First Rays of the New Rising Sun

by Jimi Hendrix

First Rays of the New Rising Sun cover art

Intended to be the closest possible realization of Hendrix's planned but unfinished fourth studio double album, this posthumous compilation was meticulously assembled by original engineer Eddie Kramer. The tracks showcase a genius moving away from the power-trio psych-rock of the Experience, integrating much heavier elements of deeply rhythmic funk and soul. The collection stands as a tantalizing, brilliant glimpse into the expansive sonic directions he was exploring right before his tragic death.

Genres

  • Psychedelic Rock
  • Blues Rock

Tracklist

  1. Freedom
  2. Izabella
  3. Night Bird Flying
  4. Angel
  5. Room Full of Mirrors
  6. Dolly Dagger
  7. Ezy Ryder
  8. Drifting
  9. Beginnings
  10. Stepping Stone
  11. My Friend
  12. Straight Ahead
  13. Hey Baby (New Rising Sun)
  14. Earth Blues
  15. Astro Man
  16. In From the Storm
  17. Belly Button Window