Axis: Bold As Love

Good slbum for a sunny spring morning. I’ve never listened to a Hendrix studio album before and enjoyed the Experience

Meh.

I had absolutely no idea what to expect from this, but I enjoyed it far more than I ever would have thought. It is something I'll listen to again. 3/5

Wait til tomorrow is a jam! Hadn't heard it before, but I knew Castles Made of Sand and Little Wing. There's some weird ones on here but it's Hendrix! It's the late 60s! It's expected to be psychedelic.

An easy 5 stars! "Little Wing", "Castles Made of Sand", "Bold as Love", "Spanish Castle Magic"... Not comparable to anything else. Pure genius!

Classics are classics for a reason. This thing rips hard.

Fav: Little Wing Least Fav: Up From The Skies Hearing Little Wing made me realise how badly Eric Clapton butchered it

dosta dobro. u zadnje vrijeme samo šibam trojke, ovome bih i dao četvorku jer me nije razočaralo, iako ne znam hoću li slušati opet (možda pjesmu you've got me floating)

perfect

Undeniably talent. Just not really my thing if that's ok

good album, though definitely a stranger and more experimental offering than his more straightforward rock albums. there are some absolutely incredible songs with beautiful lyrical poetry on here but there's also a lot of stuff that just doesn't hook me at all. lotta castles though. favorites: spanish castle magic, little wing, if 6 was 9, castles made of sand, bold as love

Some good songs but none of his hits and a lot of this album feels a little samey. I didn't love it.

I found myself surprisingly unfamiliar with Jimi's legacy. This disk is brillint rock'n'roll. Hardly has songs on it that did not surprise me with the guitar playing or his vocals. It's both smartly crafted and exceptionally pleasing to the ear. Hands down, a masterpiece album here. Favourite song: Little Wing.

Killer album. Standouts are Spanish Castle Magic, Little Wing, If 6 was 9, Castles Made of Sand, and Bold As Love -- all of which are s-tier rock songs.

Good

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This album is excellent. All of the tracks, except EXP are great, but the diamonds here are: Spanish Magic Castle, Little Wing, If 6 was 9 and Castles Made of Sand. The cover art is also wicked. 1001 album worthy: Yes - 76/139

Woohoo!!!

Do NOT listen to the opening track full volume in your car sober at 8 am. That’s not the way god intended it to be heard.

I like the album cover, this song gives me summer vibes so i like it. I rate this album a 8/10. Id reccomend lisenting to this with someone else.

Song: little wing this song is good but not a lot of lyrics though but i guess it is good and it sounds longer when he sings it slow but i never heard of this song and it is a little weird Song: castles made of sand this song started okay at first like the guitar this song is good but it is very depressing music so i do not like it Song: one rainy wish this song at first to me was like beach vibes this song is my favorite in the whole album now when the lyrics go it was giving me fourth of july vibes

I like this album because Jimi Hendrix is super talented. Also fun fact my brother's name is Jimi because of Jimi Hendrix!

I don't like this song because the death was not that good. I would not recommend this song. I don't like this song because it's sad. I would not recommend this song. I don't like this song because the beat is not that good. I would not recommend this song.

Do you want to listen to some music that has some percussion? Well in Little Wing you can! I rate this song a ⭐⭐⭐. I kind of recommend this song. Do you want to listen to some music that has a lot of guitar? Well in Castles Made Of Sand you can! I rate this song a ⭐⭐⭐. I kind of recommend this song. Do you want to listen to some music that has a lot of drums? Well in One Rainy Wish you can!I rate this song a ⭐⭐⭐. I kind of recommend this song.

i like the song becus of the beat and how he sounds . i like this song to but i dont like what he is saying. i recommend this album .

I don't like this because it very old type music and because I dont like the melody. I would not recommend this to someone else because I don't think they would actually like it and want to listen to it. I give it 1 star.

I don't like it its not a song I would listen too on a Daily basis. the second one I don't like cause I wouldn't listen to it cause its deppressing it kinda has a long intro and the lyrics I don't really like . the third song I don't like ethier its not my type of music I would listen too

the first song started off good it actually isn't that bad compared to the other ones the beat it rlly good n da background music is good to. the second song started off kinda good bc of the instrument and yea but the lyrics are not cool like broe hello? the last song started off good like all of them the lyrics sound good from what I'm hearing I like these songs except the second song bc of da lyrics

Why are there so many arms and heads but not enough bodies? "Little Wing" was okay. The music sounded weird though. It was like, they want to play louder but for some reason they can't. "Castles Made Of Sand" was better. I liked the guitar. But the lyrics were really sad. I thought "One Rainy Wish" was okay. The music was a little slow at the beginning but it got good later on. The lyrics were also interesting. I don't really recommend this album.

the first song is okay i like how the instruments sound together i dont really like how his voice sounds there is not much more to say about the song. the next song is okay It's the same as the other one i like how the instruments sound. the last song is also okay there is still not much more to add. overall this album is okay i wouldn't really recommend it.

What is happening on the cover? "Little Wing" was pretty good. I liked it but it was nothing special, just a plain old song to me. " Castles Made of Sand" was okay. Again it was nothing special when you just listen to it. But when you really listen to the lyrics it is a sad song. "One Rainy Wish" was my favorite for no exact reason but it just sounded cool to me. Overall this album is a solid 3 stars and even though it 's pretty good I wouldn' t recomend this alum to anyone since it' s kind of boring.

3.5

I’d have to check the tape, but we have to be nearing the end of albums handed out by Jack Black in 2003’s School of Rock. We had Blondie, Yes, uhhh this? Whatever. That one anecdote in my head rattles next to the surging endorphins precipitated by seeing this album come up. Jimi Hendrix?? Fantastic? This album cover? An LSD trip in an Indian art museum. Three miles from my body in the Bombay art district imagining gods emerging from each of my infinite arms. Fire up that guitar. Literally. Set it on fire. EXP - Luckily I just wolfed down a jumbo bag of Doritos and chugged a full water cooler of Mountain Dew. Not only am I in the throes of strychnine poisoning, but I have double EXP for this opening track. I can see through the eons. The walls are melting around me. Lucky I’m made of wax. Change states. Up From the Skies - What happened?? Jimi?? No. Oh wait. It’s actually not bad. Wanted this to go harder though. Spanish Castle Magic - The most feared magic of all. If you run into somebody named Raul Esquillo Monserrat IV, run as far as you can before you are turned into one of the many turrets on his labyrinthine castle on the Basque coast. This riff rules. Perhaps I am under el spell of said magic. Wait Until Tomorrow - See this track title is very misleading, because he says that we don’t have to wait until tomorrow and he says it like 68 times. That’s about 64 or so too many. Not my favourite. Ain’t No Telling - If the last song title is any indication, I assume that there WILL be telling here. I’m not sure I can handle this rollercoaster. This song is quite good. Frantic pace, interesting lyrics, and brings a polished and heavy feel to music that sounds almost improvised in parts. Little Wing - I actually recently accessed my third eye and wrote this song myself about a raw deal I was forced to endure at a local purveyor of chicken wings. I intend to sue over the lacklustre quality and sizing of the wings in the supposed “extreme beast dipper basket.” This song is whatever. If 6 Was 9 - then 96 would be the funny number. Really makes you think. And if good songs were bad, this would be a total dud. You Got Me Floatin’ - A more middle of the road song here. Just kind of “floatin’” there. Castles Made of Sand - Sad stuff. Excellent song. Gentle musical moment with excellent psychedelic effects enhancing virtuosic guitar playing. She’s So Fine - Somehow a 50’s diner song has appeared on Axis. It still has many of the elements that make this album interesting, but not the greatest. One Rainy Wish - I almost want to leave this one blank. So very boring. Little Miss Lover - Cool. I mean lame song title that I criticize most of these old foagies for, but this song rocked pretty good. Bold as Love - Guitar solo closer went pretty hard. Way to go Jimothy. This felt like a bad trip a few times. I wanted to see technicolor deities unbeknownst to my western eyes, but instead I discovered that I may have indeed taken too small a dose and barely hallucinated some strange colours on the BNN stock ticker in the muffler shop waiting room. There are amazing songs on this thing, and there are songs that were boring. Nothing terrible, and a lot great, so while I was underwhelmed, that’s high praise when it comes to the Dirty 1001 that I am currently being dragged through. Kudos to Jimi. Use one of those arms to give yourself a pat on the back. Heck, get the whole band. 3-3.5 HIGHLIGHTS: Spanish Castle Magic, Ain’t No Telling, If 6 Was 9

This is, unquestionably, the worst of the Jimi Hendrix Experience's three studio records, in the same way that, I don't know, John Lennon was the worst songwriter in the Lennon-McCartney partnership? It's a brilliant album, one that runs laps around its contemporaries — it's staggering to contrast this to The Doors records on this list, which are contemporaneous in release date only. If 6 Was 9 is so far ahead of anything Morrison could have dreamed. I was thinking about Hendrix, guitar aflame, during that beautiful, pivotal scene in Sinners: to be possessed by talent in such a way that can flatten time.

this guy can play the guitar a bit

I like Hendrix's music, but never loved it. Listening to this album I have to admire the production. It sounds fantastic and yet it still leaves me a bit cold. File it under and acknowledged classic but not coming back soon.

Yeah it's good. You've probably heard a lot of these songs quite a few times. Radio, movie soundtracks, tv shows, cover versions at concerts. I just think I'm old enough to have grown a little tired of a lot of this album. It's good, but I'm not excited anymore. It's not you, Jimi. It's me. We've grown apart. I'll always have some fond memories, but I've gotta move on. Still, we had some good times. Three stars. ...Little Wing though. And Castles Made of Sand. One last star. You get a four.

don't like it

Diverse, ambitious. I find it largely forgettable though reasonably enjoyable.

Clearly stereo was fun and new with this recording as the engineer sweep-pans the instruments back and forth throughout the first track. That fun trick aside, Hendrix was a phenomenal guitarist and his talent is on full display here.

If 6 was 9 is my favourite Hendrix track, and I was expecting the album to follow that pattern but it's actually less psychedelic then I thought it would be (apart from the first track which is audio madness)

Didn’t get a chance to listen so automatic 5

okay, nothing special

Smooth!!

A innovator of the electric guitar sound, Hendrix knock out some great tunes. Perhaps not his best album but still littered with ground breaking sounds

Interesting

Pleasant listening experience overall. Groovy and upbeat. However, Bold as Love was the only one that I could maybe see adding to my playlist.

There are some great songs on this. And then there are some forgetful songs on it as well. Unfortunately, more forgettable songs...

Favorite album of all time. The reason I have my Hendrix tattoo. A perfect blend of Chas chandlers pop sensibility with some of Jimi’s own songwriting voice coming through. 10/10 - no notes.

It might be that the majority of my music listening journey has been in an era where overproduced music has become the norm, and the production behind this perticular project isn't anything out of the norn from its own time period, but the "querky" and "under production" seems to be the most shining part of this project so far, obviously I am not taking away from any of the masterful guitar and drum performances which are blowing such life into each song, making them unique and lively. The movement from one song to another feels dynamic and "evolving" This being my first listen to any work from Hendrix, makes it a high standard which my mind has now barred for his other projects to live upto. Vocals like the production feels not overly corrected and has a sense of being performed in person. A final rating completely based on my current music taste :- 7.5/10 - 15th April 2025.

I can appreciate this album for what it is and what Jimi did for music at the time but this album doesn’t match my taste

Jimi's confidence and freedom to explore and push boundaries is a delight to hear. This is just organic, beautiful music by a true master. As always, his rhythm section is just fantastic as well.

Liked this

Axis: Bold As Love was definitely a really good album. Since Jimi Hendrix mainly does psych-rock, the songs here all have that psych-rock vibe to them. It is, of course, a style i do have a soft spot for especially when it is combined with hard rock. This album is very trippy as you would expect from a psych-rock album but also is very groovy and pretty easy to get into. This album does take a while to get going but when it does, it really does. I also like this album more than Electric Ladyland since it is just far more accessible than that album ever was even with this one's quirks. This album is certainly a great one that i absolutely think deserves a spot on this list. Best Song: Little Wing Worst Song: Exp

Again blown away by how modern and truly unmatched Jimi is, this album is just a joy to listen to. Rating: 4.5

Just ain't for me.

actually really liked; good songs, good dishwashing vibe

Pre-listening thoughts: wow we are really on a streak of artists that any classic rock fan would give a five with no question but I am probably going to rate a 3! Post/during listening thoughts: yeah okay am I missing something here? Like idk I just don’t get it. This is just okay. I’m gonna look up in the mirror later to see a red laser dot pointed at my forehead for saying this. Also why is there a song by a completely different dude on here?? 5.5/10 DID I NEED TO HEAR THIS BEFORE I DIE: nope Fav tracks: Wait Until Tomorrow Least fav tracks: whatever the hell that opener was

Excellent but short

Awesome start to a cool idea. Very nice production and playong.

Good record. Not my jam, but I can appreciate the musicianship.

Little Wing is one of the best ever. Spanish Castle Magic is also excellent. I want to listen to this more, it's mellower on the whole than I remember.

Jimi was amazing!

his lovely voice and the nice lyrics! - surely not easy listening

interesting, very familiar sounds even though I've never listened to Jimi Hendrix before....

