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Electric Ladyland is an amazing foundational rock album, with influence from blues, pop, jazz, disco, and more. Jimi Hendrix is undeniably a founding father in the realm of guitar, and this album is heavily indicative of that. Best track: Still Raining, Still Dreaming.
There are some true classics here. "All Along the Watchtower" is everything a good cover should be. An artist (like Jimi) can take an existing song and imbue their own essence into it. Dylan would likely have never performed it this way and Jimi just elevates it. It's amazing that someone who died so young left such an enduring body of work.
This was a long album, but it was so good the time flew by.
Now THAT’S an easy 5. Just beautiful, psychedelic jamming for an hour and a half and somehow its never weak. Also the big famous all along the watchtower is muuuuccchhh better in the context of the album with the buildup to it. Also the album is just about Sex, amazing. Standouts are Voodoo Chile(both parts), gypsy eyes, rainy day dream away, still raining still dreaming and all along the watchtower.
Jimi Hendrix and an electric guitar, name a more iconic pair. He's got such a groove in his style. It's undefeatable. Loving ALL OF THEM. I'm not at the point where I can distinguish a single track as being my favourite.
One of few albums with songs with double digit run times that actually make it worth it to listen to all the way through. Fully integrated into my rotation. Excellent album start to finish.
One of my favourite albums ever! MASTERPIECE!
So incredibly hazy, probably one of the best one-two punches of a closing run. The summers heat probably helped too… Outstanding
invocation. love. play. ethereal. seductive. transporting. a vibe. transcendent. home. fuck. how can an album be so good. touched by the gods. holy guitar. wah. wailing. ELECTRIC.
Not so keen on the long wig outs, but what an album
“Are You Experienced?” has more of the trademark (more accessible) Hendrix hits, whereas this one is a bit more experimental and jammy (see: “Voodoo Chile”). Still lots of great blues-rock hooks, though, and the guitar play might be even more impressive. 4.5 stars
Absolutely brilliant. Distinct vocals, ground breaking lead guitar work, incredible players, and fantastic songs. Best of the best
It has become more and more apparent to me over the last few years now much I love and appreciate this record. It's an absolute pleasure to hear Jimi at his peak. I love every minute of it, even stupid Little Miss Strange.
so goddamn iconic
Awesome
Ikoniskt rock album av världens kanske bästa gitarrist någonsin. Fantastiskt gitarr spelande såklart men även otroligt låt skrivande, sjungande och alla andra instrument låter också väldigt bra.
A true classic, a genius
Super
All Along the Watchtower, Voodoo Child
One could argue that all of Hendrix's studio albums were extraordinary in their own way. This one is certainly no different. It's psycadelic, bluesy, 60's rock at it's best. Jimi was just such a pioneer in so many ways that it's hard to overstate the importance of his work. I could go on and on about the riffs, the lyrical themes, the composition, etc... etc... but it all boils down to this is a masterpiece of a double album.
Super chill Pacing problems
Hendrix is probably the coolest guy to ever hold a guitar and easily one of the best to ever play one too. This album just oozed cool from start to finish and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The way that guitar sang from track to track was as varied as it was gorgeously executed, and Hendrix's vocals are smooth and cool too. Favourite tracks were: "Crosstown Traffic", "Voodoo Chile", "Long Hot Summer Night", "Gypsy Eyes", "1983...", "All along the Watchtower" and "Voodoo Child (Slight Return)". Will be listening to a lot more of this guy.
Really enjoyed this start to finish. Listened to it multiple times over the weekend. Rare I find I can find an album just to completely switch off to.
So many great tracks on this and all just so raw. Just an iconic album, what a legend. Generational run of are we experienced, axis bold of love and this.
easily one of my favorite albums of all time. jimi, ily favorite song: gypsy eyesssss
Beautyyyy
Excellent showcase for one of the best to ever pick up a guitar. The other members of the band also get their own time to shine here. Just a fantastic double album. The extended songs feel meaty. And who can forever his version of All Along The Watchtower.
anything jimi hendrix = masterpiece
Sprawling, amazing, impossibly ahead of its time.
Will put this on again and again. Legend of an album.
Best performer of his time, best album he ever made. I always use Hendrix as the example for the ultra-accelerated evolution of rock in the '60s. From "I Wanna Hold Your Hand" to "Purple Haze" in a mere 3 years. Thank you, LSD!
I've never really listened to Hendrix and god I'm torn between 4 and 5 here. On one hand, this truly is the best guitar noodling I've ever heard..but it is over an hour and it really doesn't need to be quite that long. Fuck it, All Along the Watchtower is currently playing.
This album is just out of this world. In fact, it creates a word of its own, the Electric Ladyland. Jimi really puts the sex & drugs in sex, drugs, rock&roll. I can only imagine the amount of substances he was on while making this. There is one thing that ties this album together, makes it work: the incredible guitar work. If aliens ever come to earth and ask what a guitar is, I'm playing them this album and we become best friends. Really, the guitar tones are so incredible, the solos are so memorable and they really bring the sound to the next level. There is even two 13+ minutes long songs to really flex his guitar muscles. This is such a crazy and trippy listen, one of the wildest music adventures one can go on.
In this listereners humble opinion the best psychedelic albums balance out their conceptual noodles with tight songcraft, so that the listener isn't just assaulted with one 14 minute wander after another, but rather gets to enjoy a few 14 minute wanders among the collection of bobby rock songs. That's exactly what this is. The noodles are noodly, which, when you are listening to arguablty the best ax man to ever do it, is great fun. Even more so the shorter songs are by and large fantastic - Crosstown Traffic, Burning of the Midnight Lamp, and of course the final two absolute classics. All it makes for an album that is sprawling but never fristratingly so, as it's ambition remains tethered as a collection of good to excellent songs. Special mention to my favourite drummer OAT Mitch Mitchell cutting absolutely sick all over this album. Out of sight.
