Jimi Plays Monterey
45 min · 9 tracks · hard rock · psychedelic rock · blues rock
Electrifying guitar riffs and raw vocals create an immersive experience of Jimi Hendrix's live performance energy.
Why this album works
This album is notable for documenting one of Hendrix's most iconic performances, introducing him to American audiences. It not only peaked at number 20 on the Billboard 200 but also solidified his place as a leading figure in the counterculture movement of the 1960s.
- Best for
- electrifying live performance energy dynamic shifts in intensity immersive guitar-driven experience
- Context
- Released in 1968, 'Jimi Plays Monterey' captures Jimi Hendrix at a pivotal moment following his breakthrough debut album, 'Are You Experienced'. This album showcases his explosive live performance style during the Monterey Pop Festival, which significantly elevated his profile in the U.S. music scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Steppenwolf· Janis Joplin· Cream
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Killing Floor 5:54
- 2 Foxy Lady Standout 3:36
- 3 Like a Rolling Stone 6:51
- 4 Rock Me Baby 3:44
- 5 Hey Joe Standout 4:47
- 6 Can You See Me 3:11
- 7 The Wind Cries Mary 3:39
- 8 Purple Haze Standout 4:20
- 9 Wild Thing 9:46
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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