Jimi Hendrix was the primary force that made me want to learn how to play guitar.

Not a patch on Electric Ladyland, but still fine- Hendrix is remembered as one of the best guitarists of all time for a reason!

Been a freak about this album since I was in high school. Was my introduction to Hendrix and was a major factor in coloring the sound of summers at the river with my friends. Almost experimental in sound and filled with bright and beautiful tones. Hendrix, Redding, and Mitchell gotta be all timer trio for me. Fav track: Little Wing

i dont think i will ever get the magic behind jimi hendrix. he's fine

Favorite jimi songs on this album.

Little wing is a top 5 Jimi song. Incredible guitarist but psychedelics should sponsor this album

Not sure what to think. Two very good tracks, castles made of sand and bold as live, but a lot of it so loose it feels like song sketches which act as a backdrop for Hendrix to drape his guitar around and through. There a little lack of solidity. But I will listen again.

Second album proposé après 'Electric Ladyland' qui m'avais vraiment déçu. Ce second album n'est guère mieux : quelques morceaux intéressants et beaucoup de remplissage. Aucune envie de l'écouter de nouveau. =>2/5

Kinda meh, not really my vibe :/

Have on vinyl: YesX2 Rating: 7.5 Fav Song: Castles Made of Sand Notes: 1st track is annoying. Overall it's OK but pretty meh. Would go 2.5 stars if that were an option

It's very far away, it takes about a day to get there, if you travel by...dragonfly. I imagine some boomer listening to the UFO flying around his brain and being blown away. Fun album, some real gems, love the Brit influence coupled with Jimi's sound. All in all a solid album which I've enjoyed many many times start to finish over the years.

Gold. I had no idea I only listened to a greatest hits. Even had some great songs that I didn't know before!

I feel like I need a music bro to mansplain Hendrix to me because I don't really get the hype and I don't think this is the album that'll do it for me. I can appreciate the skill and the artistry and the overall vibe really gets me into that mindset where I can picture myself driving down an American highway in the sixties, probably high on something. But that's just it - it's more background music to me and I guess I'm the type of person who needs music to engage me, make me actively listen.

Amazing album, good extermination and mix of rock, blues, jazz and other influences. Added to the mix.

Favourite tracks: Rainy Wish Bold as Love

A classic but one that doesn't do much for me personally.

Just ask the axis...

For my money, the best Jimi Hendrix album. And now my living room looks funny with the Axis poster above my record player along side the Axis vinyl in my "Now playing" holder

Amazing.

So good. Little Wing is one of my favorite songs of all time (even though it's so short). This album is classic Jimi. His drummer is so good.

Had its moments but never fully got into it.

A lot of forgetable filler

Castles made of sand and little wing doing a lot of heavy lifting on here

an album that highlights how absolutely tragic this man's early death was; he's not just a brilliant guitarist but also a brilliant songwriter. Little Wing is one of my favorite songs of all time (first heard the instrumental by Stevie Ray Vaughn); But there's classics abounding on this thing. Even the less famous songs, even the song that Noel Redding leads go down easy because the band is so effortlessly muscular. Again, that we only got three records and he died before fully transitioning into what would come next- the mind boggles at what could have been. If I were to lob one criticism at it- several songs are only 2-3 minutes long, and I really think they could have been doubled in length because Jimi can stretch any tune out and make it even more brilliant.

Epic guitar masterpiece.

Jimi, oh Jimi. One of the best, if not the best, guitarists in our history. This record is another testament to that as it carries the listener through its psychedelic journey. It's a beautifully sequenced album that carries many emotions with it. Really enjoy this one.

Sad loss to the world an amazing artist who died to early in life

Little Wing and Castles Made of Sand stand out here. Problem is that only represents about 5 combined minutes of the album. The rest is not bad but feels more like filler than stand alone material.

Experimental and funky as hell, some standouts and a couple not quite as memorable. Overall a great example of Jimi’s supreme creativity

My first experience (sorry) with Hendrix. It was alright. Obviously they're all talented instrumentalists and Hendrix in particular was a very gifted guitarist, but the songs just aren't there. The players may be great, but the songs never quite reach greatness. It's alright-to-good but not really more than that.

Thoroughly enjoyed it.

Favorite Track: Castles Made of Sand

Bluesy with lots of guitar solos. This is not my cup of tea at all, style wise. I can see people really liking this album. Doesn't really grab me in any way. 2/5

Super weird intro. Plays a lot with sounds moving from side to side.

Funny. I thought I had heard everything by Jimi Hendrix at this point in my life. Apparently I had never heard this album in its entirety, just the hits like Little Wing. Anyway, fantastic as always. Jimi was a master. There are a couple filler type songs, but overall great. 4/5 Album 15/1001

I'm sure this was forward thinking at the time, and it not that it's bad but I won't be back. Good to catch up on hendrix facts though. Guitarist for little Richard, madness. High 3.

The guitar work is impressive.

It’s a good album. Not quite as good as “Are You Experienced?”. “Bold as Love” is the standout song. 3/5 Might listen again

Absolutely iconic, the electric guitar finds a new soul in Hendrix's hands. Catapulting the music industry into the next age. Rock and psych and beauty.

I didn't like this quite as much as "Are You Experienced" but its still really good and the titular track is an all-timer

I've never really listened to Hendrix, but maybe I will going forward. This is a groovy album, I can see why hippies loved this stuff, pretty far out maaaaaan

Pretty good Hendrix. He's a legend for a reason. I didn't hear any of the iconic songs I know and I'm not a huge fan of his style that much anyways. 3.5 / 5

Jimi is usually a good time. I enjoyed this. Before, I had only listened to Are You Experienced, and this was a good follow up album. Man the production team really loves playing with the stereo effects. Lots of panning between left and right channels.

Not bad. Great songs and average ones

Thanks to today's recommendation, I re-listened to Jimi's entire discography once again. After all, you don't open a good beer just to have a small sip, do you?

Spanish Castle Magic got a good solo Wait until Tomorrow is a class song If 6 was 9 underrated

it’s good, I baked some banana bread in my pajamas on a sunday while listening. Vibes? Immaculate. That said, Hendrix has never been 100% my style

I love jimi

I've said it once and I'll say it again: being high is a state of mind. Never once have I taken a sip of alcohol nor shoved a needle into my arm. I don't need to after listening to this album. Jimi Hendrix's "Axis: Bold As Love" makes you experience all the joys of the 60s: drugs, sex, and sweet, sweet alcohol. I spent the entirety of my musical journey dancing in the shower and seeing floaty shit in my room. This album has it all. Thank you, Jimi.

To play like that and sing at the same time. Mind blowing. A once in a lifetime talent.

