The Cry of Love cover

The Cry of Love

Jimi Hendrix · 1971

40 min · 10 tracks · hard rock · psychedelic rock · blues rock

A vibrant blend of blues, rock, and psychedelic sounds that captures Hendrix's innovative guitar work and soulful vocals.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo groove throughout
  • soulful moments of reflection
  • vibrant sounds for afternoon drives
  • easygoing tracks for social gatherings

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant high-energy tracks
  • prefer standalone singles over albums

Where this album fits

Themes
posthumous reflection· personal liberation
Career context
Released on March 5, 1971, 'The Cry of Love' was Jimi Hendrix's first posthumous album, emerging after his untimely death in September 1970. This album marked a significant moment in Hendrix's legacy as it compiled tracks recorded during the last year of his life, showcasing his evolving sound and artistic direction.
Stylistic neighbors
Jeff Beck· Eric Clapton· Stevie Ray Vaughan
Sounds like this from elsewhere
The Man Who Sold the World by David Bowie — Shares a similar blend of rock and psychedelic elements with introspective themes of identity.
Abraxas by Santana — Combines electric blues and rock with a vibrant, soulful sound reflecting personal liberation.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Freedom 3:26
  • 2 Drifting 3:50
  • 3 Ezy Ryder 4:10
  • 4 Night Bird Flying 3:52
  • 5 My Friend 4:39
  • 6 Straight Ahead 4:43
  • 7 Astro Man 3:34
  • 8 Angel 4:25
  • 9 In From the Storm 3:42
  • 10 Belly Button Window 3:37

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