Crash Landing
Jimi Hendrix · 1974
30 min · 8 tracks · hard rock · psychedelic rock · blues rock
Posthumous explorations of Hendrix's sound blend raw blues with experimental rock and psychedelic flair.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo exploration reflective moments with depth engaging lyrical storytelling
- Context
- Released in January 1974, 'Crash Landing' was a posthumous album that showcased Jimi Hendrix's unreleased recordings after his death in 1970. At this time, Hendrix had already established himself as a revolutionary figure in rock music, but the album reflected an attempt to present his unfinished works to a new generation of fans, highlighting the complexities of his artistic vision.
- If you like
- hard rock, psychedelic rock, blues rock
Crash Landing is an album by Jimi Hendrix, released in 1974. Posthumous explorations of Hendrix's sound blend raw blues with experimental rock and psychedelic flair. 'Crash Landing' reached number 32 on the Billboard 200 chart, showcasing the enduring appeal of Hendrix's music even years after his passing. The album sparked discussions around posthumous releases and the ethical considerations of presenting an artist’s incomplete work to the public. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Crash Landing sound like?
Posthumous explorations of Hendrix's sound blend raw blues with experimental rock and psychedelic flair. Rooted in hard rock and psychedelic rock.
What makes Crash Landing by Jimi Hendrix notable?
'Crash Landing' reached number 32 on the Billboard 200 chart, showcasing the enduring appeal of Hendrix's music even years after his passing. The album sparked discussions around posthumous releases and the ethical considerations of presenting an artist’s incomplete work to the public. Released in January 1974, 'Crash Landing' was a posthumous album that showcased Jimi Hendrix's unreleased recordings after his death in 1970. At this time, Hendrix had already established himself as a revolutionary figure in rock music, but the album reflected an attempt to present his unfinished works to a new generation of fans, highlighting the complexities of his artistic vision.
Who is Crash Landing for?
Crash Landing works well if you're into steady mid-tempo exploration, reflective moments with depth and engaging lyrical storytelling.
How many songs are on Crash Landing?
Crash Landing has 8 tracks, running approximately 30 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Message to Love Standout 3:17
- 2 Somewhere Over the Rainbow 3:33
- 3 Crash Landing 4:20
- 4 Come Down Hard on Me Standout 3:20
- 5 Peace in Mississippi Standout 4:22
- 6 With the Power 3:38
- 7 Stone Free Again 3:29
- 8 Captain Coconut 4:05
Release Date
January 1, 1974
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
30 min 8 sec
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