The Singles Album cover

The Singles Album

Jimi Hendrix · 1983

89 min · 23 tracks · hard rock · psychedelic rock · blues rock

A vibrant collection of Hendrix's greatest hits, blending blues rock with psychedelic flair and electrifying guitar work.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with peaks
  • vibrant energy for gatherings
  • nostalgic sing-along moments
  • electric guitar exploration
  • for road trips

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer lengthy, cohesive albums
  • dislike classic vibes

Where this album fits

Themes
psychedelic revolution· electric blues mastery
Career context
Released posthumously in 1983, 'The Singles Album' serves as a retrospective on Jimi Hendrix's groundbreaking career. By this time, Hendrix had already become an iconic figure in rock music following his death in 1970, solidifying his legacy through innovative tracks that defined the genre.
Stylistic neighbors
Jeff Beck· Eric Clapton· Stevie Ray Vaughan
Sounds like this from elsewhere
L.A. Woman by The Doors — Shares a similar blend of bluesy rock and psychedelic elements with evocative lyrical storytelling.
Disraeli Gears by Cream — Combines electric blues with psychedelic rock, featuring vibrant guitar work and experimental production.
Abraxas by Santana — Merges Latin-infused rock with bluesy undertones and innovative guitar solos, echoing Hendrix's style.

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Hey Joe 3:25
  • 2 Stone Free 3:35
  • 3 Purple Haze 2:48
  • 4 51st Anniversary 3:17
  • 5 The Wind Cries Mary 3:18
  • 6 Highway Chile 3:29
  • 7 Burning of the Midnight Lamp 3:37
  • 8 The Stars That Play With Laughing Sam’s Dice 4:19
  • 9 All Along the Watchtower 3:59
  • 10 Long Hot Summer Night 3:26
  • 11 Cross Town Traffic 2:20
  • 12 Let Me Light Your Fire 2:36

Disc 2

  • 1 Voodoo Chile (slight return) 5:15
  • 2 Angel 4:16
  • 3 Night Bird Flying 3:54
  • 4 Gypsy Eyes 3:44
  • 5 Remember 2:46
  • 6 Johnny B. Goode (live) 4:04
  • 7 Little Wing (live) 3:16
  • 8 Foxy Lady 3:15
  • 9 Manic Depression 3:39
  • 10 3rd Stone From the Sun 6:41
  • 11 Gloria 8:46

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata