Machine Gun: The Fillmore East First Show cover

Released 10 years ago

Machine Gun: The Fillmore East First Show

Jimi Hendrix · 2016

70 min · 11 tracks · hard rock · psychedelic rock · blues rock

A raw, electrifying performance that captures Hendrix's improvisational genius and emotional depth in a live setting.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic exploration of improvisation
  • wave-like pacing with peaks
  • raw energy of live performance
  • cathartic moments of emotional release

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of polished production
  • prefer concise, radio-friendly tracks

Where this album fits

Themes
Vietnam War commentary· electric improvisation· cultural transformation
Career context
Released posthumously, 'Machine Gun: The Fillmore East First Show' showcases Jimi Hendrix during a transitional phase in his career, shortly after the disbandment of The Jimi Hendrix Experience. This album highlights his evolving sound as he sought to incorporate more expansive and experimental elements into his music.
Stylistic neighbors
Jeff Beck· Eric Clapton· Stevie Ray Vaughan
Sounds like this from elsewhere
At Fillmore East by The Allman Brothers Band — Captures raw live energy with extended jams and improvisation, reflecting the same electric blues spirit.
Blow by Blow by Jeff Beck — Shares a similar fusion of rock and jazz with an emphasis on improvisational guitar work and emotional depth.
Abraxas by Santana — Combines psychedelic rock with Latin rhythms, echoing Hendrix's experimental approach and cultural commentary.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Power of Soul 5:30
  • 2 Lover Man 3:13
  • 3 Hear My Train a Comin’ 9:06
  • 4 Changes 5:57
  • 5 Izabella 3:28
  • 6 Machine Gun 8:53
  • 7 Stop 5:29
  • 8 Ezy Ryder 5:55
  • 9 Bleeding Heart 6:37
  • 10 Earth Blues 6:23
  • 11 Burning Desire 9:39

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