Gosh this dude was a magician with a guitar, and I feel like I finally understand what people mean when they say the music was like colours. The list recently for me has been the gift that keeps on giving. 5/5

favs

Heard bits of it before. I do respect Jimi (fellow leftie) but this album just doesn't click for me 2/5

2+ Stars (6/15)

nice enough, don't really have an opinion

Think I still prefer the other jimi Hendrix experience releases, but still it's Hendrix the guitar playing is still phenomenal. One Rainy Wish and Little miss lover are highlights aside from the obvious hits 4*

I had never heard any of these songs before! What a treat.

love it, classic AF

Listened to the album twice and it gets better. It's also the first on my list and I'm happy that I got something that sets the vibe for the next albums I'm about to discover.

Another Hendrix - started weird but got into the groove.

I’ve never really been a Hendrix guy but I really enjoyed this one and actually liked it better than “are you experienced?”. The production is way better and I like Jimi’s more restrained guitar

4.4 Only real critique is maybe its missing an iconic rock (or blues or R&B or whatever) anthem as from what you would find in the other Experience albums

Axis: Bold As Love sees Jimi Hendrix refining his sound, stepping back from the sheer explosiveness of his debut and leaning into more intricate textures and emotional depth. While it doesn’t have the instant impact of Are You Experienced or the grandeur of Electric Ladyland, this album stands out for its cohesion and refined songwriting. Tracks like Little Wing and Castles Made of Sand showcase Hendrix's ability to create delicate, emotionally resonant music, while the band’s dynamic interplay—highlighted by Mitch Mitchell's jazzy drumming and Noel Redding's steady bass—adds depth to the record. Musically, Hendrix pushes the boundaries of rock guitar with phasing effects, melodic leads, and creative studio tricks, particularly in tracks like Castles Made of Sand. However, the album’s final stretch loses a bit of momentum, with some tracks feeling like afterthoughts. Still, Axis rewards deep listening, revealing an artist maturing beyond his guitar hero persona into a multifaceted musician capable of emotional expression and sonic innovation.

It was terrific

Hendrix does what he does best

Das war schräg, aber irgendwie gut, ich mag wieso auch immer seine Stimme richtig gerne.

God True story my wife's uncle was a bouncy for a concert Jimi played just outside of Leeds England, he saw Jimi come out of the venue and walk down the street, didn't speak to him or get an autograph. 😭 'So fine' is a great inclusion as it highlights how far forward Jimi was compared to the average bands, with the obvious exceptions Polymath

Holy shitttttt this goes so hard. I know that only 2 albums ago I went on about how much I hate late 60s psychadelic rock, but this one is definitely an exception. To be fair, there are actually a lot of exceptions, many of which are on this list. It's just that they are diluted in so much shit that I almost forget they exist sometimes.

His death is a loss.

Phsyclassic

Some great stuff on here. Will listen again.

Some of my favorite Hendrix songs are on this album. That said, there are a lot of forgettable songs on here

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Never heard a full Jimi album but this didn’t disappoint! A lot stranger and full of consistent deep cuts than expected, and great enough to prompt me to check out the other JHE albums. Nobody could wield a guitar quite the way Jimi did!

Great album with great songs, including the "Little Wing" or "Spanish Castle Magic" hits and also some lesser known tracks as "You Got Me Floatin'" and "She's so fine". Actually, the whole album is perfect! What I like a lot about it is that, although it sounds heavy and excessive, it's at the same time subtle. While I love first Blue Cheer and Cream (two bands sounding more or less similar to Jimi), they are more like caveman blues rock to my ears. Jimi on the other side had this magical touch, which enabled him to play like a beast but sounding gentle at the same time.

Great musicianship on display. A funky trip through time with lyrics that transcend generations. Some of it becomes a bit repetitive, but isn't really a bad thing with the stellar guitar work of Jimi.

Diverse in excellent music styles!!

Reminds me of smoking all of the drugs in Tallahassee. Also a very cool record.

One of my all-time favorites, easy 5 stars. There was a considerable period of time when this was my favorite Hendrix album. I wore this thing out from about 1995 through 1998ish. It may just be my computer speakers but the production sounds worse than I remember it being.

Ja legendär. Wahnsinns Gitarrischt. Hät sich aber leider im Drogesumpf verlore

soooo viel glost als teenie. uf platte kauft welli bold as love glernt han wegem john mayer. de erst track schono funny höhö space people. up from the skies jazzy bäseli und wah wah giti coool. spanish castle magic huuere hard. de letst basston im erste riff isch huuere tüüf. boh mega nostalgisch gad. trömmeler au huuere geil. ich lieeeeb wait until tomorrow isch ein vo mine lieblings hendrix songs. au mol glern er spielt sooo geile scheiss mann wie ischer uf das chooo? aint no telling wieder soo viel idee uf de gitarre. ufff. AH LITTLE WING ISCH UF DEM. sooo schön. ich wünscht ich wür so töne amel. fuck. drumfiiiill. so funky de giti. ooh und s solo. gseht guet us für dich jimmer. if 6 wäre 9 au haaard. flötiböti! mega laang. you got me floatin okaay immerno cool. castles made of sand soo geils riff. und er singt super? anschinend heter sini eige stimm ghasst. liebs. super. guet gmacht. shes so fine isch au i mis hirn ibrennt. ah es singt de redding stimmt. sehr beatles (ah music, that thing we like?) riese riffs am schluss vom refrain. schluss tönt huuuere wie acdc giti haha. one rainy wish isch au sooo cool. de refrain moduliert irgendwie? de bass macht sacheee. hinderschi gitarre au geil wie macht mer da? riff am schluss ufff. kleine frau lieber. mh swirige titel. aber hards riff kei ahnig brüel nöd ume würkli. BUMM. ANGER. so geils lied aaah. de text mega rambly super. sin chline stöhner ide pause haha. und rieeeese solo öööööh. er spielt scho afoch blues licks aber besser. sön. nomel wiiiter mit mega viel phaaaase oookay. geil. glaub e füfi? has ebe scho gern. und nöd alli tracks sind glich guet aber er cha öppis de jimsters.

hahah scho denkt, exp und up from the skies isch echl en langsame ahfang gsi, spanish castle magic isch uuhuere geil! die lieder flüged ja ah eim verbii if 6 was 9 isch seehr cool, wieder chli langsamer aber tut am album guet findi hahaha oh scho fertig?? hmm ja ich han freud gha aber d lieder sind chli ah mier verbii und s hetmi schnell verlore spanish castle agic isch suuuper guets 3?

