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Live at Berkeley

Jimi Hendrix

67 min · 12 tracks · hard rock · psychedelic rock · blues rock

A fiery live performance where psychedelic guitar riffs meet raw, emotive vocals in a charged atmosphere.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • charged atmosphere of live energy
  • wave-like dynamics with peaks
  • emotive guitar solos that soar
  • spontaneous moments of raw expression

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer polished studio recordings
  • seek predictable song structures

Where this album fits

Themes
Vietnam War turmoil· American cultural critique· psychedelic guitar experimentation
Career context
Released in 1971, 'Live at Berkeley' captures Jimi Hendrix during his post-Experience phase, showcasing his improvisational prowess. This album follows the release of 'Electric Ladyland' and reflects his ongoing evolution as an artist, particularly in live settings where he could truly experiment with sound.
Stylistic neighbors
Jeff Beck· Eric Clapton· Stevie Ray Vaughan
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Live at Leeds by The Who — Captures raw energy and improvisation in a live setting, blending rock with social commentary.
Wheels of Fire by Cream — Features extended jams and psychedelic guitar work, reflecting similar themes of experimentation and cultural critique.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Introduction 1:47
  • 2 Pass It On (Straight Ahead) 6:58
  • 3 Hey Baby (New Rising Sun) 6:07
  • 4 Lover Man 2:59
  • 5 Stone Free 4:08
  • 6 Hey Joe 4:49
  • 7 I Don’t Live Today 5:26
  • 8 Machine Gun 11:22
  • 9 Foxy Lady 6:30
  • 10 Star Spangled Banner 2:45
  • 11 Purple Haze 3:48
  • 12 Voodoo Child (slight return) 10:49

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