Martin Scorsese Presents the Blues: Jimi Hendrix
Jimi Hendrix · 2003
75 min · 10 tracks · hard rock · psychedelic rock · blues rock
A raw and electrifying blend of blues-infused rock that showcases Hendrix's virtuosic guitar prowess.
Why this album works
- Best for
- back-loaded emotional climaxes captivating late-night immersion intense guitar-driven journeys
- Context
- Released in 2003, this album comes over three decades after Jimi Hendrix's untimely death in 1970. It serves as part of the Martin Scorsese Presents The Blues series, emphasizing Hendrix's profound impact on the genre and his enduring legacy. This compilation highlights his unparalleled artistry during a time when interest in blues music was experiencing a resurgence.
- If you like
- hard rock, psychedelic rock, blues rock
Martin Scorsese Presents the Blues: Jimi Hendrix is an album by Jimi Hendrix, released in 2003. A raw and electrifying blend of blues-infused rock that showcases Hendrix's virtuosic guitar prowess. This album is significant for its role in reintroducing Hendrix’s music to new audiences, coinciding with the revival of interest in American blues. Critics praised the compilation for showcasing not only Hendrix’s electric performances but also his deep roots in traditional blues, influencing a generation of musicians and reaffirming his status as a pivotal figure in rock history. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Martin Scorsese Presents the Blues: Jimi Hendrix sound like?
A raw and electrifying blend of blues-infused rock that showcases Hendrix's virtuosic guitar prowess. Rooted in hard rock and psychedelic rock.
What makes Martin Scorsese Presents the Blues: Jimi Hendrix by Jimi Hendrix notable?
This album is significant for its role in reintroducing Hendrix’s music to new audiences, coinciding with the revival of interest in American blues. Critics praised the compilation for showcasing not only Hendrix’s electric performances but also his deep roots in traditional blues, influencing a generation of musicians and reaffirming his status as a pivotal figure in rock history. Released in 2003, this album comes over three decades after Jimi Hendrix's untimely death in 1970. It serves as part of the Martin Scorsese Presents The Blues series, emphasizing Hendrix's profound impact on the genre and his enduring legacy. This compilation highlights his unparalleled artistry during a time when interest in blues music was experiencing a resurgence.
Who is Martin Scorsese Presents the Blues: Jimi Hendrix for?
Martin Scorsese Presents the Blues: Jimi Hendrix works well if you're into back-loaded emotional climaxes, captivating late-night immersion and intense guitar-driven journeys.
How many songs are on Martin Scorsese Presents the Blues: Jimi Hendrix?
Martin Scorsese Presents the Blues: Jimi Hendrix has 10 tracks, running approximately 75 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Red House Standout 3:50
- 2 Voodoo Chile Standout 15:00
- 3 Come On (Let the Good Times Roll) 4:09
- 4 Georgia Blues 7:57
- 5 Country Blues 8:26
- 6 Hear My Train a Comin' Standout 6:57
- 7 It's Too Bad 8:52
- 8 My Friend 4:36
- 9 Blue Window 12:51
- 10 Midnight Lightning 3:06
Release Date
September 9, 2003
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
75 min 50 sec
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