This album had been with me for the last majority of my life. I listened to it again. Still great. 1983 A Merman I Should Turn to Be is an all time classic, to say nothing of Voodoo Chile, Have You Ever Been, Watchtower etc
Probably Hendrix’s magnum opus, and certainly one of the very best psychedelic rock albums of the genre’s 60s heyday, this is a fantastic double album that shows the full range of his talents, not just as a guitarist, but also as a songwriter. There’s tracks pointing towards genres including prog (‘1983’), funk (‘House Burning Down’), and metal (‘Voodoo Child’), but also poppier numbers like ‘Crosstown Traffic’, ‘Long Hot Summer Night’ and ‘Burning of the Midnight Lamp’. There’s also his fantastic reimagining of ‘All Along the Watchtower’, surely one of the best covers ever recorded. The whole band sounds phenomenal throughout.
lo escuche mientras leia Arlt y entre en un trance del que sospecho voy a salir el lunes
It's easy for me to fetch some of my top Hendrix tracks. *Axis: Bold as Love* is an album that gets frequent spins, and both *Electric Ladyland* and *Are You Experienced* I have great familiarity thanks to the indoctrination by my father, with the hits appearing frequently in my digital shuffles. Simply put, this album is perfect. This is an album full of musicians that are incredibly talented, gifted, and light years ahead of the rest putting every ounce of their being into crafting the best sonic experience one can possibly have. It's well known that Blues, Jazz and R&B are grandfathers to Rock n' Roll— and this album feels like the bridge. A few tracks I do think are weaker and forgettable. The album doesn't really feel like it "starts" until we hit "Crosstown Traffic", where the prior tracks really just feel like an introduction to the album. "Voodoo Chile" is absolutely peak, and is truly a great showcase of the trio's abilities as well firmly establishes that blues & rock n' roll relationship. "Little Miss Strange" feels like the most poppy entry, mainly due to the lyrical presentation, but still chalked full of great guitarwork. "Come On (Let the Good Times Roll)" has a great blues rock feel to it, that almost feels like it alone spawned artists that followed like ZZ Top. "Burning of the Midnight Lamp" has some fantastic, hypnotic guitar tone that shimmers and wobbles all around you in some peak psych-rock fashion. "Rainy Day, Dream Away" is a great jazz leaning entry, even if it wasn't the most impressive standalone track. "1983...(A Merman I Should Turn to Be)" feels like a track that is criminally underdiscussed in terms of Hendrix's discography. The second track on the album to crest over the 10 minute mark, but in contrast to "Voodoo Chile", this one feels much more like a psychedelic balled. The guitar & vocal work here truly takes me to another time, space, world & dimension as we journey through the highs and lows of this near 14 minute track. "Moon, Turn the Tides... Gently Gently Away" feels more like an outro to "1983...(A Merman I Should Turn to Be)" then a standalone track, partially due to it wrapping up side C. "Still Raining, Still Dreaming" has some great psychedelic guitar work as well, but lyrically is super weak for me. "House Burning Down" has a great bounce to it, and I love the squealing hit on the 1s. Lyrical work is much stronger compared to the prior track, and the solos are killer once more. Of course, "All Along the Watchtower" & "Voodoo Child (Slight Return)" are both all time classics, and are the tracks that get frequent replayment and are some of the tracks that you think of when you think about Hendrix's discography. I think what's so intoxicating about Hendrix's playing on this album, is that there are so many micro-moments— little quick licks & solos that last only a handful of bars that are so magical & other worldly. Like I could imagine entire hours, filled up with these brief moments on loop, or expanded into a full track all on their own. And he seemingly drops them as quick as they are introduced, and bringing the listener into the next one. His tone & the way he bends the guitar to his will is so beautiful— and to do it with such ease is mind boggling. The frequency and execution in which he does it gives off this feeling of effortlessness. It's easy, and seemingly nonchalant for him to execute playing to such a degree— meanwhile I, the listener am getting absolutely blown away and few have even come close to touching the excellence that is Jimi Hendrix.
Iconic, groundbreaking. Listened to this all the time in high school, still amazing.
FUCK YEAH
At this point everything has been said that can be about Jimi's guitar work. What I took away from this time around was his singing was amazing as well. Sure there's All Along The Watchtower that he made his own, but Have You Ever Been was a great contrast to his louder hits. And if nothing else, going through the entire album taught me that Voodoo Chile and Voodoo Child are 2 very different things.
I have no other words other than this is simplyyyy perfection of course it's 5 stars. some songs are a bit long yes but when i really think about it, why is that actually a problem? the vibes are there and it works and why am i in such a rush? i'm not actually in a rush so i'm going to enjoy every minute out of the 14 minutes and 59 seconds that is voodoo chile and then enjoy every second of the rest of the album
While not my favorite Hendrix album, and as others said, it could be improved if it was made into a single disc, it is another demonstration of a living force, extremely inventive, and trailblazing guitar music today.
What a wild ride! These insane guitar skills, creating such a consistent atmosphere - like being high in a trance, moving yourself in a smokey club.
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Not my favourite Hendrix but pretty damn up there as a classic amongst many many other classics of the time. As a power trio the Experience are unbeatable (Cream an exception, maybe). Incredible that it hits you with an intro, a couple of songs and bam - 15 minute blues. And doesn't lose you. Phenomenal. Maybe it is my favourite.
Como siempre Hendrix es un Dios, segundo disco que me toca y de principio a fin es una delicia escucharlo. Burning of the midnight lamp, Crosstown traffic y All along the watchtower son una genialidad.
I ignored Hendrix for so many years basically because the metal-leaning guitar-wanker types in school all liked him. I still remember the first time I actually listened to this album and was blown away by it. Very psychedelic very cool.
Based on the 2 albums to date, like Hendrix quite a bit more than I would have expected, maybe a little less guitar solo virtuosity and a little more...far out, man. Enjoy that the "slight" return to Voodoo Chile is still 5 mins+. Including the Stone Roses (received later, reviewed earlier) on an epic run of 7 4/5 star albums - I like a wide variety of music/I have no critical faculties (delete where appropriate...)
C'était certain qu'il y aurait du Jimi Hendrix, on fait difficilement plus influent en ce qui concerne le rock. Je connais un peu, sans être fan, mais je ne m'étais encore jamais penché sur cet album en particulier de sa courte carrière. Comme j'aime le dire (enfin, quiconque connaît un peu le sujet pourrait en dire autant), dans la guitare rock, il y a un avant et un après Jimi Hendrix. Chacun de ses albums est caractérisé par une audace et un avant-gardisme qui faisait de Jimi Hendrix une sorte d'OVNI et de prophète à la fois. Il a été parmi les premiers à expérimenter plein de choses qui sont devenues standards par la suite, à commencer par la distorsion, mais pas que. Electric Ladyland poursuit dans la même veine que les deux précédent, en poussant encore plus loin le style. Cette fois, il n'hésite plus à faire de très longs titres souvent planants en plus de titres plus courts et plus directement accrocheur. Le fait est que cet album transpire le talent, la personnalité et l'envie d'essayer de nouvelles choses. Entendre ça en 1968, ça devait rendre complètement fou. Un des personnages les plus importants du rock tout entier et un album classieux qui mérite très largement sa place dans cette liste.
