First Rays of the New Rising Sun

Description

Originally released in April 1997, ‘First Rays of the New Rising Sun’ was the first album prepared under the direct supervision of the Hendrix Family. Drawing together seventeen songs whose creation spans from March 1968 through to Jimi’s final sessions at Electric Lady Studios in August 1970, the album marked the last graceful gesture by the innovative artist Jimi Hendrix. Features ‘Dolly Dagger’, ‘Angel’, ‘Ezy Rider’ and ‘Freedom’. This release is a new, all analog edition mastered from the original 1/4-inch mixes by Bernie Grundman and pressed on 140-gram black vinyl.

Tracklisting

Disc 1
1. Freedom – Jimi Hendrix (3.27)
2. Izabella – Jimi Hendrix (2.50)
3. Night Bird Flying – Jimi Hendrix (3.50)
4. Angel – Jimi Hendrix (4.22)
5. Room Full of Mirrors – Jimi Hendrix (3.20)
6. Dolly Dagger – Jimi Hendrix (4.44)
7. Ezy Ryder – Jimi Hendrix (4.09)
8. Drifting – Jimi Hendrix (3.48)
9. Beginnings – Jimi Hendrix (4.13)
Disc 2
1. Stepping Stone – Jimi Hendrix (4.12)
2. My Friend – Jimi Hendrix (4.36)
3. Straight Ahead – Jimi Hendrix (4.42)
4. Hey Baby (New Rising Sun) – Jimi Hendrix (6.04)
5. Earth Blues – Jimi Hendrix (4.21)
6. Astro Man – Jimi Hendrix (3.34)
7. In from the Storm – Jimi Hendrix (3.41)
8. Belly Button Window – Jimi Hendrix (3.36)

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