- Audio CD (26 July 1999)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Label: Universal / Island
- ASIN: B000002P5R
- Other Editions: Audio CD | Audio Cassette | Vinyl | MP3 Download
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 36,076 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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Track Listings
| 1. Freedom - Jimi Hendrix, Eddie Kramer, Mitch Mitchell |
| 2. Izabella - Jimi Hendrix, Eddie Kramer, Mitch Mitchell |
| 3. Night Bird Flying - Jimi Hendrix, Eddie Kramer, Mitch Mitchell |
| 4. Angel - Jimi Hendrix, Eddie Kramer, Mitch Mitchell |
| 5. Room Full Of Mirrors - Jimi Hendrix, Eddie Kramer, Mitch Mitchell, John Jansen |
| 6. Dolly Dagger - Eddie Kramer, Jimi Hendrix, John Jansen, Mitch Mitchell |
| 7. Ezy Ryder - Jimi Hendrix, Eddie Kramer, Mitch Mitchell |
| 8. Drifting - Jimi Hendrix, Eddie Kramer, Mitch Mitchell |
| 9. Beginnings - Eddie Kramer, Jimi Hendrix, John Jansen |
| 10. Stepping Stone - Jimi Hendrix, Eddie Kramer, John Jansen |
| 11. My Friend - Jimi Hendrix, Tom Muccio, Angel Sandoval, Vincent J. Gagliano, Eddie Kramer, Stephen Stills, Jimmy Mayes, Ken Pine, Paul Caruso |
| 12. Straight Ahead - Eddie Kramer, Jimi Hendrix, Mitch Mitchell |
| 13. Hey Baby (New Rising Sun) - Jimi Hendrix, Eddie Kramer, Mitch Mitchell, John Jansen |
| 14. Earth Blues - Eddie Kramer, Jimi Hendrix, John Jansen, Mitch Mitchell |
| 15. Astro Man - Eddie Kramer, Jimi Hendrix, Mitch Mitchell |
| 16. In From The Storm - Eddie Kramer, Jimi Hendrix, Jimi Hendrix Experience, Mitch Mitchell |
| 17. Belly Button Window - Eddie Kramer, Jimi Hendrix, Mitch Mitchell |
Product Description
CD Description
Format : LP 180 gram / Sleeve : Gatefold Includes 8-page full-colour booklet (12 inch x 12 inch)
About the Artist
'First Rays of the New Rising Sun', released in 1997, is an attempt to recreate the album Jimi Hendrix was working on at the time of his death in 1970, as close as is feasible to how he would have wanted it (based on recordings and notes he made during the last months of his life). Tracks for this album ranged from finished to skeletal at the time of Hendrix's death. Much of the material had been recorded over the summer of 1970 at Jimi's just-completed Electric Lady Studios in New York City. 'First Rays' was the first of a series posthumous albums with hiqh-quality sought-after rarities and other previously unreleased music, released by the Jimi Hendrix Estate.
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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This album was/is promoted by the Hendrix Estate as being the `real' final Hendrix album, replacing albums like The Cry of Love, Rainbow Bridge and War Heroes.
It isn't, simply because Jimi did not have a finalised track layout for his fourth studio album. However, it does have most of the tracks which he had either finished, or was working on before his untimely death. Some tracks sound unfinished, for example, Hey Baby has Jimi asking whether the microphone is on.
First Rays is a more satisfying listen than Cry of Love or Rainbow Bridge, but for some reason it still contains the 1968 outtake `My Friend', which doesn't really belong with the soul/rock/funk sound of most of these songs.
Some of the tracks from the South Saturn Delta CD which followed this, such as `Midnight Lightning', `Power of Soul' and `Message to Love' would have fitted in well on this album, although you can always do this on your iPod.
These issues aside, this is a very good album indeed, with some of Jimi's best later material: Angel, Freedom, Room Full of Mirrors, Earth Blues, In From the Storm and Ezy Ryder are standouts and Drifting has some absolutely lovely guitar work.
He really was a genius.
Eddie Kramer's remix has dealt with some of the quirky balances and mixes of the original tapes, and the songs sound the best they ever have. The packaging is excellent and this is a must buy for any Hendrix fan.
It isn't, simply because Jimi did not have a finalised track layout for his fourth studio album. However, it does have most of the tracks which he had either finished, or was working on before his untimely death. Some tracks sound unfinished, for example, Hey Baby has Jimi asking whether the microphone is on.
First Rays is a more satisfying listen than Cry of Love or Rainbow Bridge, but for some reason it still contains the 1968 outtake `My Friend', which doesn't really belong with the soul/rock/funk sound of most of these songs.
Some of the tracks from the South Saturn Delta CD which followed this, such as `Midnight Lightning', `Power of Soul' and `Message to Love' would have fitted in well on this album, although you can always do this on your iPod.
These issues aside, this is a very good album indeed, with some of Jimi's best later material: Angel, Freedom, Room Full of Mirrors, Earth Blues, In From the Storm and Ezy Ryder are standouts and Drifting has some absolutely lovely guitar work.
He really was a genius.
Eddie Kramer's remix has dealt with some of the quirky balances and mixes of the original tapes, and the songs sound the best they ever have. The packaging is excellent and this is a must buy for any Hendrix fan.
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This is the hendrix amlbum poised for release when hendrix died. roughly 80% finished, all it lacked for a release was the official approval and the final hendrix "touch".
Sadly, little of the material will be new to serious fans, as most of it has been in unauthorised compilations etc. But that can't stop you enjoying them.
The album carries a more rock-esque vibe, with less light music and a thicker tone, evident in ezy ryder (my personal favourite)and freedom.
Sadly, little of the material will be new to serious fans, as most of it has been in unauthorised compilations etc. But that can't stop you enjoying them.
The album carries a more rock-esque vibe, with less light music and a thicker tone, evident in ezy ryder (my personal favourite)and freedom.
A top quality album=, well worth the money
9 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Any Jimi Hendrix Fan would LOVE this masterpeice of an 'album'. Although not finished and authourised by Jimi himself, 'First Rays...' is indeed an album worth buying. Songs like 'Night Bird Flying' and 'Hey Baby' take his guitar skills to the top and have you playing you're air guitar along with him! And the best jamming session i've heard, 'Beginnings' is truly inspiring. A must buy for Jimi Hendrix fans!
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