An incredible blend of blues, funk, soul, hard rock and psychedelia. Extraordinary playing and not only from Jimi. I can only imagine what this sounded like at the time... otherworldly! AlsoGypsy Eyes is a proto-Black Keys song I'm tempted to go with the full Voodoo Chile as my fave but I cant ignore the infectious hooks and all-timer riff of Voodoo Child (Slight Return)
Just an amazing album that ends with two bangers that easily brings it to a 4.5 at least. The guitar is so abrasive but also mesmerizing and smooth somehow.
Just such an epic album not only in how influential and ground breaking it was, but just the sound is so raw and unabashedly experimental. Does a great job of being both musically captivating and a far out psychedelic trip out soundtrack, where most of the time it's one or the other. Really cool to bring it all home with watchtower and voodoo chile (again). A perfect example of an album where you wish you were around for the release to take it home from the store and listen for the first time over headphones in your bedroom with a joint.
If you are a guitarist, this album is essentially the Big Bang. 60 years of electric guitar are building on this....The sounds on this album are STILL being copied today. Hendrix occupies a weird category in my mind - he doesn't feel like a musical genius the way Prince or Brian Wilson or Stevie Wonder is, and he is not really a virtuoso of his instrument the way other guitarists are, but he was a wildly creative visionary, and this is the album where it kind of all comes together in pushing the boundary. The sounds and layers of "All Along the Watchtower" are as mysterious and indecipherable as it was when I was 14....has two of my favorite Hendrix tunes in "Voodoo Chile (Slight Return)" and "Crosstown Traffic". Sonically, it is in a class by itself, BUT it is quite long and some of the songs are loose or not as well-written, fully fleshed out, etc. So at some point it's almost like you're comparing the most influential guitar album of all time to other albums you might prefer to listen to. I'm going to go 5 stars because I play the guitar, but think it's a 4 at minimum.
Is this a time machine or a dimensional portal? I didn't know where I go when I hear this album, but it's somewhere strange and beautiful and turbulent.
It feels wrong to say Electric Ladyland was ahead of its time. More like it exists outside of time. Very occasionally, I'd like the production to be a little more straightforward, but that would require him to come back to our space-time continuum, and who am I to wreak that paradox on our lowly planet?
In my book, if an album has songs the quality of Voodoo Chile, All along the watchtower, and Voodoo Child, I don't care about the rest of the songs. Those songs are so phenomenal, they make the album a great album. About the rest, there were some nice songs, and some ok ones. So, a 4,5/5.
Man, wie sinnlos es sich anfühlen muss Ende der 60er Gitarrenmusik zu machen wenn es jemanden wie Jimi Hendrix gibt. Man kann eigentlich jedes beliebige Genre mit Gitarre nehmen und es gibt einen Hendrix Song der perfekt ist. Es gibt eigentlich nur noch die Flucht in Punk und Ironie, und vielleicht Blockflöten. Wie fucking heavy das Album ist. Genial. Aber viel zu lang. Vieel zu lang. Man, muss der denn immer überall alles machen? Offenbar. Abwertung weil Doppelalbum? Auch albern. Weil Seite D natürlich für alle Längen entschädigt:
i’ve never actually listened to this in full before, and although it was quite long i still really enjoyed it
Most of the tracks on this album were such insane trips. Also, it ends with All Along the Watchtower AND Voodoo Child? Far out, man.
The Jimi Hendrix Experience formed in 1966. They released two albums in 1967 and a third, Electricladyland, in 1968. Just two years later, Jimi Hendrix was dead. Jimi Hendrix is universally praised as one of the greatest and most influential guitar players of all time. What is really astonishing, though, is how he established this legacy through a handful of albums released in the span of just a few years.
My third and final Hendrix album - what a tragedy his life was cut so short and crazy to think what he could have created had he had the opportunity to further mature and develop as an artist. I had not really appreciated his breadth before. As double album its unsurprisingly a bit all over the place and a bit baggy here and there - although there are plenty of genius moments - not least All Along the Watchtower - absolute banger and defining song for the era. I preferred Electric Ladyland as an album but AATW alone makes this a 5.
Can’t knock perfection
i like that one
Even when there are retakes and cuts on the album, the genius of Jimi Hendrix rings true.
Some of these songs ran a little long (looking at you "1983...(A Merman I Should Turn to Be)"!) but Jimi is Jimi. "Crosstown Traffic", "Gypsy Eyes", "All Along The Watchtower", and both "Voodoo Chiles" are enough to carry the album. No denying how influential he was and gone way to soon. Also, I highly recommend reading "Room Full of Mirrors" by Charles Cross. Very well researched biography on Jimi. Favorite song: "Voodoo Chile (Slight Return)"
First things first - you absolutely must listen to all of Hendrix’s three albums before you die. No question about it. This is probably the most psychedelic, noisy and experimental album of the three. Surprisingly very Beatlesque paralleling the white album that came out the same year. Very jammy and funky leaning into feedback and druggy jams. A lot more fun even though the bigger songs (other than all along the watchtower) are in the earlier albums. Five stars anyhow. Oh and 1983 one of the top Hendrix songs ever I love it.
incredibly electrify
Hendrix is so unbelievably good. Every single part is just immaculately put together. Picking a favourite feels sacrilegious, and I think that's a good indicator how I feel about the album. "All Along the Watchtower" is as good as the first time I heard it and every time I try to play it I fail miserably. 10/10
My first 5. Hendrix is up there for best guitarist even and this album has some of the best songs ever written. He and this album literally changed all music forever. What he did on the guitar had NEVER been done before. He helped invent modern music. This cannot be any less than a 5, not just on its historical impact but also on the quality of the music. I'm never not interested or excited listening to him play guitar.
Hendrix, brother. Amazing record
I consider this album one of the greatest in my lifetime. Hendrix was totally unique in his instrument, moving the electric blues pioneered by early urban greats like Muddy Waters, Howlin Wolf, etc., to new heights. Great album with the greatest musicians sitting in… especially love Winwood on keys… The lyrics very acid driven, and a great Dylan cover of All Along the Watchtower. A shame he passed so soon.
Awesome psychedelia, and a master of the electric guitar!!
Love this, the guitar is insane. It's like the guitar is the lyrics and not the words.
Amazing.