JIMI! Love this guy. In my opinion, everything he touches turns to gold. He can do no wrong in my eyes, except letting Noel sing lead on a song. Why do that? Anyway, Jimi is great and so is every song on this album with no exceptions. Banger on banger. “EXP” is a bit long for an intro, but also funny so I give it a pass. All love. 4/5

Jimi Hendrix’s music is definitely the complete package. Every element stands strong on its own but also works together perfectly. I love the raw, dirty, and gritty feel that runs through his music. The drumming brings a lot of complexity with its clear jazz influences. The bass stays steadily in motion, holding everything together as Hendrix’s reverb-heavy, fuzzy, feedback-laden guitar tears it up. The blues influences in his riffs really add that extra layer of grit.

Love Hendrix, not one I've listened to though

I know, he's a genius. I even like some of his songs, like "Up From The Skies" for example. But I don't enjoy listening to Jimi Hendrix.

Jimi Hendrix probably is the artist who played the biggest part of my musical awakening. I bought this album on discount when I was young and it absolutely changed the way I listen to music. For me, this is easily one of the best experiences.

I can only say that people who "don't get" Jimi Hendrix need their ears syringing.

Favourite Tracks: Little Wing, Spanish Castle Magic Honourable Mentions: Ain't No Telling, Up From The Skies, Bold As Love BANGER AFTER BANGER I'm a huge fan of soulful and groovy rock so this album was right up my alley on first listen. The entire album showcases Jimi's versatility by blending his background in R&B with influences from Jazz, Blues, and Psychedelic Rock. So many classic hip-hop songs have sampled his work, which speaks to how well his sound transcends the rock genre. Specially loved the guitar solo in Spanish Castle Magic :) Gonna go buy the vinyl now

Little Wing is such an amazing song - and yes, Jimi Hendrix was an amazing guitarist and pioneer within guitar playing. I do like some of the other songs on here, but I prefer some of his other albums over this.

Never listened to Hendrix before, this album pleasantly surprised me. Felt like a whole ride.

I really like the kind of psychedelic rock that Jimi Hendrix sings, my personal problem with it is that it's not too easy to consume, and even though I like it, I don't listen to it all that much. Bold As Love is pretty nice, but I feel like the majority of album lacks direction maybe a bit too much. Very strong 4, but would be a weak 5 for me.

blacked out because I am anxious and did not really listen to this 3/5

solid listen but didn't hook me

Classic Jimi - "The album displays several musical styles and critics saw it as demonstrating Jimi Hendrix's growth as a songwriter." - Wikipedia

Bad vocals. Songs are iconic, but dated. SRV does Jimi better than Jimi.

⭐️⭐️⭐️✨

Great album, as usual from Jimi. It's way ahead of it's time, both musically and lyrically. Jimi had a way of expressing himself clearly and simply, but at the same time virtuously. The riffs are out of this world and the lyrics are profound, they speak of a buddhist like view of life. Where everything flows, is one and love is the answer. This is also evident on the album cover. Not Jimi's best, but still a phenomenal album with a lot of great songs, which speaks volumes about his artistic body of work.

9/10. Jimi Hendrix was a musical master!!! Five stars!!! :)

Jimi!

Well, this is a great album but I think it's possibly bettered by both its predecessor "Are You Experienced" and by the following album "Electric Ladyland". I can see why Hendrix disliked the sleeve. He also objected to the Electric Ladyland sleeve (the one with all the naked women on).

Axis: Bold as Love is a dazzling, kaleidoscopic journey that proves Jimi Hendrix wasn’t just a guitar god — he was a visionary songwriter and sonic architect. Coming off the raw power of Are You Experienced, this album dives deeper into color, emotion, and imagination, showing Hendrix and the Experience expanding their sound in every direction without losing their edge. “Spanish Castle Magic” kicks the door open with grinding riffs and a psychedelic swagger that grabs you instantly. “If 6 Was 9” is defiant and weird in the best way — Hendrix’s anthem for the outsiders, full of fuzzed-out rebellion and cosmic cool. “Castles Made of Sand” is one of his most poignant, poetic tracks — delicate, tragic, and deeply human, showing his storytelling at its most refined. Then there’s “Bold as Love”, the perfect closer — a swirling, majestic finale that ends the album in a blaze of feedback and feeling. It’s Hendrix painting with sound, turning emotion into melody and distortion. Axis: Bold as Love isn’t just about guitar fireworks — though there are plenty. It’s about mood, texture, and depth. A true masterpiece that proves Hendrix could do everything, and make it all sound effortless. Favorite song: "Castles Made of Sand"

The thing about any artist as era defining and history defining as Jimi Hendrix is that when you listen to that kinda artist, so far removed from the era of their time, there is an objectiveness to the quality of their music. Yet their music remains subjective. And so as a fan of music, I feel a little slighted by myself for not resonating with an artist as revered as Jimi Hendrix as that objective qualityness might make me want to. Still there are pockets on this album that I find very interesting and worth listening to again if it played and I wasn't in a skipping mood.

My favorite Experience album, slightly edging out Electric Ladyland. This really changed rock music in its day.

Love Hendrix, really like this album even if it's lacking many of his more iconic tracks.

You cannot hear Jimi!

title track absolutely slaps

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Liked it more than i thought i will

Gran album para 1967. Algunas canciones son geniales y todo el disco es innovador.

not as strong as his other two albums, but this is still a classic and shouldnt go unnoticed. as always great guitar work throughout

This is probably the first time Jimi has clicked with me. I’ve never been a hug fan if when virtuoso guitarist just “play really well”, especially as someone that doesn’t play guitar. It’s just a part of his music that I’ve never quite been able to get over, songs with multiple, long solos that are probably impressive to those that have picked up a guitar and tried to learn more than Smoke on the water. On Bold as Love, I feel like the grooves and riffs are more focused than my other attempts to “get into” Jimi. There are moments that I feel drag, but I find these songs to be much more interesting as a result.

37/1089 - Suprisingly jazzy! Lots of variation in all the types of songs and the effects were cool.

I've never actually listened to a full Jimi Hendrix album, but I do get why at the time that this album came out and their debut album was such a beautiful a deal! He was pushing the boundaries way before he stepped on the stage but my God he was amazing in his guitar work and it shows even in the opening of the album! Solid album would listen again!

Amazing. And I don’t normally enjoy bonus material, but learning about the phasing that so impressed Hendrix is fascinating. Great, great album.

This is another one where I knew the hits but had never listened to the album. It has two of my favorite Hendrix songs, Little Wing and Bold as Love. Strong solid album. Don’t understand the opening track. Didn’t like it. Outside of the opener I enjoyed all but two of the other tracks. However, the good outweighs the not as good here and I would still give this a 4.

Searching for a sound recquires quite a bit of noise.

Favorite Hendrix album.

The guitar playing and drumming put in so much work, it's like a secret sauce in Jimi's music. This one was a little sporadic in quality, but still plenty of jams.

