South Saturn Delta
Jimi Hendrix · 1997
65 min · 15 tracks · hard rock · psychedelic rock · blues rock
A kaleidoscopic blend of unreleased tracks and live recordings highlighting Hendrix's visionary guitar work and soulful vocals.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic exploration of themes wave-like pacing with contrasts soulful vocals for deep reflection
- Context
- Released posthumously in 1997, 'South Saturn Delta' showcases Jimi Hendrix's unfinished ideas and alternate takes from the late 1960s. This album came out 27 years after his death, during a time when his legacy was being reexamined and expanded through posthumous releases.
- If you like
- hard rock, psychedelic rock, blues rock
South Saturn Delta is an album by Jimi Hendrix, released in 1997. A kaleidoscopic blend of unreleased tracks and live recordings highlighting Hendrix's visionary guitar work and soulful vocals. The album is significant for featuring previously unreleased material that deepens understanding of Hendrix's creative process. It received attention for its unique collection of tracks that appealed to both hardcore fans and newcomers, marking a continued interest in his artistry decades after his passing. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does South Saturn Delta sound like?
A kaleidoscopic blend of unreleased tracks and live recordings highlighting Hendrix's visionary guitar work and soulful vocals. Rooted in hard rock and psychedelic rock.
What makes South Saturn Delta by Jimi Hendrix notable?
The album is significant for featuring previously unreleased material that deepens understanding of Hendrix's creative process. It received attention for its unique collection of tracks that appealed to both hardcore fans and newcomers, marking a continued interest in his artistry decades after his passing. Released posthumously in 1997, 'South Saturn Delta' showcases Jimi Hendrix's unfinished ideas and alternate takes from the late 1960s. This album came out 27 years after his death, during a time when his legacy was being reexamined and expanded through posthumous releases.
Who is South Saturn Delta for?
South Saturn Delta works well if you're into dynamic exploration of themes, wave-like pacing with contrasts and soulful vocals for deep reflection.
How many songs are on South Saturn Delta?
South Saturn Delta has 15 tracks, running approximately 65 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Look Over Yonder 3:26
- 2 Little Wing Standout 2:44
- 3 Here He Comes (Lover Man) 6:33
- 4 South Saturn Delta 4:07
- 5 Power of Soul 5:20
- 6 Message to the Universe (Message to Love) Standout 6:19
- 7 Tax Free 4:58
- 8 All Along the Watchtower Standout 4:01
- 9 The Stars That Play With Laughing Sam's Dice 4:20
- 10 Midnight 5:32
- 11 Sweet Angel (Angel) 3:55
- 12 Bleeding Heart 3:15
- 13 Pali Gap 5:08
- 14 Drifter's Escape 3:05
- 15 Midnight Lightning 3:06
Release Date
January 1, 1997
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
65 min 55 sec
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