Amazing. I normally dislike any album this long but loved it all the way through
So good. So very, very good.
nice guitarr
Phenomenal, including the amazing cover of “All Along the Watchtower”, including psychedelic British pop played with Hendrix’s unmistakable virtuosity.
5/5. My favorite Hendrix album by a pretty healthy margin, and unfortunately his final album since he would go on to pass away around 2 years after. From most accounts, the recording of this album was a mess. Jimi had the band doing 50+ takes of certain songs, friends were being invited into the studio making the space super crowded among a ton of other stuff and he opted to self produce the entire album. But despite all the insanity, him and his band managed to make one of the few double albums that fully justifies its length. Every single song on here is great, however I have always especially loved the two behemoth sized tracks on here “Voodoo Chile” and “1983 (a merman I should turn to be.)” these longer, jammier songs really let the band flex their musical muscles and showcase Hendrix’s insane guitar skills. Near the end of the album you also get a cover of Bob Dylan’s “All along the watchtower.” And I am a massive Dylan-head so I tend to be very picky about covers of his songs, but Hendrix’s version of watchtower is one of the few cases where I think his cover exceeds the Dylan original. Fantastic album, my favorite Hendrix record and one of my favorites of the 60’s in general.
Ok so this is my first review, and i usually dont leave reviews anywhere. As a beginner and someone who really wanted to expand ones musical library, especially as i was looking to get more accustomed with this type of old school rock, i of course enjoyed this album. I even saved 5 songs in a separate playlist to keep as i go along. This is a good start on my cultural expansion Edit: yeah, later I realised its top tier
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No misses, perfect album. Hendrix is probably the best to ever do it
Solid 5 for me. If I could have seen anyone live it would have been Jimi.
Mesmerizing guitar, had no idea All Along the Watchtower was a cover
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amazing
In an alternate universe, this is one of his more "okay" albums compared to his amazing later work in the late 70s. I want to live in that reality. I'll have to make do with this perfect album.
When you think about it for a bit, “Electric Ladyland” was kind of the point where psych-rock started to go prog. Jimi’s guitar virtuosity already spoke for itself, but here in particular, it’s coupled with the complex compositions, more metaphorical and abstract lyrics, wild jazz-inspired improvisation and ridiculous song/album length that makes it a lot more like what King Crimson or Yes would be doing, not long after this record’s release, than much of any psychedelic band at the time. (Fun fact I found after listening: Hendrix was originally supposed to be apart of the jam session that lead to Emerson, Lake & Palmer, so I think my theory holds up to scrutiny.) Of course, none of that would matter if it wasn’t good. But it really is a sublime experience (pun intended)! For me, I’d say it’s actually Hendrix’s best work.
Well this is pretty damn good, innit? I've never consciously heard a note of Hendrix's music, so taking in this album has truly been an awakening for me. I can't begin to imagine how mind-blowing an experience this would have facilitated when it first dropped in 1968. Sure, it's a bit of a sprawler, but at no point did "Electric Ladyland" become tiresome to me as your man Jimi just unleashes sick guitar exploits, one after the other, for over an hour. People speak of Hendrix as one of the all-time revolutionary purveyors of the instrument, and yeah, I can't really argue with that on this evidence. I'll be buying this.
Absolute banger classic guitar rock album.
74 minuten lang Hendrix die linkshandig los gaat. Het is rauw, los, vrij. Een experience die nog altijd indruk maakt, met de ene solo na de andere. Ook leuk trouwens om van 'All along the watchtower' het origineel van Bob Dylan eens te draaien, je herkent het bijna niet terug. Hoe dan ook, dit zijn de sixties op hun top. Het was daarna weinigen gegeven om op dit niveau iets te laten zien.
(V) One of the greatest albums of all time. Wish I could say something more profound
This album was in heavy rotation in my high school years. I used to feel like I was the only teenager listening to this music in my 3rd world decaying public school. Even now, knowing how famous and influential it is, I still think my 14 year old self may have been right.
It’s Electric Ladyland, what did you think it would get?
No skips
It's a masterpiece with very sophisticated sounds. It was made in 1968. The production is sensational, among the most beautiful, the lyrics are a little less so, but it doesn't focus on these, so okay.
Excellent rock and roll!
The goat
Trailblazer for so many, and honestly hard not to enjoy.
-unterhaltsam -cooler Rhythmus -sehr gute Gitarre -ich mag das Genre -9.5/10
Man muss sich etwas daran gewöhnen, dass Jimi Hendrix einfach keine wahnsinnig krassen Songs schreibt und alle Lieder im Prinzip nur ein Vehikel dafür sind, seine Gitarrenskills zu präsentieren. Deshalb funktionieren für mich die 3-Minuten-Pop-Singles auch weniger und die beiden Longtracks dafür umso mehr. Das plus die beiden abschließenden Songs, die zu den beeindruckendsten Gitarrenstücken aller Zeiten gehören ("Voodoo Child" wahrscheinlich mein liebstes Gitarrensolo of all time) sorgt dafür, dass ich hier ganz knapp noch die 5 Punkte vergebe, obwohl hier und da auch mal ein mittelmäßiges Stück durchscheint.
Ich bin ja großer Jimi Hendrix Fan ohne dass ich wirklich oft Jimi Hendrix höre. Aber immer wenn, dann ist es ein Genuss
easy 5/5, superb listening
Hendrix didn’t make bad albums
Personally my favorite Hendrix album. Although it’s long and chaotic at times, it still holds up as a fantastic album. Voodoo is such a great jam. Although I wonder how songs like ‘Little Miss Strange’ made the cut…
5 all the way. Fucking unbelievable album. Discovered Hendrix in late jr high/high school in the mid 90s. This was probably his least accessible album across his three studio albums but it grew to be my favorite of his. I don't listen to Hendrix as much as I used to, but he still remains someone that shaped how I listened to music and what I appreciate in music. Probably haven't listened to this album in a year or longer but it still sounds as great as ever. Listened to it all weekend, loved every minute of it.
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A masterpiece by the greatest guitarist of all time. I can’t say enough great things about this album, packed with classics throughout.
A candidate for greatest record in rock history, Electric Ladyland is the only album, perhaps the only artistic statement, you need to convince yourself that the sixties really were that monumental an explosion in the history of ideas, & not just musical ones. We all have our favorites, albums that not only mean a lot to us but are works of genius when you really get down to it, but then there are figures that were so clearly on a different wavelength that it's difficult to put them in the same breath. Jimi, like Miles, like Louis, like Ella, like Ray, like Robert Johnson, is a conceptual & material breaker & shaker of form. & this record, probably his best, is one of the all-time rock, soul, funk, jazz, country, psychedelic, & - yep - pop albums. A true banger.