⭐⭐⭐⭐ 7/10 Great album, nothing really stands out so it becomes a bit of a background album. However, 'Bold as Love', I didnt know John Mayer covered rather than wrote this song. Great surprise

Classic guitar rock from Jimi Hendrix

8.5/10 - delightful

It was ok. A little bit chaotic.

Perfect masterclass on face melting guitar licks

Just because you're listening to him doesn't mean you're hearing him - Sidney Deane

I like the funkier bass sounds of the first couple songs, but the rest of the album was hard to pay attention to

Un poil perché comme le suggère la couverture, mais quand même des bons petits riffs reconnaissables entre mille.

Very experimental and innovative for its time, lots of phaser/flanger effects, the bass and drums are great, love that sixties production. All round great record with a mix of blues and psychedelic songs

Never listened to this before for some reason even though I really like his other two albums. This is just as good as the others, if not better. Bold as Love may now be my favourite Hendrix song. Fav tracks: Bold as Love, If 6 Was 9, Little Wing

Not to my liking! Have never got on with Jimi Hendrix and have not understood why he is regarded so highly. But then other people are entitled to their opinion!

i wish i was experimental enough to give credits and have something to say but actually it's not my cup of tea

- entspannt, aber war irgendwie seehr Hintergrundmusik für mich, da kaum etwas gesondert herausgestochen hat 2,75 / 5

My first album to listen on this journey. Nice.

I often heard a Best Of growing up as my mum likes him, but this is my first time actually listening to an album. A few massive tunes but not impressed overall, feels like there's a lot of filler

Classic. Enough said.

4.5

some classic hendrix psych. it’s probably not better than ladyland but i think it’s an easier album to just chill and listen to

Always enjoyed Jimi's music, just never felt i loved him the way many people do, but definitely respected him. Can't deny this was a great listen from start to finish though, he was killing it.

Beautiful and innovative songs with so much texture

feel like every song has something else to enjoy and unpack over multiple listens very good

love this one

He's always good

Glad it didn't disappoint. Very solid first Hendrix listen.

Guitar slaps but not really blown away

Incredible album. Stories with strong summer of love themes. Favorites: - Little Wing - If 6 Was 9 - You Got Me Floatin’ - One Rainy Wish - Bold as Love

It was good, I enjoyed it. The opening “Exp” was kind of weird haha. Overall it was very groovy and funky.

01) EXP - 1,0 02) Up from the Skies - 8,0 03) Spanish Castle Magic - 8,0 04) Wait Until Tomorrow - 8,0 05) Ain't No Telling - 8,0 06) Little Wing - 8,0 07) If 6 Was 9 - 7,0 08) You Got Me Floatin' - 8,5 09) Castles Made of Sand - 7,5 10) She's So Fine - 7,0 11) One Rainy Wish - 7,5 12) Little Miss Lover - 7,0 13) Bold as Love - 8,0 TOTAL: 7,19 (72/100) Current ranking: 257/453

Not a big Hendrix fan. Some of his tunes will hit me in a good way when the timing is right, but for the most part, just not a big fan of his music. Best song for me is if 6 Was 9. Thankful the classic rock stations cut off the extended version with all the flute shit. F the flute. Spanish Castle Magic, Castles Made of Sand and Little Miss lover are other tunes that were solid. Overall pretty decent, just not my preferred musical taste 3

Lmao. Jimi may be my primary example of music I feel like I grew out of. I used to love everything he made but as I've aged, I recognize that he was a great and revolutionary guitar player, but I've pared the stuff I like back down to a greatest hits album. Back in the day though, Axis was always my least favorite of all of the "Experience" albums. It's too psychedelic for me which is exemplified by the intro song of an alien doing an interview and then beaming up to its ship or something. This album does have one of my favorite Jimi Hendrix songs though, and that's Little Wing. I love the melody and guitar tone of that song so much. I just wish it was longer. Shout out Yellow Ledbetter for basically ripping it off wholesale. Pearl Jam is lame except for that one album. As a whole I think AXIS is pretty boring and aimless. Particularly compared to the other two Experience albums. 3

3.5 I know I’m not really breaking any new ground here, but this is probably the weakest of Henrix’s three albums. I admittedly owe a re-listen to Electric Ladyland (and I’m sure I will before this list is done), but coming off the heels of their debut, this just doesn’t seem to have the same raw energy or punch to it that that does - or all the classics contained within for that matter. Still, there are some great songs here, with Spanish Castle Magic being one of my personal favorites from The Experience across their entire catalogue. It’s funny, I originally discovered the song through the first Guitar Hero game, where they, for whatever reason, decided to make the song an instrumental. Regardless, I still always liked and played the track, and so I was pretty mind-blown to learn years later that vocals are indeed supposed to accompany it - which improves it a lot in my opinion. Castles Made of Sand is another top-tier Hendrix song for me as well, and it probably contains what I would consider the best lyrics of his entire discography - it always gives me a bit of existential thought, but I think mostly in a good way. Outside of those two, I don’t really have a ton of praise to throw around. Little Wing is pretty good, but I never quite got all the hype surrounding it - it’s definitely far from what I consider among the group’s best, especially being that it almost feels like it’s over before it even starts. I also used to like the song If 6 Was 9, but conversely, it felt a bit too long to me here - not sure if I’m used to a shorter, single version? The rest of this is pretty middling, though I was surprised to see that another member of the band had a penned song with a vocal lead on the album. It’s not particularly great - if anything, it’s mostly a reminder of what Jimi has that separates him from every other artist of the era - but as far as that sort of inclusion goes, it could certainly be a lot worse. That all to say, you can’t deny Hendrix is truly a one-of-a-kind artist, and I think this proves that even his lesser offerings are still pretty good. While this doesn’t quite capture the greatness of his other records, there’s nothing bad to be found, and I enjoyed my time with it here.

Pretty groovy man

This is soooooo good. As far as I'm concerned, the more psychedelic Jimi is, the better! Liked Songs Added: Spanish Castle Music Little Wing Castles Made Of Sand One Rainy Wish Little Miss Lover Bold As Love

One Rainy Wish will forever be in my head. Jimi was good at arranging a song and making it an experience for those who chose to listen. His artistry is just unmatched to me, one of the rare artists I can just throw on at any time while in any mood. Love this album!

Stuffers in comparison to the other two JH studio albums and doesn’t quite have the same historic impact.

Adore jimi hendrix. Classic album

Good album, some amazing songs and some I didn't feel too strongly about. Would relisten

Oh i know Jimi. I love me some Jimi, I truly don't listen to Jimi enough though. Can't really go wrong with Jimi. I do think another one of his albums is better than this.

