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Searching for Jimi Hendrix

Various Artists Audio CD
3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)


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Product Details

  • Audio CD (April 20, 1999)
  • Original Release Date: April 20, 1999
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Capitol
  • ASIN: B00000IL1F
  • Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #364,989 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

 
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6. Manic Depression
7. The Wind Cries Mary
8. Stone Free
9. Angel
10. Here My Train a Comin'
11. Drifting

 

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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Inspired homage to Jimi, June 30, 1999
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This review is from: Searching for Jimi Hendrix (Audio CD)
Unlike most of the Stevie Ray, Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, etc. tributes that have been coming out lately, this disc provides truly unique takes on the Jimi Hendrix legacy. Each artist truly makes the songs their own; no almost-but-not-quite the original versions here (except perhaps the Los Lobos version of Are You Experienced?), but rather songs in the artists own varied styles, that provide more interpretation of what they think Jimi meant and what the songs really are.

Styles vary from reggae (Neville and Sheena Staples) to country/blues (Roseanne Cash), traditional blues (Charlie Musslewhite), jazz (Isham) and even gospel (Blind Boys). Chuck D. and Laurie Anderson do their version of songs in their signature styles -- fans of either won't be disappointed - that truly expand on the originals. Not for those who are looking to relive the JHE -- for those who want to understand it.

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3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars Yikes, October 29, 1999
This review is from: Searching for Jimi Hendrix (Audio CD)
Ok, so it's the thing to do in the ninties --get your name on a tribute album. I have yet to hear a tribute album that is well done. This one gets two stars ONLY for the fine acappella "Driftin'" by FBBoA, Los Lobos treatment of AYE, and Cassandra Wilson's soulful LW. For the life of me, I can't understand why mostly overrated artists have a need to regurgitate perfect tunes in their own style. Does someone really think a ten year old will buy this CD because Taylor Dayne or Chuck D is on it? Come on folks, only Hendrix fans will buy it and lame 90's interpretations will only make us mad.
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2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Several gems, May 15, 2004
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While only half the covers are great, they are truly great...especially Los Illegals and the 5 Blind Boys...this is far better overall than either of the two "offical" tribute CDs.
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