — This track showcases Hendrix's storytelling ability and emotional depth, combined with his iconic guitar riff that became a defining moment in rock music.
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All Along the Watchtower — Hendrix's rendition reinterprets Dylan's original into an electrifying masterpiece, featuring his signature guitar solos and layered instrumentation.
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Voodoo Chile (slight return) — This track exemplifies Hendrix's improvisational genius, blending blues with psychedelic elements while delivering a powerful vocal performance.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- for nostalgic reflections
- great for late-night listening
- engaging live energy moments
- cathartic releases throughout
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- dislike longer, immersive experiences
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — Retrospective of Hendrix's influential works, showcasing his cultural impact.
- Themes
- 1960s counterculture· psychedelic exploration· electric blues mastery
- Career context
- Cornerstones: 1967–1970 was released posthumously in 1990, five years after Jimi Hendrix's untimely death in 1970. This compilation encapsulates his most influential works during a transformative period in music, highlighting the evolution of his style from electric blues to psychedelic rock. At this time, Hendrix had already established himself as a groundbreaking artist with an unparalleled guitar technique and evocative songwriting.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Jeff Beck· Eric Clapton· Stevie Ray Vaughan
Tracklist
- 1 Hey Joe Start here 3:32
- 2 Purple Haze 2:51
- 3 The Wind Cries Mary 3:22
- 4 Foxy Lady 3:18
- 5 Crosstown Traffic 2:27
- 6 All Along the Watchtower 4:01
- 7 Voodoo Chile (slight return) 5:13
- 8 Have You Ever Been (to Electric Ladyland) 2:09
- 9 Star Spangled Banner 4:10
- 10 Stepping Stone 4:09
- 11 Room Full of Mirrors 3:18
- 12 Ezy Ryder 4:09
- 13 Freedom 3:27
- 14 Drifting 3:48
- 15 In From the Storm 3:43
- 16 Angel 4:28
- 17 Fire (live) 3:57
- 18 Stone Free (live) 6:20
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