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
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The Man Who Sold the World by David Bowie — Shares a similar blend of rock and psychedelic elements with introspective themes of identity.
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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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