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.
Why this album works
- Best for
- wave-like pacing with peaks vibrant energy for gatherings introspective moments of reflection
- 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.
- If you like
- hard rock, psychedelic rock, blues rock
Kiss the Sky is an album by Jimi Hendrix, released in 1984. A vibrant tapestry of electric blues and psychedelic rock that showcases Hendrix's unparalleled guitar mastery. This album is significant as it introduced a new generation to Hendrix's work through a curated selection of his most iconic songs. 'Kiss the Sky' contributed to the resurgence of interest in classic rock during the 1980s, charting successfully and influencing countless artists who followed. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Kiss the Sky sound like?
A vibrant tapestry of electric blues and psychedelic rock that showcases Hendrix's unparalleled guitar mastery. Rooted in hard rock and psychedelic rock.
What makes Kiss the Sky by Jimi Hendrix notable?
This album is significant as it introduced a new generation to Hendrix's work through a curated selection of his most iconic songs. 'Kiss the Sky' contributed to the resurgence of interest in classic rock during the 1980s, charting successfully and influencing countless artists who followed. 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.
Who is Kiss the Sky for?
Kiss the Sky works well if you're into wave-like pacing with peaks, vibrant energy for gatherings and introspective moments of reflection.
How many songs are on Kiss the Sky?
Kiss the Sky has 11 tracks, running approximately 46 minutes.
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) Standout 5:15
- 4 Stepping Stone 4:11
- 5 Castles Made of Sand 2:47
- 6 Killing Floor 3:32
- 7 Purple Haze Standout 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 Standout 3:56
Release Date
January 1, 1984
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
46 min 43 sec
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