This compilation just misses being the perfect single-CD Jimi Hendrix anthology, and it's a crying shame because it comes so close.
Its main virtue is that, in contrast to Smash Hits -- the only compilation of Hendrix's work approved by the artist -- it extends its reach past 1968.
The last of the tracks come from the abortive First Rays of the New Rising Sun album, left unfinished at the time of his death, and show off a more R&B and soul-oriented sound than Hendrix was generally known for -- and are worth the price of the disc by themselves.
In fact, some of these cuts recall Hendrix's history with the Isley Brothers, but done his way, with the range of sounds that he was generating in 1970.
The disc concludes with the obligatory live version of "The Star Spangled Banner" from Woodstock, which is of massive historical and cultural importance.
Where it falls short is by leaving out "Can You See Me" and "Remember," which are on Smash Hits -- it's a pity because the presence of two of those cuts (which, in fairness, can be found on Are You Experienced?) would make this compilation perfect in most respects.
| Title/Composers | Performer | Listen | Time | Size | Size | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Purple HazeJimi Hendrix | The Jimi Hendrix Experience, Jimi Hendrix | Play | 04:03 | 9 MB | 0 MB |
| 2 | FireJimi Hendrix | The Jimi Hendrix Experience, Jimi Hendrix | Play | 03:13 | 7 MB | 0 MB |
| 3 | The Wind Cries MaryJimi Hendrix | The Jimi Hendrix Experience, Jimi Hendrix | Play | 03:24 | 7 MB | 0 MB |
| 4 | Hey JoeBilly Roberts | The Jimi Hendrix Experience, Jimi Hendrix | Play | 03:09 | 7 MB | 0 MB |
| 5 | All Along the WatchtowerBob Dylan | The Jimi Hendrix Experience, Jimi Hendrix | Play | 04:24 | 10 MB | 0 MB |
| 6 | Stone FreeJimi Hendrix | The Jimi Hendrix Experience, Jimi Hendrix | Play | 03:47 | 8 MB | 0 MB |
| 7 | Crosstown TrafficJimi Hendrix | The Jimi Hendrix Experience, Jimi Hendrix | Play | 02:21 | 5 MB | 0 MB |
| 8 | Manic DepressionJimi Hendrix | The Jimi Hendrix Experience, Jimi Hendrix | Play | 03:36 | 8 MB | 0 MB |
| 9 | Little WingJimi Hendrix | The Jimi Hendrix Experience, Jimi Hendrix | Play | 03:18 | 7 MB | 0 MB |
| 10 | If 6 Was 9Jimi Hendrix | The Jimi Hendrix Experience, Jimi Hendrix | Play | 05:58 | 13 MB | 0 MB |
| 11 | Foxey LadyJimi Hendrix | The Jimi Hendrix Experience, Jimi Hendrix | Play | 08:43 | 19 MB | 0 MB |
| 12 | Bold as LoveJimi Hendrix | The Jimi Hendrix Experience, Jimi Hendrix | Play | 07:11 | 16 MB | 0 MB |
| 13 | Castles Made of SandJimi Hendrix | The Jimi Hendrix Experience, Jimi Hendrix | Play | 02:49 | 6 MB | 0 MB |
| 14 | Red HouseJimi Hendrix | The Jimi Hendrix Experience, Jimi Hendrix | Play | 08:23 | 19 MB | 0 MB |
| 15 | Voodoo Child (Slight Return)Jimi Hendrix | The Jimi Hendrix Experience, Jimi Hendrix | Play | 07:52 | 18 MB | 0 MB |
| 16 | AngelJimi Hendrix | The Jimi Hendrix Experience, Jimi Hendrix | Play | 04:25 | 10 MB | 0 MB |
| 17 | Dolly DaggerJimi Hendrix | The Jimi Hendrix Experience, Jimi Hendrix | Play | 04:45 | 10 MB | 0 MB |
| 18 | Star Spangled Banner (Live at Woodstock) | Jimi Hendrix | Play | 03:46 | 8 MB | 0 MB |
| 85 mins | 195 MB | |||||
| 0 mins | 0 MB | |||||
| Artist | Job | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albert Allen | Vocals (Background) |
| 2 | Arthur Allen | Vocals (Background) |
| 3 | Jan Blom | Photography |
| 4 | Chuck Boyd | Photography |
| 5 | Ed Caraeff | Photography |
| 6 | Chas Chandler | Producer |
| 7 | Billy Cox | Bass, Guest Artist |
| 8 | Bob Dylan | Composer |
| 9 | Gloria George | Vocals (Background) |
| 10 | Douglas Kent Hall | Photography |
| 11 | Janie Hendrix | Compilation Producer |
| 12 | Jimi Hendrix | Bass, Composer, Flute, Glockenspiel, Guitar, Harpsichord, Kazoo, Piano, Primary Artist, Producer, Vocals |
| 13 | The Jimi Hendrix Experience | Primary Artist |
| 14 | John Jansen | Producer |
| 15 | Eddie Kramer | Engineer, Producer, Remastering |
| 16 | Eliott Landy | Photography |
| 17 | Larry Lee | Guitar (Rhythm) |
| 18 | Jean-Pierre Leloir | Cover Photo |
| 19 | Andy Fairweather Low | Guest Artist |
| 20 | George Marino | Remastering |
| 21 | Dave Mason | Guest Artist, Guitar (Acoustic), Vocals (Background) |
| 22 | Linda McCartney | Photography |
| 23 | Buddy Miles | Guest Artist |
| 24 | Barbara Moore | Vocals (Background) |
| 25 | Graham Nash | Guest Artist |
| 26 | Noel Redding | Bass, Guest Artist, Vocals (Background) |
| 27 | Billy Roberts | Composer |
| 28 | The Ronettes | Guest Artist |
| 29 | Dave Siddle | Engineer |
| 30 | Maggie Stredder | Vocals (Background) |
| 31 | Juma Sultan | Percussion |
| 32 | Jerry Velez | Percussion |
| 33 | Steve Winwood | Guest Artist |
| 34 | Larry Young | Guest Artist |
| Quality | Format | Encoding | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | MP3 | 320kps 44.1kHz | MP3 is an audio coding format which uses a form of lossy data compression. The highest bitrate of this format is 320kbps (kbit/s). MP3 Digital audio takes less amount of space (up to 90% reduction in size) and the quality is not as good as the original one. |
| CD Quality | FLAC | 16bit 44.1kHz | FLAC is an audio coding format which uses lossless compression. Digital audio in FLAC format has a smaller size and retains the same quality of the original Compact Disc (CD). |