Electric Lady Studios: A Jimi Hendrix Vision – CD Review

Get ready to turn up the heat, because “Electric Lady Studios: A Jimi Hendrix Vision” is about to take you on a sultry sonic escapade that’ll have you feeling all kinds of ways—like you just stumbled into a secret speakeasy where the drinks are strong and the tunes are even stronger!

“Electric Lady Studios: A Jimi Hendrix Vision” is like diving headfirst into a pool of glittering sound, every track a shiny artifact from Hendrix’s creative museum, reminding us that this is a celebration of genius—one that makes you wonder if Jimi had a secret stash of magic mushrooms tucked away in his guitar case. Spoiler: he probably did.

Each note oozes with the kind of crisp production that practically begs you to turn up the volume. You’ll be dancing around your living room, channeling your inner rock star while feeling like you’ve just snagged a backstage pass to the grooviest jam session of the century. Picture yourself lounging with Jimi, sipping on something delicious, and exchanging knowing glances as you soak in the electric energy. (No judgment if you’re wearing a feather boa!)“Electric Lady Studios: A Jimi Hendrix Vision” isn’t just an album; it’s a celebration of creativity that’ll leave you breathless. Get ready to turn up the volume, let loose, and let the vibes wash over you. It’s a musical rendezvous that reminds you why Jimi remains a rock god, even from beyond the grave, so grab your favorite drink, dim the lights, and prepare for a musical affair that’ll leave you craving more!

Score 9/10

Electric Lady Studios: A Jimi Hendrix Vision 3CD tracklist:

DISC ONE

1) Ezy Ryder [Alternate Mix]* 6/18/70

2) Valleys Of Neptune [Alternate Version]*  6/15/70

3) Straight Ahead [Takes 1 & 2]* 6/17/70

4) Drifter’s Escape [Takes 1 & 2]* 6/17/70

5) Astro Man [Takes 9 & 10]* 6/24/70

6) Astro Man [Take 14]* 6/24/70

7) Drifting [Takes 1 & 2]* 6/25/70

8) Night Bird Flying [Take 25]* 6/16/70

9) Farther Up The Road* 6/24/70

10) The Long Medley [Astro Man / Beginnings / Hey Baby (New Rising Sun) / Midnight Lightning (Keep On Groovin’) / Freedom]* 6/24/70

DISC TWO

1) Earth Blues [Alternate Mix]* 6/26/70

2) Dolly Dagger [Takes 17 & 18]* 7/1/70

3) Angel [Take 7]* 7/23/70

4) Beginnings [Take 5]* 7/1/70

5) Lover Man 7/20/70

6) Tune X* / Just Came In [Take 6]* 7/22/70

7) Heaven Has No Sorry [Demo]* 6/26/70

8) Freedom [Take 4]* 6/25/70

9) Valleys Of Neptune [Demo]* 6/26/70

10) Come Down Hard On Me [Take 15]* 7/15/70

11) Dolly Dagger [Alternate Version]* 7/19/70

12) Messing Around [Take 17]* 6/16/70

13) Tune X* / Just Came In [Take 8]* 7/22/70

14) Drifting [Alternate Version]* 8/20/70

15) Freedom [Alternate Version]* 7/19/70

16) Belly Button Window [Take 1]* 7/23/70

DISC THREE

1) Dolly Dagger [Mix 2]* 8/20/70

2) Night Bird Flying [Alternate Version]* 8/20/70

3) Freedom [Alternate Version]* 8/20/70

4) Midnight Lightning* / Beginnings* 7/1/70

5) Straight Ahead [Alternate Mix]* 8/20/70

6) In From The Storm [Alternate Mix]* 8/24/70

7) Bolero* / Hey Baby (New Rising Sun) [Alternate Mix]* 8/22/70

8) Drifter’s Escape [Alternate Mix]* 8/22/70

9) Astro Man [Alternate Version]* 8/22/70

10) Bleeding Heart [Alternate Mix]* 8/22/70

11) Drifting [Alternate Version]* 11/20/70

12) Room Full Of Mirrors [Alternate Version]* 10/19/70

13) Angel [Alternate Version]* 10/19/70

*Previously unreleased

Label – Legacy Recordings
Release – 13th September

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