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Live at the Fillmore East

Jimi Hendrix · 1999

115 min · 16 tracks · hard rock

Electric guitar pyrotechnics and soulful vocals ignite a fervent, improvisational atmosphere, capturing Hendrix's live prowess.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Stone Free Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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    Machine Gun — The track stands out for its haunting portrayal of war through guitar solos that evoke both anguish and beauty, showcasing Hendrix's emotive playing style.
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    Voodoo Child (slight return) — A quintessential Hendrix performance, this track exemplifies his skills with feedback and distortion, creating an electrifying atmosphere that captivates audiences.
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    Power of Soul — This song embodies Hendrix's fusion of rock and spiritual themes, featuring powerful riffs that resonate with emotional intensity and technical brilliance.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • electrifying live performance energy
  • spontaneous guitar improvisation moments
  • dynamic shifts in intensity
  • captivating extended musical explorations
  • for late-night listening

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer concise track lengths
  • seek polished studio productions

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Fan Favorite — Captures Hendrix's live energy, beloved by fans but less accessible than studio albums.
Themes
political turmoil· Fillmore East legacy· electric blues transcendence
Career context
Released posthumously in 1999, 'Live at the Fillmore East' showcases Jimi Hendrix during his peak as a live performer. This album features recordings from 1970, marking a period where he was exploring new musical territories before his untimely death, highlighting his ability to fuse rock with blues and psychedelia.
Stylistic neighbors
Jeff Beck· Eric Clapton· Stevie Ray Vaughan

Tracklist

Disc 1

  • 1 Stone Free Start here 12:56
  • 2 Power of Soul 6:19
  • 3 Hear My Train a Comin’ 9:01
  • 4 Izabella 3:40
  • 5 Machine Gun 11:35
  • 6 Voodoo Child (slight return) 6:01
  • 7 We Gotta Live Together 9:55

Disc 2

  • 1 Auld Lang Syne 3:54
  • 2 Who Knows 3:55
  • 3 Them Changes 5:38
  • 4 Machine Gun 13:36
  • 5 Stepping Stone 5:20
  • 6 Stop 5:43
  • 7 Earth Blues 5:58
  • 8 Burning Desire 8:22
  • 9 Wild Thing 3:06

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