Stages
Jimi Hendrix · 1991
197 min · 36 tracks · hard rock · psychedelic rock · blues rock
A vibrant tapestry of Hendrix's electric blues and psychedelic rock, echoing his unparalleled guitar prowess.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic journey through varied tempos patient exploration of guitar mastery wave-like pacing with reflective moments
- Context
- Released posthumously in 1991, 'Stages' captures Jimi Hendrix's enduring legacy as a pioneering guitarist. This compilation features performances from various stages of his career, illustrating his evolution from the early days with 'Hey Joe' to the electrifying improvisations of 'Voodoo Child.' It serves as a retrospective of his artistry during the late 1960s.
- If you like
- hard rock, psychedelic rock, blues rock
Stages is an album by Jimi Hendrix, released in 1991. A vibrant tapestry of Hendrix's electric blues and psychedelic rock, echoing his unparalleled guitar prowess. The album showcases some of Hendrix's most iconic tracks, contributing to his lasting influence on rock music. Its release coincided with a renewed interest in Hendrix's work, leading to chart entries and critical acclaim across multiple publications. Additionally, 'Stages' serves as a significant document in understanding the breadth of his artistic vision. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Stages sound like?
A vibrant tapestry of Hendrix's electric blues and psychedelic rock, echoing his unparalleled guitar prowess. Rooted in hard rock and psychedelic rock.
What makes Stages by Jimi Hendrix notable?
The album showcases some of Hendrix's most iconic tracks, contributing to his lasting influence on rock music. Its release coincided with a renewed interest in Hendrix's work, leading to chart entries and critical acclaim across multiple publications. Additionally, 'Stages' serves as a significant document in understanding the breadth of his artistic vision. Released posthumously in 1991, 'Stages' captures Jimi Hendrix's enduring legacy as a pioneering guitarist. This compilation features performances from various stages of his career, illustrating his evolution from the early days with 'Hey Joe' to the electrifying improvisations of 'Voodoo Child.' It serves as a retrospective of his artistry during the late 1960s.
Who is Stages for?
Stages works well if you're into dynamic journey through varied tempos, patient exploration of guitar mastery and wave-like pacing with reflective moments.
How many songs are on Stages?
Stages has 36 tracks, running approximately 197 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band 1:57
- 2 Fire 3:10
- 3 The Wind Cries Mary Standout 3:58
- 4 Foxy Lady 3:48
- 5 Hey Joe 4:13
- 6 I Don’t Live Today 4:43
- 7 Burning of the Midnight Lamp 4:17
- 8 Purple Haze Standout 5:26
Disc 2
- 1 Killin’ Floor 4:28
- 2 Catfish Blues 8:49
- 3 Foxy Lady 5:22
- 4 Red House 4:34
- 5 Drivin’ South 9:00
- 6 The Wind Cries Mary Standout 4:08
- 7 Fire 3:59
- 8 Little Wing 4:15
- 9 Purple Haze Standout 5:53
Disc 3
- 1 Intro Riffs 4:24
- 2 Fire 4:01
- 3 Hey Joe 5:15
- 4 Spanish Castle Magic / Sunshine of Your Love 10:51
- 5 Red House 13:42
- 6 I Don’t Live Today 7:03
- 7 Purple Haze Standout 4:49
- 8 Voodoo Child (slight return) Standout 10:20
Disc 4
- 1 Fire 4:35
- 2 Lover Man 2:59
- 3 Spanish Castle Magic 5:07
- 4 Foxy Lady 4:30
- 5 Purple Haze Standout 3:53
- 6 Hear My Train a Comin’ 10:29
- 7 Stone Free 5:25
- 8 Star Spangled Banner 2:46
- 9 Straight Ahead 4:36
- 10 Room Full of Mirrors 3:12
- 11 Voodoo Child (slight return) Standout 7:09
Release Date
November 14, 1991
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
197 min 21 sec
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