I just got the Valleys of Neptune and First Rays of the New Rising Sun today, and have only had time to listen to side D of Valleys of Neptune this version of Red House is just awsome. Just wondering what others think.
Experience Hendrix(greedy family members and others) has managed to degrade the legacy of a master musician by releasing stuff that should have been thrown in the waste can years ago.This is my opinion and if you don't agree that's just fine.
Bongofury,I think the greediness of the Experience Hendrix outfit has more to do with what you heard than any problems the artist was having,albeit,the man was deemed to be in bad shape. It's well documented that Hendrix spent an enormous time in the studio and recorded everything that went on,most of which I'm sure,was never to be considered for released.These people have been riding the man's coat tails since they got control of the music.It is obvious they will release anything to make a buck.This is just my take on the subject,I'm sure there are many others.
Onhwy61,it's mostly old,rehashed out takes from studio sessions,very little,if any,of it is very interesting.It is not up to par with anything Hendrix released while alive.Your analogy about Mozart and Shakespeare does't float with me,written works and recorded works are two entirely different subjects.But,everyone is entitled to their opinion.
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