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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic progression with peaks
- wave-like pacing throughout
- exploration of raw musicality
- ideal for deep listening
- reflective moments of spontaneity
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward, short tracks
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Themes
- Seattle music scene· blues-infused rebellion· psychedelic guitar landscapes
- Career 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
- Jeff Beck· Eric Clapton· Stevie Ray Vaughan
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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L.A. Woman by The Doors — Shares a similar blend of blues-influenced rock and psychedelic elements with introspective lyrics.Disraeli Gears by Cream — Combines blues-rock foundations with innovative guitar work and psychedelic production techniques.Stand! by Sly and the Family Stone — Offers a fusion of rock, funk, and social themes, mirroring Hendrix's revolutionary spirit and musical experimentation.
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 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 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 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 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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