Machine Gun: The Fillmore East First Show
Jimi Hendrix · 2016
70 min · 11 tracks · hard rock · psychedelic rock · blues rock
A raw, electrifying performance that captures Hendrix's improvisational genius and emotional depth in a live setting.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- dynamic exploration of improvisation wave-like pacing with peaks raw energy of live performance
- Context
- Released posthumously, 'Machine Gun: The Fillmore East First Show' showcases Jimi Hendrix during a transitional phase in his career, shortly after the disbandment of The Jimi Hendrix Experience. This album highlights his evolving sound as he sought to incorporate more expansive and experimental elements into his music.
- If you like
- hard rock, psychedelic rock, blues rock
Machine Gun: The Fillmore East First Show is an album by Jimi Hendrix, released in 2016. A raw, electrifying performance that captures Hendrix's improvisational genius and emotional depth in a live setting. This album is significant for its raw representation of Hendrix’s live prowess and has been praised for its historical value within rock music archives. Critics have noted its influence on subsequent generations of guitarists, solidifying Hendrix's reputation as one of the greatest guitarists in rock history. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Machine Gun: The Fillmore East First Show sound like?
A raw, electrifying performance that captures Hendrix's improvisational genius and emotional depth in a live setting. Rooted in hard rock and psychedelic rock.
What makes Machine Gun: The Fillmore East First Show by Jimi Hendrix notable?
This album is significant for its raw representation of Hendrix’s live prowess and has been praised for its historical value within rock music archives. Critics have noted its influence on subsequent generations of guitarists, solidifying Hendrix's reputation as one of the greatest guitarists in rock history. Released posthumously, 'Machine Gun: The Fillmore East First Show' showcases Jimi Hendrix during a transitional phase in his career, shortly after the disbandment of The Jimi Hendrix Experience. This album highlights his evolving sound as he sought to incorporate more expansive and experimental elements into his music.
Who is Machine Gun: The Fillmore East First Show for?
Machine Gun: The Fillmore East First Show works well if you're into dynamic exploration of improvisation, wave-like pacing with peaks and raw energy of live performance.
How many songs are on Machine Gun: The Fillmore East First Show?
Machine Gun: The Fillmore East First Show has 11 tracks, running approximately 70 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Power of Soul Standout 5:30
- 2 Lover Man 3:13
- 3 Hear My Train a Comin’ 9:06
- 4 Changes Standout 5:57
- 5 Izabella 3:28
- 6 Machine Gun Standout 8:53
- 7 Stop 5:29
- 8 Ezy Ryder 5:55
- 9 Bleeding Heart 6:37
- 10 Earth Blues 6:23
- 11 Burning Desire 9:39
Release Date
January 1, 2016
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
70 min 10 sec
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