An important collection of unreleased studio recordings that capture the inquisitive spirit of Jimi Hendrix in his later years.
This work compiles recordings made with the new band arrangements that Hendrix was working on during his lifetime, as well as unfinished songs, and is a collection of officially unreleased recordings that clearly shows his evolutionary process spanning blues, funk, and rock.
This album features studio recordings that clearly demonstrate the new musical direction Hendrix was exploring in his later years, blending blues, funk, and rock, as well as previously unreleased, highly polished performances. The powerful rhythm section with Buddy Miles and Billy Cox, in particular, brings out the explosive expressive power of Jimi Hendrix's guitar in a more three-dimensional way, highlighting a darker quality distinct from the Experience era. The phrases on tracks like "Somewhere" and "Hear My Train A Comin'" clearly demonstrate his desire to further expand his music, and the rawness of the unfinished work speaks to its creative potential. As evidenced by its achievement of reaching No. 2 on the Billboard 200, its artistic value continues to transcend time.
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12 TRACKS:
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Earth Blues
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2)
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Somewhere
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Hear My Train A Comin'
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Bleeding Heart
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5)
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Let Me Move You
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6)
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Izabella
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7)
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Easy Blues
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Crash Landing
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Inside Out
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10)
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Hey Gypsy Boy
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11)
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Mojo Man
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12)
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Villanova Junction Blues
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Written-By - Jimi Hendrix (1 to 3, 5 to 10, 12)
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Producer, Engineer, Mixed By - Eddie Kramer
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Producer, Liner Notes [Essay] - John McDermott
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Producer - Janie Hendrix
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Mastered By - Bernie Grundman
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Design - Phil Yarnall
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Engineer [Assistant] - Chandler Harrod
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Design - Smay Design
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Engineer [Second Engineer] - Spencer Guerra
