Audio CD (1990)
Original Release Date: 1982
Number of Discs: 1
Format: Live
Label: Castle Communications CCSCD 235 - Made in France
ASIN: B000008GI3
Track Listing:
1. Fire
2. I Don't Live Today
3. Red House
4. Stone Free
5. Are You Experienced?
6. Litte Wing
7. Voodoo Chile
8. Bleeding Heart
9. Hey Joe
10. Wild Thing
11. Hear My Train a Comin'
12. Foxey Lady
]Jimi Lives!
December 13, 2005
By AJ (US)
I've been a Hendrix fan for over 30 years, since my older sister
gave me Band of Gypsies, my first LP. As a teenager, I built a
vinyl collection of over 30 domestics, imports and bootlegs,
trying to find any alternate take or live track available. As
anyone who has gone this route knows, there were plenty of scams
/ duds promising far more than delivered, with either very poor
recording quality or uninspired performances.......this is not
one of them. WITHOUT QUESTION, THIS IS THE ULTIMATE COLLECTION
OF LIVE MATERIAL; the sound quality is superb, and the playing is
incredibly unique. "The Jimi Hendrix Concerts" features 12 songs,
including 6 tracks from the 3 day Winterland series, as well as
Albert Hall (2) , Berkeley, New York Pop, San Diego and the LA
Forum. Red House is stunning......you will listen to it over and
over. Stone Free features an extended jam with Jimi throwing in
flamenco licks. For those of us who appreciate Jimi's love of the
blues, there are wonderful versions of Hear My Train, Bleeding
Heart and Hey Joe, in addition to Red House. Are You Experienced is
as psychedelic as could be hoped for, yet clean. An unexpected
inclusion is the tranquil Little Wing. The only thing missing is
Purple Haze. Unfortunately, the CD of this album is now difficult
to find, probably due to legal issues between Alan Douglas and
Jimi's estate. I agree with another reviewer......
Grab this if you can find it! You will end up burning copies
for all of your friends!
Review by Stephen Cook
Out of several live Hendrix albums, The Jimi Hendrix Concerts
stands as one of the very best. Taken from shows at Winterland,
The Royal Albert Hall, and from various venues in New York,
Berkeley, and San Diego, the set includes hits like "Fire,"
"Voodoo Chile," and "Hey Joe," as well as fine blues like "Red
House," "Bleeding Heart," and "Hear My Train a Comin'."
Highlights include a definitive version of "Little Wing" and
one of the most assured and driving versions of "Voodoo Chile"
(these and four other stellar tracks come from what must have
been an amazing concert at Winterland in the fall of '68).
Another standout is "I Don't Live Today," which features a fine
mix of jazz-inspired soloing and various feedback and
distortion "tricks" (tricks that figure into Hendrix's way of
"playing with the electronics," and which make up one of the
more innovative aspects of his guitar playing). Hendrix gets
adept and sympathetic support throughout from bassist Noel
Redding and drummer Mitch Mitchell (Band of Gypsies' bassist
Billy Cox replaces Redding on "Red House" and "Hey Joe"). With
top-notch performances, consistently inspired solos, and
excellent sound, this is probably the best introduction to
Hendrix's live recordings.
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