Lifelines: The Jimi Hendrix Story
Jimi Hendrix · 1990
265 min · 45 tracks · hard rock · psychedelic rock · blues rock
A sprawling collection of Hendrix's raw power, melding blues roots with psychedelic explorations.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic journey with peaks immersive deep listening experience explorative sessions of raw power
- Context
- Released posthumously in 1990, 'Lifelines: The Jimi Hendrix Story' compiles key recordings from Hendrix's career, showcasing his evolution as an artist. This album arrives nearly two decades after his death and highlights his unconventional style that continues to influence rock music.
- If you like
- hard rock, psychedelic rock, blues rock
Lifelines: The Jimi Hendrix Story is an album by Jimi Hendrix, released in 1990. A sprawling collection of Hendrix's raw power, melding blues roots with psychedelic explorations. This album is significant for its comprehensive portrayal of Hendrix's artistic journey, contributing to the ongoing legacy of his music. It remains a critical resource for understanding his impact on rock and blues genres, and it has been well-received by fans and critics alike, further cementing his status as a revolutionary guitarist. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Lifelines: The Jimi Hendrix Story sound like?
A sprawling collection of Hendrix's raw power, melding blues roots with psychedelic explorations. Rooted in hard rock and psychedelic rock.
What makes Lifelines: The Jimi Hendrix Story by Jimi Hendrix notable?
This album is significant for its comprehensive portrayal of Hendrix's artistic journey, contributing to the ongoing legacy of his music. It remains a critical resource for understanding his impact on rock and blues genres, and it has been well-received by fans and critics alike, further cementing his status as a revolutionary guitarist. Released posthumously in 1990, 'Lifelines: The Jimi Hendrix Story' compiles key recordings from Hendrix's career, showcasing his evolution as an artist. This album arrives nearly two decades after his death and highlights his unconventional style that continues to influence rock music.
Who is Lifelines: The Jimi Hendrix Story for?
Lifelines: The Jimi Hendrix Story works well if you're into dynamic journey with peaks, immersive deep listening experience and explorative sessions of raw power.
How many songs are on Lifelines: The Jimi Hendrix Story?
Lifelines: The Jimi Hendrix Story has 45 tracks, running approximately 265 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Introduction 10:09
- 2 Testify 4:24
- 3 Lawdy Miss Clawdy 3:34
- 4 I'm a Man 4:01
- 5 Like a Rolling Stone 6:01
- 6 Red House Standout 6:45
- 7 Hey Joe 5:26
- 8 Hoochie Coochie Man 3:33
- 9 Purple Haze 4:40
- 10 The Wind Cries Mary 5:15
- 11 Foxey Lady 2:53
Disc 2
- 1 Third Stone From the Sun 6:21
- 2 Rock Me Baby 7:18
- 3 Look Over Yonder / Mister Bad Luck 3:43
- 4 Burning of the Midnight Lamp 5:13
- 5 Spanish Castle Magic 2:58
- 6 Bold as Love 5:17
- 7 One Rainy Wish 4:24
- 8 Little Wing 2:37
- 9 Drivin' South 5:24
- 10 The Things That I Used to Do 6:10
- 11 All Along the Watchtower Standout 5:50
- 12 Drifter's Escape 4:51
- 13 Cherokee Mist 4:22
- 14 Voodoo Child (slight return) Standout 4:38
- 15 1983... (A Merman I Should Turn to Be) 4:37
Disc 3
- 1 Voodoo Child 10:08
- 2 Come On (Part 1) 4:39
- 3 Manic Depression 8:10
- 4 Machine Gun 6:52
- 5 Room Full of Mirrors 4:37
- 6 Angel 3:22
- 7 Rainy Day Shuffle 2:52
- 8 Valley of Neptune 4:43
- 9 Send My Love to Linda 2:45
- 10 South Saturn Delta 4:15
- 11 Dolly Dagger 6:43
- 12 Night Bird Flying 5:32
Disc 4
- 1 Tax Free 13:56
- 2 Red House Standout 11:07
- 3 Spanish Castle Magic 11:43
- 4 Star Spangled Banner 2:29
- 5 Purple Haze 6:56
- 6 I Don't Live Today 7:06
- 7 Voodoo Child / Sunshine of Your Love 17:14
Release Date
January 1, 1990
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
265 min 54 sec
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