Voodoo Soup cover

Voodoo Soup

Jimi Hendrix · 1995

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

A swirling tapestry of blues-infused rock that showcases Hendrix's unmatched guitar artistry and emotive songwriting.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady flow with emotional peaks
  • introspective moments for reflection
  • soothing background for creativity
  • guitar-driven explorations of feeling

Maybe skip if you want

  • wanting fast-paced excitement
  • prefer standalone hit tracks

Where this album fits

Themes
late-night jam sessions· counterculture freedom
Career context
Released posthumously in 1995, 'Voodoo Soup' compiles Jimi Hendrix's unreleased recordings from the late 1960s and early 1970s. This album came out nearly 25 years after his death in 1970, during a time when Hendrix's influence was being widely recognized and celebrated, paving the way for new generations of rock musicians.
Stylistic neighbors
Jeff Beck· Eric Clapton· Stevie Ray Vaughan
Sounds like this from elsewhere
L.A. Woman by The Doors — Shares a similar late-night vibe and bluesy rock with poetic, free-spirited lyrics.
Disraeli Gears by Cream — Combines psychedelic rock with blues influences, featuring expansive guitar work and improvisational spirit.
All Things Must Pass by George Harrison — Echoes the emotive songwriting and spiritual themes found in Hendrix's work, blending rock with soulful introspection.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The New Rising Sun 3:21
  • 2 Belly Button Window 3:35
  • 3 Stepping Stone 4:08
  • 4 Freedom 3:26
  • 5 Angel 4:20
  • 6 Room Full of Mirrors 3:10
  • 7 Midnight 6:02
  • 8 Night Bird Flying 3:47
  • 9 Drifting 3:52
  • 10 Ezy Ryder 4:09
  • 11 Pali Gap 4:43
  • 12 Message to Love 3:34
  • 13 Peace in Mississippi 5:26
  • 14 In from the Storm 3:41

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