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| "Jimi" | |
|---|---|
| Song by Butthole Surfers | |
| from the album Hairway to Steven | |
| Recorded | 1988 |
| Studio | January Sound Studio |
| Genre | Psychedelic Rock Experimental Rock |
| Length | 12:38 |
| Label | Touch & Go Records |
Jimi is the first song from the Butthole Surfers' fourth album "Hairway to Steven".
Background
Jimi was recorded in January Sound Studio in Dallas, Texas in 1988.
A demo of Jimi was released on the Butthole Surfer's compilation album 2002 Humpty Dumpty LSD.
Music
Jimi is 12:38, featuring distorted, pitch-shifting vocals, distorted bass and guitar, and drums described as being similar to We Will Rock You.
Cartoon Song
Halfway through the song, Jimi transitions to a different style, which is referred to as Cartoon Song, sounding more like a laidback country/psychedelic style, also making use of various animal sounds; such as an dog barking, or a rooster. Cartoon Song was often preformed live without the rest of Jimi.
Personnel
- Gibby Haynes – lead vocals
- Paul Leary – guitar
- Jeff Pinkus – bass
- King Coffey – drums
- Teresa Nervosa – drums
Recording and release history
| Date Recorded | Studio/Venue | Producer/recorder | Releases | Personnel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| c. 1986-1992 | Humpty Dumpty LSD |
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| 1988 | January Sound Studio | Hairway to Steven |
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| 1988 | Double Live (Butthole Surfers album) |
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