BEST SONGS: - Exp - Ain't No Telling - Little Wing - You Got Me Floatin' - Bold as Love

Some big hits on here but not every song was great and some not so good.

Pretty decent, I liked some of the songs.

First Hendrix album, solid listen, nothing really stood out to me, but at the same time, nothing sounded bad or terrible. If there's more than 1 Bob Marley album in this list, there's bound to be more Hendrix and I look forward to listening to more.

It’s Jimi Hendrix.

One of the great albums by Jimi Hendrix. Nothing more to say about that.

This album turned my brain inside out when I first heard it as an 8th grader in the late 60s. Some of it sounds a bit dated now - BUT - the entire album gets a boost to the top rating simply based on the fantastic track "Spanish Castle Magic" - it sounded amazing all those years ago and still sounds as fresh and energetic today.

I've listened to Hendrix's debut album a while back and wasn't impressed by it. Considering his reputation, I wanted to relisten to it for some time, since my understanding and taste in music have changed considerably since then. After listening to Axis: Bold as Love, I no longer think this is necessary, since the problems I've found with this album are largely the same. Although I feel like Axis is an overall improvement at production quality, the main issue remains the same—Hendrix just can't write good music consistently. There's some genuine greatness here, and it’s hard to deny how good Jimi Hendrix is at playing guitar, but the rest sounds like generic psych/blues rock. From the two albums from him that I've heard, I would describe his music as "sparks of brilliance in the sea of mediocrity." To be fair, this is probably not his fault. As Hendrix, along with The Beatles, is seen as one of the biggest trendsetters in rock, it's the other bands that sound like him, not the other way around. But how good or bad the music was back when it was released is entirely irrelevant to how good it is today. And today Axis is still good but unimpressive. 7/10

I didn't really like it. But then again I'm pretty particular with music. Just like, the vocals weren't very good/special and also the guitar wasn't that interesting. Some of the more African influences were interesting. Wouldn't listen to again. Songs I liked most were Castles Made of Sand and Bold as Love (good instrumental last minute).

A realização máxima do rock psicodélico

impressiona pelo contexto mas eu não sou tanto o alvo nao

it's hendrix!

It’s Jimi Hendrix - enough said.

I liked it, the vocals were good.

Hard to really get a sense bc Apple Music kept putting it on shuffle and it’s definitely An Album. Different from other Jimi albums with which I’m more familiar in that it seemed to have a stronger connection to a funk/soul vibe as opposed to the solid blues roots of the Hendrix I expect (tho maybe I just listened to the same song over and over? Hard to say.) Regardless, the same intangible magical ability to turn every riff into something transcendent that comes with everything he does.

Fine. Trippy acid rock.

Guitar very very good. Everything else okay I guess

4*

Near when we started this project I listened to a playlist called Electric Ladyland, and thought "wow none of this singing sounds like Hendrix, and the recordings sound very modern". I gave an album of Jimi Hendrix covers 4 stars and thought there were enough interesting & weird songs that I might revisit and call it a 5. That's hilarious. I haven't heard very much of this one before and it was real cool. Album cover is outrageous and cool, like the sort of brag that would look pathetic from anybody not at mythological status. Jimi could have straight up said "I am clearly a deity from outer space", and you'd have to go "well.. he's got a point there."

Anyone who says he’s not the greatest guitarist is either severely over- or under-thinking it.

Dit album is een soort showcase. Kijk: Dit is wat super getalenteerde muzikanten zouden KUNNEN doen! En ik ben het ermee eens, alles klinkt zeer indrukwekkend en ingewikkeld. Maar dit is gewoon niet echt iets wat ik ooit ga luisteren als ik lekkere muziek wil horen. Er zitten heel veel tempo wisselingen en andere technische dingen in, nogmaals: Briljant. Maar jezus, soms wil ik gewoon naar muziek luisteren omdat de muziek goed is, niet meer en zeker niet minder. Dat Noel Redding nummer was trouwens niet nodig. Hele matige toevoeging aan een verder prima album. Alleen ik word hier niet zo wild van als sommige andere mensen, als ik gitaar kon spelen was ik hier vast meer fan van. En dat is beetje de conclusie van het hele album; ik ben hier gewoon niet kenner genoeg voor, dus is het een prima album. FAVO: Wait until tomorrow, Little Wing, If 6 was 9, One rainy wish

Anything Hendrix is instant five stars for me. This album also got what might be the prettiest song ever - Little Wing. It's hardly a unique take to say Hendrix was the greatest guitarist ever. For me it's for this unique blend he had - he had a modern and interesting approach to the instrument, really taking its expressive powers forwards, while being extremely rooted in blues traditions. He had unique arrangements, effortless technique, while still creating popular songs that a lot of people could enjoy. He's super influential, but nobody can ever sound quite like him. In a sense, he also shaped the image of the guitar hero, the lead guitar legend as the main instrument in a rock band. By the way, Hendrix was also a tremendous rock-blues singer, full of expression. The band does so many different things, funky songs, psychedelic swing, it’s all extremely original, inventive and fun.

Don't think I ever listened to this in its entirety, despite loving Little Wing + If 6 Was 9 + Castles Made of Sand (to a lesser degree). Unfortunately this dive didn't end up resulting in the discovery of any other truly strong songs. Maybe One Rainy Wish, but that's about it.

Experientment songs aside pretty okay album, with Little Wing being a standout

Joni changed the landscape of guitar, but he also wrote some fantastic songs. Every song on here is incredible (with the exception of the trippy first track). It must also be noted that this isn’t just a Jimi Hendrix album, it’s the Jimi Hendrix Experience. Mitch Mitchell and Noel Redding do not get enough credit. I’m especially enamored by Mitchell’s drums. He makes If 6 Was 9 work. Maybe another drummer could have done it, but in my ears he managed to stand out even playing next to the legend that was Hendrix, and that should be noted.

Legende? Ja, mag sein. Heißt aber nicht, dass das jedem gefällt. Experimentell? Ja! Musik zum Genießen? Eher nicht!

Some classics on this record but outside of those, only a couple more interesting tunes.

A god to guitar fans around the world, it’s surprise that Jimi Hendrix is someone I don’t really listen to much. This album was a lot of fun, Jimi was great on it and that meant his guitar playing was brilliant. Great album!

pretty good, I'll have to come back and listen to it again

Ah, my good old friend Mr. Paul Caruso, being spooky and awesome for almost 60 years running. Time was, in the old days, the heads wouldn’t even consider listening to your opinions about music until you had consumed this one thoroughly.

