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Valleys of Neptune

Jimi Hendrix · 2010

74 min · 14 tracks · hard rock · psychedelic rock · blues rock

A posthumous collection that captures Jimi Hendrix's raw electric blues and psychedelic rock spirit.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic progression with emotional peaks
  • wave-like pacing for deep immersion
  • reflective moments for introspective listening
  • captivating storytelling through instrumentals
  • for late-night exploration

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification tracks
  • prefer concise, standalone singles

Where this album fits

Themes
1960s psychedelic landscapes· blues-infused improvisation· electric guitar mastery
Career context
Released in 2010, 'Valleys of Neptune' is a posthumous compilation that features previously unreleased material from Hendrix's prolific recording sessions in the late 1960s. This album arrives nearly 40 years after his untimely death and showcases the enduring legacy of his innovative guitar work and songwriting.
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 blues rock and psychedelic elements with rich lyrical imagery.
Disraeli Gears by Cream — Combines blues-infused rock with psychedelic textures and innovative guitar work.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Stone Free 3:47
  • 2 Valleys of Neptune 4:04
  • 3 Bleeding Heart 6:23
  • 4 Hear My Train a Comin’ 7:32
  • 5 Mr. Bad Luck 2:58
  • 6 Sunshine of Your Love 6:47
  • 7 Lover Man 4:18
  • 8 Ships Passing Through the Night 5:52
  • 9 Fire 3:12
  • 10 Red House 8:23
  • 11 Lullaby for the Summer 3:49
  • 12 Crying Blue Rain 4:59
  • 13 Slow Version 5:00
  • 14 Trash Man 7:25

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