Lifelines: The Jimi Hendrix Story
Jimi Hendrix · 1990
265 min · 45 tracks · hard rock
A sprawling anthology of Jimi Hendrix's sonic innovations, blending blues rock with psychedelic flourishes that revolutionized guitar music.
Top tracks — play these first
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Testify Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Purple Haze — This track exemplifies Hendrix's signature blend of heavy riffs and surreal lyrics, encapsulating the essence of the psychedelic era.
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All Along the Watchtower — Hendrix's interpretation of Dylan's classic transforms it into a haunting narrative driven by electrifying guitar work and innovative arrangements.
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The Wind Cries Mary — This song showcases Hendrix’s lyrical depth and melodic sensibility, revealing a softer side amidst his powerful guitar mastery.
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Voodoo Child (Slight Return) — A defining track in Hendrix's catalog, it features groundbreaking guitar techniques that have influenced countless musicians since its release.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with peaks
- immersive deep listening experience
- explorative sessions of raw power
- ideal for late-night reflection
- for guitar enthusiasts
Maybe skip if you
- seeking quick, catchy tracks
- prefer straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Starting Point — A comprehensive anthology ideal for new listeners to explore Hendrix's career.
- Themes
- electric blues roots· psychedelic explorations
- Career context
- Released in 1990, Lifelines: The Jimi Hendrix Story arrived nearly two decades after Hendrix's untimely death in 1970. This compilation captures the essence of his career, curating tracks from various periods to showcase his unparalleled guitar prowess and songwriting evolution. It serves as a testament to Hendrix's lasting influence on rock music during a time when his legacy was being rediscovered by new generations.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Jeff Beck· Eric Clapton· Stevie Ray Vaughan
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Introduction 10:09
- 2 Testify Start here 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 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 5:50
- 12 Drifter's Escape 4:51
- 13 Cherokee Mist 4:22
- 14 Voodoo Child (slight return) 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 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
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
L.A. Woman
The Doors
Shares a similar blend of bluesy rock and psychedelic exploration with haunting lyrics.
Disraeli Gears
Cream
Merges electric blues with psychedelic flair, featuring improvisational guitar work like Hendrix.
Blow by Blow
Jeff Beck
Explores instrumental rock with jazz influences, showcasing virtuosic guitar similar to Hendrix's style.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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