Valleys of Neptune is a posthumous album by American rock musician Jimi Hendrix. Released in the United States on March 9, 2010, the album boasts "12 previously unreleased studio recordings," including the title track, "one of the most sought after of all of Hendrix's commercially unavailable recordings." The tracks on Valleys of Neptune were largely self-produced by Hendrix, and received extra posthumous production from Janie Hendrix, Eddie Kramer and John McDermott for Experience Hendrix, L.L.C. Recorded mostly in 1969 following the release of “Electric Ladyland”, the album predominantly features the original lineup of The Jimi Hendrix Experience: vocalist and guitarist Hendrix, bassist Noel Redding and drummer Mitch Mitchell. The lead single released from the album was "Valleys of Neptune", followed by "Bleeding Heart",
The majority of the tracks featured on Valleys of Neptune were recorded in early 1969, while Hendrix was experimenting with songs for his unfinished fourth album, following the successful release of “Electric Ladyland” in September 1968. Numerous versions have been released, both officially and otherwise, and the majority of the 'previously unreleased' recordings present on the 2010 album have been released in one form or another before, albeit sometimes in inferior quality or different versions.
The majority of the tracks featured on Valleys of Neptune were recorded in early 1969, while Hendrix was experimenting with songs for his unfinished fourth album, following the successful release of “Electric Ladyland” in September 1968. Numerous versions have been released, both officially and otherwise, and the majority of the 'previously unreleased' recordings present on the 2010 album have been released in one form or another before, albeit sometimes in inferior quality or different versions.
Track listing
01. "Stone Free" - 3:48
02. "Valleys of Neptune" - 4:05
03. "Bleeding Heart" (Elmore James cover) - 6:23
04. "Hear My Train A Comin'" - 7:32
05. "Mr. Bad Luck" - 2:58
06. "Sunshine of Your Love" (instrumental Cream cover) - 6:48
07. "Lover Man" - 4:17
08. "Ships Passing Through the Night" - 5:54
09. "Fire" - 3:14
10. "Red House" - 8:22
11. "Lullaby for the Summer" (instrumental) - 3:51
12. "Crying Blue Rain" - 4:59
Target bonus tracks
13. "Trash Man" (instrumental) - 7:27
14. "Slow Version" (instrumental) - 4:58
All songs written and composed by Jimi Hendrix, except "Bleeding Heart" by Elmore James and "Sunshine of Your Love" by Pete Brown, Jack Bruce and Eric Clapton.
Credits
Jimi Hendrix – vocals, guitars, production on all tracks except 5, front cover painting
Mitch Mitchell – drums
Noel Redding – bass, backing vocals
Billy Cox – bass
Rocki Dzidzornu – percussion
Roger Chapman – backing vocals
Andy Fairweather Low – backing vocals
Juma Sultan – percussion
Rocky Isaac – drums
Chris Grimes – tambourine
Al Marks – maracas
Production
Eddie Kramer – posthumous production, mixing, engineering
Chas Chandler – production
George Chkiantz – engineering
Gary Kellgren – engineering
Jack Adams – engineering
Janie Hendrix – production
John McDermott – production, essay
Chandler Harrod – engineering assistance
Rick Kwan – additional engineering
Derik Lee – additional engineering
Charlie Stavish – additional engineering
Aaron Walk – additional engineering
George Marino – mastering
Producer - Jimi Hendrix, Chas Chandler, Janie Hendrix, Eddie Kramer, John McDermott
Notes
Released: March 5, 2010
Recorded: 1967–1970, 1987
Genre: Blues rock, psychedelic rock, funk rock, acid rock
Length: 73:59
Label: Legacy Records
© 2010
