Live at Berkeley
67 min · 12 tracks · hard rock · psychedelic rock · blues rock
A fiery live performance where psychedelic guitar riffs meet raw, emotive vocals in a charged atmosphere.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- charged atmosphere of live energy wave-like dynamics with peaks emotive guitar solos that soar
- Context
- Released in 1971, 'Live at Berkeley' captures Jimi Hendrix during his post-Experience phase, showcasing his improvisational prowess. This album follows the release of 'Electric Ladyland' and reflects his ongoing evolution as an artist, particularly in live settings where he could truly experiment with sound.
- If you like
- hard rock, psychedelic rock, blues rock
Live at Berkeley is an album by Jimi Hendrix. A fiery live performance where psychedelic guitar riffs meet raw, emotive vocals in a charged atmosphere. This album is significant for its raw capture of Hendrix's live energy and musicianship, exemplifying his influence on rock music. It features the iconic rendition of 'Star Spangled Banner,' which resonated deeply during a time of political upheaval in America, solidifying his status as a cultural icon. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Live at Berkeley sound like?
A fiery live performance where psychedelic guitar riffs meet raw, emotive vocals in a charged atmosphere. Rooted in hard rock and psychedelic rock.
What makes Live at Berkeley by Jimi Hendrix notable?
This album is significant for its raw capture of Hendrix's live energy and musicianship, exemplifying his influence on rock music. It features the iconic rendition of 'Star Spangled Banner,' which resonated deeply during a time of political upheaval in America, solidifying his status as a cultural icon. Released in 1971, 'Live at Berkeley' captures Jimi Hendrix during his post-Experience phase, showcasing his improvisational prowess. This album follows the release of 'Electric Ladyland' and reflects his ongoing evolution as an artist, particularly in live settings where he could truly experiment with sound.
Who is Live at Berkeley for?
Live at Berkeley works well if you're into charged atmosphere of live energy, wave-like dynamics with peaks and emotive guitar solos that soar.
How many songs are on Live at Berkeley?
Live at Berkeley has 12 tracks, running approximately 67 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Introduction 1:47
- 2 Pass It On (Straight Ahead) 6:58
- 3 Hey Baby (New Rising Sun) 6:07
- 4 Lover Man 2:59
- 5 Stone Free 4:08
- 6 Hey Joe 4:49
- 7 I Don’t Live Today 5:26
- 8 Machine Gun Standout 11:22
- 9 Foxy Lady 6:30
- 10 Star Spangled Banner Standout 2:45
- 11 Purple Haze 3:48
- 12 Voodoo Child (slight return) Standout 10:49
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
67 min 33 sec
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