Little Wing is a special song. But a lot of this was just ok. 3/5

On Axis: Bold as Love, Jimi paints outside of the lines with pure chaos as his Stratocaster brushes against an alternative universe. Disruption and distortion is the name of the game on a lot of Jimi’s records but especially this one. I admire his guitar play as I always have since first listening to him in high school. Of course there were some songs that transported me to the many worlds Jimi has created for us music lovers. However, it was hard to sink into this record as a whole. Before I go, I must say - If it wasn’t for Jimi then we wouldn’t have a lot of the guitarists and sounds we hear today. Thank you for that Jimi! Favorites: Little Wing, Castles Made of Sand, One Rainy Wish

Not a Hendrix fan

Such an underrated Jimi album. Not much in the way of singles that get airplay on the one for some reason, but that means you can jump in and almost hear it like new if you not familiar with it.

Great album, better than I thought it’ll be

Timeless

4 stars easy

Awesome

This is good - slightly insane but good.

Jimi.

Great album, great sound. Widely imitated but no one can do it like them. Sadly the imitators dilute the effect but when you consider the context of the era. Groundbreaking music and coolness factor off the charts.

Although Electric Ladyland might be everyone's go to album from Jimi Hendrix, fairly enough, I think Axis matches and even surpasses some of its strengths. The production is a lot cleaner, which perfectly serves some of the weird psychedelic riffs that Hendrix shows throughout the record. In terms of lyricism and vocals, as shown in songs like the iconic Little Wing or the beautiful Castles made of sand, Hendrix is at it best, and even Noel Redding takes the lead in a fun enough song. Overall a treat for every Hendrix fan and for everyone else for that matter.

Are you experienced gets all the love, but Little Wing is a killer song.

Too experimental for me. Although he's one of the greatest guitarists, I expected more vocals and fully produced music.

Day 16: Axis: Bold as Love - The Jimi Hendrix Experience. The name "The Jimi Hendrix Experience" is not an arrogant label; they were quite the experience. Jimi Hendrix was one of the most influential guitarists of all time. He has inspired many individuals to pick up a guitar, as well as many guitarists to put down their guitars upon realization that they cannot play guitar quite like Jimi Hendrix. The psychedelia in the music is so intense that somebody like me, who has never done actual psychedelics, can still feel the effects of this album. To add onto that, I was playing Minecraft while listening to this album (perhaps I should've put it aside during the listen instead), and it really made the experience much cooler. During Hendrix's brief four-year career, he changed the world of music for the better, and the effects of his impact can still be felt today. The Jimi Hendrix Experience may only have three studio albums, but there is always a lot to discover inside of them. Personal Enjoyment: 5/5. How Much It Belongs Here: 5/5.

Not stero, a little trippy. Different structure, shorter than AABA. Instruments generally more prominent/featured than vocals. Like the energy of Spanish Castle Magic, noticed a lot of syncopation under guitar. Little Wing, ex, meanders its way to a "chorus" and ends. Interesting subject of If 6 was 9, wtf is the outro flute thing. Enjoy Castles Made of Sand, probably has the most structure. Like the chill beat of One Rainy Wish, interesting modulation in riff. Effect on vocals in Little Miss Lover; emphasis is clearly directed toward instrumental. Bold As Love tempo is kinda stoned, second half solo builds off; could probably go for a while.

The spirit of the psychadelic era. Such a great sound. Hendrix's 'lazy' vocals are as much a part of that sound as his fabulous guitar work.

I'm sure he was good at the guitar and stuff, but this really isn't a great album.

Some amazing guitar as you’d expect from jimmy with Spanish Castle Magic and You got me floating great songs. Overall decent album but won’t rush back with Electric Ladyland remaining Jimi’s best work by far

I don't trust any of you rating Jimi 2 stars

not his best work, and some janky tracks in there. but can't deny the guitar work is incredible

Can see why it's highly rates but no reason for me to go back to

Enjoyed this more than Meat Is Murder but I don't think I'll rush to listen to the full thing again

Bit of a chore. Some attention grabbing songs like Spanish Castle Magic but ultimately not for me

You know I know I was supposed to like this but I didn’t in its entirety. Some supper cool sounds but also I wasn’t thrilled about going back for a 2nd listen. Nothing I liked that I did not already know I did. Also why did I give moby a 4 it had thrown off this whole scoring thing and they are both 3. - ambivalence with a banger or two thrown in

Has some great moments, like ‘Little Wing’ and ‘If 6 Was 9,’ but it didn’t hit the same highs as other Hendrix albums I’ve heard. The creativity and talent are clear, but a few tracks didn’t stand out as much. It’s a good album, just not my favourite.

Class - some real bangers on there. Little wing, castles made of sand.

The good tracks are so good it brings up the rating, bit of filler but overall a great album

Good record but not one I'll necessarily go back to. Bold as Love a 10/10 closer though.

Boaah, Woa, quieek Es ist einfach bewunderswert, was man aus einer Gitarre alles rausholen kann.

I remember exactly where I was when I first saw the recording of Jimi Hendrix at the Monterey Pop Festival, performing and then lighting his guitar on fire. My teenage brain exploded. I love this album, Jimi Hendrix can do no wrong. The only weak track was the Noel Redding one, it was such a break from the style of the rest of this masterpiece. Rock on, my dude. Rock on.

Amazing album. This is the first album I've listened to so far that really feels like an album rather than just 10 or 12 songs. Although I wouldn't say there's a bad track on the album, some songs stood out more than others, like Little Wing, Spanish Castle Magic, and Castles made of sand are really outstanding.

Own

Nothing special, moving on

★★★★½

The vibe is spacey and unpredictable. Jimi's guitar playing is sharp, but feels like it’s floating. It reminds me a little of early Pink Floyd but louder and more chaotic. It’s creative and bold, though not always focused.

Always a wonderful album to listen to. As a 29 year old, I love these classics and a good reminder of simpler times full of great music. Thanks Jimi

Legendary Jimi Hendrix. Amazing stuff, but not so magical as his (their) debut album

I wasn’t a huge fan. I did like the use of stereo and making it sound like the music was all over the room, and sometimes circling you… but overall I give it 4.7/10 I guess I just don’t like messy electric guitar solos. But after hearing some of John Mayer’s covers of these songs, I just can’t listen to the original and like it as much or more… sorry Jimmy, John did it better IMO.

Flashes of something special but it didn't fully come together for me. Bold as Love was my fave by a lot. 3.5 stars.

I love this little bit softer Jimi. Thoroughly enjoyable!

I love this album.

Nah

Listened to this before years ago, but nevertheless was a fun revisit. Amazing mixing, tasteful psychedelic guitar from one of the best to ever do it. These guys can SWING. Some of the songs on the B side didn’t blow me away. 4/5

not my music genre sorry

Easy 10

Cleaner sound than it's predecessor, but not as high quality on the songs, except "Little Wing", which I absolutely adore. 4 stars

4.5/5