Kiss the Sky cover

Kiss the Sky

Jimi Hendrix · 1984

46 min · 11 tracks · hard rock · psychedelic rock · blues rock

A vibrant tapestry of electric blues and psychedelic rock that showcases Hendrix's unparalleled guitar mastery.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with peaks
  • vibrant energy for gatherings
  • introspective moments of reflection
  • guitar mastery that captivates attention

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward, linear songs
  • seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Themes
psychedelic exploration· electric blues mastery
Career context
Released posthumously in 1984, 'Kiss the Sky' captures Jimi Hendrix's profound influence on rock music, compiling tracks from his groundbreaking albums. This collection came nearly fourteen years after his death and reflects the enduring legacy he left behind as a pioneer of electric guitar techniques.
Stylistic neighbors
Jeff Beck· Eric Clapton· Stevie Ray Vaughan
Sounds like this from elsewhere
L.A. Woman by The Doors — Shares a similar psychedelic exploration with bluesy undertones and electric instrumentation.
Disraeli Gears by Cream — Combines electric blues mastery and psychedelic rock elements, reflecting Hendrix's influence.
Surrealistic Pillow by Jefferson Airplane — Features vibrant psychedelia and lyrical depth, echoing the exploratory spirit of Hendrix.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Are You Experienced? 4:15
  • 2 I Don’t Live Today 6:44
  • 3 Voodoo Child (slight return) 5:15
  • 4 Stepping Stone 4:11
  • 5 Castles Made of Sand 2:47
  • 6 Killing Floor 3:32
  • 7 Purple Haze 2:55
  • 8 Red House 3:57
  • 9 Crosstown Traffic 2:20
  • 10 Third Stone From the Sun 6:48
  • 11 All Along the Watchtower 3:56

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