Blues
Jimi Hendrix · 1994
72 min · 11 tracks · hard rock · psychedelic rock · blues rock
A raw, soulful journey through blues traditions infused with Hendrix's signature electric flair and emotive guitar work.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- raw emotional guitar expressions soulful journey through gradual build to climax
- Context
- Released posthumously in 1994, 'Blues' compiles Jimi Hendrix's explorations of the genre throughout his brief but impactful career. This album showcases recordings from various stages, including earlier acoustic renditions and electrifying performances, highlighting his deep connections to blues as a foundation for his innovative sound.
- If you like
- hard rock, psychedelic rock, blues rock
Blues is an album by Jimi Hendrix, released in 1994. A raw, soulful journey through blues traditions infused with Hendrix's signature electric flair and emotive guitar work. This album is significant for its curation of Hendrix's blues influences and features tracks that showcase his virtuosity as a guitarist and songwriter. It has been praised for illuminating his lesser-known blues repertoire, contributing to the recognition of his roots in American music and solidifying his legacy within the genre. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Blues sound like?
A raw, soulful journey through blues traditions infused with Hendrix's signature electric flair and emotive guitar work. Rooted in hard rock and psychedelic rock.
What makes Blues by Jimi Hendrix notable?
This album is significant for its curation of Hendrix's blues influences and features tracks that showcase his virtuosity as a guitarist and songwriter. It has been praised for illuminating his lesser-known blues repertoire, contributing to the recognition of his roots in American music and solidifying his legacy within the genre. Released posthumously in 1994, 'Blues' compiles Jimi Hendrix's explorations of the genre throughout his brief but impactful career. This album showcases recordings from various stages, including earlier acoustic renditions and electrifying performances, highlighting his deep connections to blues as a foundation for his innovative sound.
Who is Blues for?
Blues works well if you're into raw emotional guitar expressions, soulful journey through and gradual build to climax.
How many songs are on Blues?
Blues has 11 tracks, running approximately 72 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hear My Train a Comin' (acoustic) 3:06
- 2 Born Under a Bad Sign Standout 7:37
- 3 Red House Standout 3:43
- 4 Catfish Blues 7:47
- 5 Voodoo Chile Blues Standout 8:47
- 6 Mannish Boy 5:21
- 7 Once I Had a Woman 7:49
- 8 Bleeding Heart 3:26
- 9 Jelly 292 6:24
- 10 Electric Church Red House 6:13
- 11 Hear My Train a Comin' (electric) 12:09
Release Date
April 26, 1994
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
72 min 29 sec
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