Godt blues rock med psychelia, jazz osv. det kombinerer mange genre og er angiveligt hans magnum opus. De siger at der blev holdt en masse fest i studiet og det også var det som albummet afspejlede. Virkelig mange gode numre og nogle gange synes jeg næsten det lyder helt live. Jeg lyttede kun til det 1 gang og det ved jeg ikke om jeg synes er fair.
Ok, so I don't think there's any way I'm not going to end up with a 5/5, so I'll try a track by track. 1. "... And the Gods Made Love": Freaky intro. If I'm in the car, this gets a skip. 2. "Have You Ever Been (To Electric Ladyland)": ok, warming up still. 3/5 3. "Crosstown Traffic": could be somebody else's best song in their catalogue. 4/5 4. "Voodoo Chile": head melted, sorry. 555/5 5. "Little Miss Strange": Noel Redding's song, with vocals that sound like the Kinks. Somewhat out of place on the album, usually I'd skip it, but listening patiently it's pretty good. 4/5 6. "Long Hot Summer Night": all right 3/5 7. "Come On (Let the Good Times Roll)": yeah it's a good time 5/5 8. "Gypsy Eyes": 4/5 9. "Burning of the Midnight Lamp" indulgent and hippie-ish with its muddy flanging effects on guitars and vocals as well(?) all with angelic choir. 2/5 10. "Rainy Day, Dream Away" lots of noodling here, HEY MAN, makes me think this is the basis for the 60-year old cliches of The Stoner Dude. But still, it's pretty great, I have to admit. 4/5. 11. "1983... (A Merman I Should Turn to Be)" another over-the-top 13 minute psych epic that would be parodied relentlessly except Jimi makes it this awesome. 55/5 12. "Moon, Turn the Tides....Gently Gently Away" 13. "Still Raining, Still Dreaming" 4.5/5 14. "House Burning Down" Another one that I don't love the production and mixing getting in the way of the song and the performance. 3/5 15. "All Along the Watchtower" GOAT 16. "Voodoo Child (Slight Return)" GOATer Along the way, there's a few tracks where you feel like they don't belong (and even thought "Is this really a 5/5?!") but by the end there's definitely no point arguing. Maybe tomorrow I'll play through an abbreviated tracklist and see how I feel. But still, clearly 5/5. No, 4.5, but rounding up.
Fire
me encanta este disco, pero lo queme un poco mucho en la prepa, entonces lo tengo en la bodega de descanso
Yeah, this is the best Hendrix album. A complete mess of a masterpiece.
Brilliant album, have always loved Hendrix. All Along The Watchtower was my fav song of the album with Voodoo Child (Slight Return) and Voodoo Chile being my other highlights with House Burning Down being my favourite first listen.
What can I say that hasn't already be said? Jimi was the best rock and roll guitarist ever. This third album from Jimi Hendrix Experience is exceptional.
Great album. Covers all the variant song writing and guitar skills nicely. Everything is covered, noodly guitar solos, pysedelic story telling, bluesy riffs & big hit crowd pleasers. Brilliant
10/10 – Masterpiece
I think this is a classic! I’ve listened to a few songs from this album before and saved a couple but i’ve never really dove deep into it. Today I went to the beach and it was the perfect album to listen to in the car and get the groove on.
I'll search for detailed information about Jimi Hendrix's "Electric Ladyland" album to provide you with a comprehensive in-depth review. Based on my research, here is an in-depth review of **Electric Ladyland** (1968) by The Jimi Hendrix Experience: --- ## Overview *Electric Ladyland* stands as Jimi Hendrix's magnum opus and the final studio album released during his lifetime. As his only self-produced album and his sole chart-topping record in the US, it represents the moment when Hendrix broke free from the constraints of his previous work to fully realize his artistic vision. The double album is a sprawling, ambitious work that defies easy categorization—blending psychedelic rock, blues, R&B, soul, and experimental soundscapes into a cohesive yet wildly diverse statement. --- ## LYRICS ### Thematic Depth and Approach Hendrix's lyrics on *Electric Ladyland* operate on multiple levels, from straightforward romantic narratives to complex psychedelic allegories: **Escapism and Utopia**: The title track "Have You Ever Been (To Electric Ladyland)" presents an idyllic sanctuary away from worldly chaos. Unlike the Beatles' *Magical Mystery Tour*, which embraced psychedelic chaos, Hendrix's "Electric Ladyland" offers genuine refuge—"I want to show you" suggests guidance toward something better rather than mere trippy spectacle . **Social Commentary**: "House Burning Down" directly addresses the racial tensions and urban uprisings of 1968, making it a powerful statement on African-American political activism . "1983… (A Merman I Should Turn to Be)" contains anti-war messaging ("Every inch of earth is a fighting nest") while exploring deeper themes of human progress and its limitations . **Mysticism and Transformation**: The "Voodoo Chile/Voodoo Child" suite channels blues mythology through a psychedelic lens, creating a persona that feels both ancient and futuristic. "1983" uses underwater imagery as metaphor for spiritual rebirth and escaping societal destruction . ### Vocal Evolution By 1968, Hendrix had developed significantly as a vocalist. On "Have You Ever Been (To Electric Ladyland)," he employs a sweet falsetto that demonstrates newfound confidence in his singing abilities . His voice functions increasingly as an instrument—texture and delivery often matter more than literal meaning, which some critics view as a weakness (the lack of consistent "lyrical gravity") but others celebrate as liberation from conventional songwriting . --- ## MUSIC ### Genre-Bending Diversity *Electric Ladyland* refuses narrow categorization. The album contains: - **Hard Rock**: "Crosstown Traffic" with its aggressive guitar-kazoo interplay and "Voodoo Child (Slight Return)" with its explosive opening riff - **Electric Blues**: The 15-minute "Voodoo Chile" stands as perhaps the most authentic electric blues recording by a rock artist—Hendrix channels the spirits of Delta bluesmen while pushing the form into new territory - **Psychedelic Soul**: The title track shows Curtis Mayfield influences in its rhythm guitar and backing vocal arrangements - **Experimental Sound Collage**: "And the Gods Made Love" opens with tape-manipulated drums and pitched-down speech - **Jazz-Influenced Jamming**: "Rainy Day, Dream Away" captures a relaxed, improvisational atmosphere ### Instrumental Virtuosity Hendrix's guitar work reaches its studio peak here. Unlike his first two albums, where solos were brief but intense, *Electric Ladyland* showcases sustained, lengthy improvisations that mirror his live performances. "Voodoo Chile" was recorded live in the studio with Steve Winwood (organ) and Jack Casady (bass)—Hendrix never stumbles across its 15 minutes, delivering