War Heroes
Jimi Hendrix · 1972
35 min · 9 tracks · hard rock · psychedelic rock · blues rock
A raw collection of Hendrix's incendiary guitar work fused with bluesy grooves and psychedelic vibes.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- dynamic journey with peaks raw guitar-driven intensity short bursts of energy
- Context
- Released posthumously in 1972, 'War Heroes' showcases Jimi Hendrix's unreleased tracks recorded between 1967 and 1970. This album came during a time when Hendrix was gaining significant acclaim for his groundbreaking approach to electric guitar, following the critical success of 'Electric Ladyland' and as fans were still reeling from his untimely death in 1970.
- If you like
- hard rock, psychedelic rock, blues rock
War Heroes is an album by Jimi Hendrix, released in 1972. A raw collection of Hendrix's incendiary guitar work fused with bluesy grooves and psychedelic vibes. The album features several previously unreleased tracks that highlight Hendrix's innovative style and musicianship, contributing to his enduring legacy within rock music. Despite mixed critical reception upon release, it has since been recognized for its historical significance, shedding light on Hendrix's creative process and his impact on generations of musicians. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does War Heroes sound like?
A raw collection of Hendrix's incendiary guitar work fused with bluesy grooves and psychedelic vibes. Rooted in hard rock and psychedelic rock.
What makes War Heroes by Jimi Hendrix notable?
The album features several previously unreleased tracks that highlight Hendrix's innovative style and musicianship, contributing to his enduring legacy within rock music. Despite mixed critical reception upon release, it has since been recognized for its historical significance, shedding light on Hendrix's creative process and his impact on generations of musicians. Released posthumously in 1972, 'War Heroes' showcases Jimi Hendrix's unreleased tracks recorded between 1967 and 1970. This album came during a time when Hendrix was gaining significant acclaim for his groundbreaking approach to electric guitar, following the critical success of 'Electric Ladyland' and as fans were still reeling from his untimely death in 1970.
Who is War Heroes for?
War Heroes works well if you're into dynamic journey with peaks, raw guitar-driven intensity and short bursts of energy.
How many songs are on War Heroes?
War Heroes has 9 tracks, running approximately 35 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Bleeding Heart Standout 3:18
- 2 Highway Chile Standout 3:34
- 3 Tax Free 4:58
- 4 Peter Gunn Catastrophe 2:20
- 5 Stepping Stone 4:11
- 6 Midnight 5:35
- 7 3 Little Bears 4:16
- 8 Beginning 4:13
- 9 Izabella Standout 2:51
Release Date
January 1, 1972
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
35 min 19 sec
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