Voodoo Child: The Jimi Hendrix Collection
Jimi Hendrix · 2001
146 min · 30 tracks · hard rock · psychedelic rock · blues rock
A kaleidoscopic blend of blues-infused rock energy and psychedelic soundscapes that showcase Hendrix's virtuosity.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic live performances with energy wave-like pacing that surprises nostalgic vibes from classic tracks
- Context
- Released in 2001, 'Voodoo Child: The Jimi Hendrix Collection' arrived three decades after Hendrix's untimely death in 1970. This compilation serves as a retrospective celebrating his influence on rock music and highlights the breadth of his artistic legacy during a period of renewed interest in classic rock artists. It marked an era where posthumous releases became common, allowing new generations to discover Hendrix’s groundbreaking work.
- If you like
- hard rock, psychedelic rock, blues rock
Voodoo Child: The Jimi Hendrix Collection is an album by Jimi Hendrix, released in 2001. A kaleidoscopic blend of blues-infused rock energy and psychedelic soundscapes that showcase Hendrix's virtuosity. This collection includes some of Hendrix's most iconic tracks and live performances, reinforcing his status as a key figure in the development of rock music. The album received critical acclaim for its comprehensive selection and was pivotal in introducing Hendrix's work to younger audiences, further solidifying his influence on contemporary musicians across genres. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
New to Jimi Hendrix? Read our guide on where to start.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Voodoo Child: The Jimi Hendrix Collection sound like?
A kaleidoscopic blend of blues-infused rock energy and psychedelic soundscapes that showcase Hendrix's virtuosity. Rooted in hard rock and psychedelic rock.
What makes Voodoo Child: The Jimi Hendrix Collection by Jimi Hendrix notable?
This collection includes some of Hendrix's most iconic tracks and live performances, reinforcing his status as a key figure in the development of rock music. The album received critical acclaim for its comprehensive selection and was pivotal in introducing Hendrix's work to younger audiences, further solidifying his influence on contemporary musicians across genres. Released in 2001, 'Voodoo Child: The Jimi Hendrix Collection' arrived three decades after Hendrix's untimely death in 1970. This compilation serves as a retrospective celebrating his influence on rock music and highlights the breadth of his artistic legacy during a period of renewed interest in classic rock artists. It marked an era where posthumous releases became common, allowing new generations to discover Hendrix’s groundbreaking work.
Who is Voodoo Child: The Jimi Hendrix Collection for?
Voodoo Child: The Jimi Hendrix Collection works well if you're into dynamic live performances with energy, wave-like pacing that surprises and nostalgic vibes from classic tracks.
How many songs are on Voodoo Child: The Jimi Hendrix Collection?
Voodoo Child: The Jimi Hendrix Collection has 30 tracks, running approximately 146 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Purple Haze Standout 2:51
- 2 Hey Joe 3:29
- 3 The Wind Cries Mary 3:20
- 4 Fire 2:43
- 5 Highway Chile (alternate version, stereo mix) 3:36
- 6 Are You Experienced? 4:14
- 7 Burning of the Midnight Lamp 3:38
- 8 Little Wing 2:25
- 9 All Along the Watchtower (alternate version) 4:01
- 10 Crosstown Traffic 2:19
- 11 Voodoo Child (Slight Return) Standout 5:13
- 12 Spanish Castle Magic (alternate version) 5:49
- 13 Stone Free (alternate version) 3:43
- 14 Izabella (single version) 2:48
- 15 Stepping Stone (single version) 4:08
- 16 Angel 4:23
- 17 Dolly Dagger 4:43
- 18 Hey Baby (New Rising Sun) 6:04
Disc 2
- 1 Fire (live at Winterland 1968-10-12 1st set) 3:35
- 2 Hey Joe (live at Winterland 1968-10-12 1st set) 6:46
- 3 I Don’t Live Today (live in Los Angeles 1969-04-26) 6:33
- 4 Hear My Train a Comin’ (live in Berkeley 1970-05-30 1st set) 11:08
- 5 Foxey Lady (live in Maui 1970-07-30 1st set) 4:27
- 6 Machine Gun (live at Fillmore East 1970-01-01 2nd set) 11:35
- 7 Johnny B. Goode (live in Berkeley 1970-05-30 1st set) 4:45
- 8 Red House (live at New York Pop Festival 1970-07-17) 8:07
- 9 Freedom (live at Isle of Wight 1970-08-30) 4:23
- 10 Purple Haze (live in San Diego 1969-05-24) 4:04
- 11 Star Spangled Banner (live at Woodstock 1969-08-18) 3:44
- 12 Wild Thing (live in Monterey 1967-06-18) 7:44
Release Date
January 1, 2001
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
146 min 34 sec
Learn More
Sync your library
Everything you track here works immediately — no account needed. Create one when you want to sync across devices.