scorching blues licks while singing simultaneously . The rhythm section of Noel Redding (bass) and Mitch Mitchell (drums) faces criticism for being overshadowed—Mitchell's "jazz cymbals" on "1983" particularly annoy some listeners —but their interplay on tracks like "Crosstown Traffic" remains tight and dynamic. --- ## PRODUCTION ### Technical Innovation As his first self-produced album, *Electric Ladyland* reveals Hendrix's studio mastery: **Stereo Panning**: The album features arguably the most creative stereo mixing in rock history. On "Crosstown Traffic," the word "cross" starts in one channel, "town" appears in the other, and "traffic" returns to the first—literally creating crisscrossing audio traffic . Instruments dance across the stereo field throughout the album, creating a dynamic, three-dimensional listening experience that remains underutilized in modern recording . **Sound Design**: "1983" uses watery, submerged guitar tones and distorted vocal effects that were revolutionary for 1968. The descending submarine sounds and wavy, shifting instrumentation create an immersive underwater atmosphere . **The Electric Lady Studios Connection**: Though the album was recorded primarily at Olympic Studios in London and Record Plant in New York, its creation directly inspired Hendrix to build Electric Lady Studios in Greenwich Village. The studio's construction—with its curved surfaces, theatrical lighting, and "floating" design—reflected Hendrix's desire for a creative environment that matched his artistic vision . ### Rawness vs. Polish The production maintains a deliberate rawness. As one reviewer notes, the album feels "like it's just been hewn from stone... self-indulgent, clearly improvised in parts, but held together by sheer force of will" . This imperfection becomes part of the album's charm—it sounds alive and immediate rather than over-polished. --- ## THEMES ### Breaking Boundaries *Electric Ladyland* refuses to let "blackness be narrowcast," presenting Hendrix as a multifaceted African-American artist unconfined by expectations of blues tradition or R&B convention . The album embraces technology, futurism, and psychedelia while maintaining deep roots in black musical traditions. ### Paranoia and Escape A current of anxiety runs through the album, established immediately by the disorienting opener "And the Gods Made Love." This paranoia alternates with offers of escape—whether to Electric Ladyland itself, the bottom of the ocean in "1983," or the blues sanctuary of "Voodoo Chile." ### The Double Album as Statement The very scale of *Electric Ladyland*—75 minutes across four sides—was audacious for 1968. Unlike most double albums, it contains virtually no filler; every track contributes to understanding Hendrix's "towering greatness" . --- ## INFLUENCE & LEGACY ### Immediate Impact The album reached #1 in the US and produced Hendrix's only Top 40 American hit with "All Along the Watchtower" (a Bob Dylan cover so definitive that Dylan himself admitted Hendrix improved upon his original) . Robert Christgau's contemporary review praised it as "the fullest musicalization of 'psychedelic' ever accomplished" . ### Guitar Innovation Hendrix established the template for electric guitar expression that influenced generations: - **Hard Rock/Heavy Metal**: The foundations laid here informed 1970s rock and subsequent metal - **Grunge**: Despite surface differences, Hendrix's blues-rock collision and feedback techniques provided the platform for 1990s Seattle guitarists - **Virtuoso Players**: From Robin Trower and Stevie Ray Vaughan to Joe Satriani and Prince, Hendrix's technical and emotional vocabulary became essential language ### Cultural Significance Living Colour's Vernon Reid identifies "the sheer power of his visionary imagination" as Hendrix's lasting contribution . The album demonstrated that rock could be simultaneously popular and avant-garde, technically dazzling and emotionally raw. --- ## PROS & CONS ### **Pros** | Aspect | Details | |--------|---------| | **Unprecedented Creativity** | Perhaps the most innovative use of the recording studio in 1968; stereo mixing techniques remain unmatched | | **Genre Fusion** | Seamlessly blends blues, rock, soul, R&B, and psychedelia without sounding scattered | | **No Filler** | For a double album, remarkably consistent—"one great song after another" | | **Guitar Virtuosity** | "Voodoo Chile," "Voodoo Child (Slight Return)," and "All Along the Watchtower" showcase peak Hendrix | | **Vocal Growth** | Sweet, confident singing on the title track; voice used effectively as instrument | | **Emotional Authenticity** | The blues feel "real" rather than imitative; Hendrix channels genuine pain and joy | | **"All Along the Watchtower"** | The definitive version of the song; a perfect fusion of Dylan's lyrics and Hendrix's sonic imagination | ### **Cons** | Aspect | Details | |--------|---------| | **Excessive Length** | "Voodoo Chile" (15 minutes) and "1983" (13+ minutes) test listener patience; "no way it needed to be that long" | | **Rhythm Section Limitations** | Mitch Mitchell's drumming occasionally feels one-dimensional; Noel Redding's bass is often too quiet in the mix | | **Self-Indulgence** | The freedom from producer Chas Chandler's discipline leads to some unfocused moments | | **"And the Gods Made Love"** | The opening sound collage is deliberately off-putting; Hendrix himself acknowledged it as "the track most people will jump on to criticize" | | **Lyrical Inconsistency** | Some tracks prioritize sound over substance; lacks the consistent lyrical depth of contemporaneous works | | **Muddy Original Mix** | Some vinyl pressings suffer from bass-heavy muddiness (though remasters have addressed this) | --- ## VERDICT *Electric Ladyland* is essential listening—not just for Hendrix fans or rock historians, but for anyone interested in the possibilities of recorded music. It captures an artist at the precise moment of maximum creative freedom before the pressures of expectation and perfectionism began to stall his output. The album's flaws—its self-indulgence, its occasional sprawl—are inseparable from its triumphs. This is music made without safety nets, where the searching and the finding hold equal value. Fifty years later, it remains "soulful, charismatic, full of seemingly boundless energy and relentless" —a benchmark that few artists have approached, let alone surpassed. As one critic summarized: "No self-respecting connoisseur of fine classic rock doesn't have *Electric Ladyland* in his or her collection. It is the pinnacle of the career of one of the greatest geniuses of the rock era" . **Final Rating**: 10/10—a masterpiece that defines the possibilities of electric music.
5 stars with the caveat that if they cut the 2 or 3 weakest songs, it might be an even tighter, more effective, "extra 5 star" album.
