West Coast Seattle Boy: The Jimi Hendrix Anthology
Jimi Hendrix · 2010
261 min · 59 tracks · hard rock · psychedelic rock · blues rock
A sprawling collection of Hendrix's innovative blues and psychedelic rock that encapsulates his raw musical genius.
Why this album works
This anthology is significant not only for its rich historical content but also for its critical reception, earning praise for presenting unseen and previously unreleased material. It highlights Hendrix's evolution as an artist and solidifies his legacy as a pioneering figure in rock music, influencing countless musicians across genres.
- Best for
- dynamic progression with peaks wave-like pacing throughout exploration of raw musicality
- Context
- Released posthumously in 2010, 'West Coast Seattle Boy' serves as a comprehensive anthology of Jimi Hendrix's career, showcasing tracks recorded during his brief but impactful life. This collection aligns with the ongoing resurgence of interest in Hendrix's work, following the critical re-evaluation of his influence on rock music over the decades.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Steppenwolf· Janis Joplin· Cream
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Testify 4:09
- 2 Mercy, Mercy 2:26
- 3 Can't Stay Away 2:50
- 4 My Diary 2:22
- 5 Utee 1:58
- 6 I Don't Know What You Got but It's Got Me 4:02
- 7 Dancing All Around the World 3:00
- 8 I'm So Glad 2:39
- 9 Move Over and Let Me Dance 2:41
- 10 Have You Ever Been Disappointed 6:19
- 11 Help Me (Get the Feeling), Part I 2:33
- 12 (My Girl) She's a Fox 2:43
- 13 That Little Old Groovemaker 2:16
- 14 Sweet Thang 2:33
- 15 Instant Groove 2:24
Disc 2
- 1 Fire Standout 2:51
- 2 Are You Experienced 6:04
- 3 May This Be Love 3:18
- 4 Can You See Me 2:34
- 5 The Wind Cries Mary Standout 3:57
- 6 Love or Confusion 3:16
- 7 Little One 4:11
- 8 Mr. Bad Luck 2:57
- 9 Cat Talking to Me 2:54
- 10 Castles Made of Sand 3:12
- 11 Tears of Rage 5:22
- 12 Hear My Train a Comin' 4:37
- 13 1983 (A Merman I Shall Turn to Be) 3:31
- 14 Long Hot Summer Night 2:32
- 15 My Friend 3:59
- 16 Angel 3:11
- 17 Calling All the Devil's Children 5:38
- 18 Hey Baby (New Rising Sun) 7:24
Disc 3
- 1 Hear My Freedom 5:23
- 2 Room Full of Mirrors 2:32
- 3 Shame, Shame, Shame 3:01
- 4 Messenger 3:20
- 5 Hound Dog Blues 4:44
- 6 Untitled Basic Track 3:49
- 7 Star Spangled Banner (original mix) 2:29
- 8 Purple Haze (original mix) 5:51
- 9 Young / Hendrix (alternate) 20:57
- 10 Mastermind 4:44
- 11 Message to Love (alternate) 3:27
- 12 Fire Standout 4:41
- 13 Foxey Lady 6:29
Disc 4
- 1 Stone Free (live at the Fillmore East, New York, December 31, 1969) 14:48
- 2 Burning Desire 8:49
- 3 Lonely Avenue 4:22
- 4 Everlasting First (alternate) 4:16
- 5 Freedom 4:17
- 6 Peter Gunn / Catastrophe (alternate) 2:56
- 7 In From the Storm (alternate) 3:36
- 8 All God's Children 6:19
- 9 Red House Standout 7:31
- 10 Play That Riff 0:37
- 11 Bolero (alternate) 5:31
- 12 Hey Baby (New Rising Sun) (alternate) 6:06
- 13 Suddenly November Morning 4:12
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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