Look, there's a ton of bullshit on this list that's overrated nonsense. Jimi Hendrix is not one of those things. Sure, there's the classics everyone knows like 'All Along the Watchtowner' but *many* of the deep cuts on here are amazing - soulful but raucous, psychedelic but not cheesy. And while I usually *cannot* hang with noodly jam sessions '1983...(A Merman Should Turn to Be)' is not only deeply listen-able, it also feels like it predicts Afrofuturism in its vision of escape and happiness. The fact that this isn't his best album & is still insanely good speaks to what a talent that was lost.
So good. More bluesy than I expected
Had never heard the long version of Voodoo Chile - loved it, that plus crosstown traffic and watchtower get it a 5 anyway
Voodoo Chile baby
Magnificent
Fucking amazing, almost every song is a banger. Crosstown traffic is the fav and little miss strange was very interesting
I have quite a few Hendrix albums, but not this one, so,obviously some excellent stuff on here, plus a few songs I’d not heard before, Hendrix was a master, and I didn’t discover him till the early 80s - what a loss….
Another freebie. 5 star.
Jimi was unique at the time and so the recording shows. His command of his instrument was unparalleled and continues to inspire musicians across all genres. My favorite cut is Crosstown Traffic.
Very few albums could truly be considered the very best, and Electric Ladyland is undoubtedly one of those. This album is everything that's perfect about not only psychedelic rock, but rock in general. Every second is a well crafted masterpiece and will forever prove why Hendrix is one of the greatest musicians in history.
It's jimi.
The playing on this is sublime, recording quality is warm and has this genuine feel, I actually also enjoy the vocals and the way they play with the guitar, and effects on the guitar really pushing what it can sound like. It is long but the whole thing is such a vibe to me
What a fantastic sound experience this debut album was back in 1968. Not only were the Experience astounding musicians but Hendrix was a frontrunner in the recording process. Fantastic album with classic songs and jams. Voodoo Chile and All Along The Watchtower standout.
You can never go wrong with Jimi. I thought that Voodoo Chile went on a little long, and the cheering from the audience didn't add anything, which is why I hate live tracks. Even with the weird lyrics, Jimi is amazing. My Rating: 5/5
such a journey. doesnt require much to say, i will say though that it was an electric ladyland
5 stars. No notes, really. Absolute classic.
Очень интересный альбом!
This album is so cool. It does so much and then at the end just casually drops the greatest cover song of all time and the most iconic guitar riff of all time. Sure a few of the songs aren't quite top drawer, but the whole album still keeps you on your toes. You know instantly that there could be magic around any corner. And the fact that it still gives that sensation almost 60 years later is so crazy. People's little minds must've been blown to smithereens in 1968. Little Miss Strange, with the lead vocals by Noel Redding is a good reminder of how iconic Hendrix is as a vocalist as well as a guitarist. This track is perfectly fine but is such a step down in terms of charisma. The riff around 3mins of 1983 sounds to me like it was sampled/interpolated by Frank Ocean in Nights. Fave Tracks: Crosstown Traffic, 1983... (A Merman I Should Turn To Be), All Along the Watchtower, Voodoo Child (Slight Return) 4.7/5
An absolute classic. How many that Hendix’s career have developed had he lived? What a thought.
Never really heard too much of his stuff besides the super popular live performances, overall great album. Good vibes.
... and the gods made love--i had no idea jimi hendrix sounded like this have you ever been (to electric ladyland)--ok this is more the hendrix i know crosstown traffic--oh yeah now we're rocking his spoken word / singing is iconic, never heard anyone do it like hendrix voodoo chile--the guitar intro, oh yah. organ n all don't even need to listen to the rest lol 5/5 jk i ofc i'll listen to the whole thing wait voodoo chile is 15 minutes long?!?!? that was like 7 min max little miss strange--great guitar riff, then some beatles vocals coming in come on (let the good times roll)--great going. you can hear chuck berry's influence rainy day, dream away--oh wow this is incredible. the light rock beat, the sax and guitar, jimi hendrix singing softly. a talking guitar??? 1983... (a merman i should turn to be)--also getting some pink floyd vibes here.. except the first pink floyd album was only released one year prior. IS THAT A SITAR??? seagulls moon, turn the tides... gently gently away--great transition from 1983. love that this entire track is just transition still raining, still dreaming--talking guitar is back house burning down is a rocker all along the watchtower--iconic, the only song on the album that i already knew voodoo child (slight return)--ooooh listen to that guitar intro easy 5/5. 100% musically cohesive, every track fits into the album as a whole, from 15min voodoo chile to 1min moon turn the tides. no one can match hendrix
Incredible. Blues elements, jazzy complexity, rock sound experimentation, there's so much going on here. Loved it!
Quintessence
Ah, yes, the final testament of the legendary guitar God Jimi Hendrix. And it is a great final testament indeed, showing off everything Hendrix does well: mind-blowing guitar, soulful vocals, great drumming. Lots of soloing, especially on "Voodoo Child(first one)" and "1983", which generally doesn't really serve the album. But then, it's still Jimi Hendrix, and Hendrix is an all time great of music. It's not as tight as Are You Experienced? ,but it is still a great album nonetheless.
zarpado album. se nota la influencia en la musica rock actual, y claramente un innovador en la parte psicodelica de este genero.
Incredible
This rips
Easily a 5 star voodoo Chile is so cool and wa wa noise is peak! Not as good as jimis first album though in my opinion.
Classic album with some big hits and some deep tracks I wasn’t familiar with. There was a bit of filler, being a double album, but I enjoyed some of the longer, more psychedelic songs. Definitely needs a few more listens to fully appreciate it. Jimi was a one of a kind and it really shows on this album.
Upside down electric magic
Jimi Hendrix was an alien. 5
No comment needed. 5 stars for Jimi
Needs to be situated in context to truly understand it's value. Hendrix changed music forever and this album is a great example of why
“Rainy day, dream away Ah let the sun take a holiday Flowers bathe an’ ah see the children play Lay back and groove on a rainy day” Any excuse to revisit this absolute masterpiece. Jimi Hendrix has been my favourite guitar player since long before I ever picked up my first guitar and for me “Electric Ladyland” is his magnum opus. It is one of those records that I cannot do justice with words. It just bears plugging in and devoting your whole attention to because it not only perfected Psychedelic Rock music but also permanently changed the way everyone played the electric guitar. Some of the sounds Jimi achieves here are still jaw dropping nearly sixty years later. I can’t even begin to imagine what seeing him perform these songs live must have been like. If that wasn’t enough then the album closes with two of the greatest rock songs ever recorded. Jimi is also playing every instrument on the final cut of “All Along The Watchtower”, such was his insistence on perfection. When I first got hold of a copy of this I must have only been eleven or twelve years old. MP3s and iPods were becoming more popular but my parents were only in a position to hand me down a Sony Walkman portable CD player. This meant me bringing 2-3 CDs to school in my bag every day. Electric Ladyland was always in there. I got ridiculed by my peers every time I pulled that Walkman out on the school bus but I never let it bother me. Because I knew that having that Walkman meant I got to tune them out and replace their mockery with Jimi Hendrix the whole ride home. The word genius does not do this record or Jimi Hendrix justice and it is an album that I will always hold close to my heart.
5/5, this album especially is just perfect.
Legendary
Classic
Obviously 5. Inspired everything after it. Awesome. Can't quite get enough postitives. Some classics including his All along the watchtower, Voodoo Chile, etc rest all worth a listen.
Listened while getting new winter tires put on. Way ahead of its time. I think the mixing was a bit weird on the version I listened to on YouTube music. Maybe a little bit too long but crescendos to an incredible ending with Watchtower and Voodoo Child. nWo 4 life
freaking love this album, a classic and well loved. reminds me of my lovely boyfriend
Its such a good album people don't talk about enough and you truly see why he's considered one of the great guitar players
a behemoth of an album. oozing with creativity, this isn’t something you just listen to - you have to fully surrender yourself to an hour long transcendental experience. when it comes to rock, it really doesn’t get much better than this. easiest 5 stars of my life.
One of my favorite albums of all time but I am biased as a guitarist. The solo's are timeless.
i <3 jimi, he just has it the instrumentals are just so cool, guitar is insane and i love his voice i love his music but don’t always branch out of what i know, so this was a good listen for me, will def be returning to it standouts: little miss strange crosstown traffic come on (let the good times roll) (lowkey all of them) probs 4.5
I heard this record when I was 14... I knew right then that Jimi Hendrix was someone to be admired. Fast forwarding 50 years, im still inspired when I hear it.
Not every tune here is wonderful, but rest of the album more than compensates.
Sadly I'm not the biggest Hendrix man, it's a good vibe for sure but its just not my style all the time
Yes!!! THIS is what I'm talking about. There's no way this is 1963. Absolutely a vision, entirely unique, and really exciting to listen to. Bracing my seat, anticipating what was coming next. Production goes crazy. Apparently Hendrix produced this entirely by himself, which is insane. It's a long record, but it didn't feel long. In fact, the 13 and 15 minute tracks happened to be some of my favorites. You could honestly pick any track at random and know it's going to be a good time. Guitars and vocals are obviously standouts. I loved the moments where the guitar and vocals are in unison, and also when the guitar is used as a "voice." The special effects that are created are insanely cool and kinda just leave you with your mouth open, like "woah." This is truly unlike anything I've ever heard before. Solid 5/5.
My list has stopped, I have this on repeat now for good!
Great album!
How mind-blowing it must have been to hear Hendrix when all of his material was new - every album doing things the electric guitar never had before, setting the stage for decades of rock music to come. He was an intuitive and organic musician, but also worked exceptionally hard to make his albums the best they could be. This is a double album full of brilliance, from the extended blues masterpiece that is "Voodoo Chile" (featuring Jack Casady and a young Steve Winwood) to the rock-pop precision of "Crosstown Traffic". There are a few weak spots - "Little Miss Strange" sounds like a Monkees tune with a Hendrix solo bolted on top (not to throw shade at the Monkees) - but all in all it's full of brilliance from Hendrix and his co-conspirators.
Long hot summer night, come on let the good times roll, have you ever been to electric ladyland, burning of the midnight lamp Groovy influence of psychedelic, r&b, and blues. Hendrix’s insane playing mixed with a soothing sort of “talk” singing makes this album a versatile listen !
Last two tracks sensational
How does someone make words with a guitar? I just don't understand how Jimi was able to write these songs! There are moments when you hear noises with the electric guitar that sound like a unique language. Hums, whines, cries, moans... it's magnificent.
Classic
Thx, thx and thx <3
Exquisite. Legend.
What a legend. The guitar playing here is truly transcendent.
I mean this is epic. So so good and the ending if the album is ICONIC!!! The last two songs are rock essentials! This is an easy 4.5 rounded up to 5. Jimi is a legend. Liked Songs: "Crosstown Traffic" , "Voodoo Chile" , "Little Miss Strange" , "Long Hot Summer Night" , "Come On (Let the Good Times Roll)" , "Gypsy Eyes" , "Burning of the Midnight Lamp" , "Still Raining, Still Dreaming" , "House Burning Down" , "All Along the Watchtower" , "Voodoo Child (Slight Return)"
Voodoo Chile
4.5 - Great
The #1 headphones album of my youth! So many great songs. Forgot how awesome 1983 is. Jimi is still king of the wah-wah pedal.
Very guitar. Very much guitar. (10/10, 5/5 on this scale)
Extraordinary. Groundbreaking, challenging.
5/5
I saw this album described as "a sound painting" and I love that. The layers of psychedelic funk, rock, and blues was a treat for the ears. I could picture myself walking down the street in New Orleans and hearing some of these songs coming from a club and I would most certainly go in and take a seat. You know a Jimi song when you hear it. Loved this one.
Quando ouvi a primeira música «… And the Gods Made Love» parecia que diabo tava a ser invocado na minha cabeça… literalmente, caguei-me todinha. Gostei bué do álbum as músicas são muito boas, tem todas forte presença da guitarra, o cantor é meio que um guitarrista conhecido que eu só conheci hoje🎸🎸, « Rainy Day, Dream away» seria uma delas. Gosto bué da « 1983…(A Merman I Should Turn to Be)» mas ela kinda que tem 13min😭😭 mas yah buéda fixe, tem bué instrumentos🤘😔, também gostei bué da «House Burning Down» a guitarra tá fireeee, mas tipo a guitarra kinda que tá firee o álbum todo. « Voodoo chile» também é🫶, e tem 14min😭😭, «Come On(Let the Good Times Roll» e «Gypsy eyes» também são muito boas. Bem resumido e concluindo o álbum muito, muito, muito bom, por que não todos os dias que gostas de todas as músicas que estão lá dentro😭🫶Byee, não sei se guarda a data por isso(31/12/2025)
Spectacular
Jimi!!
The Original ‘Top Jimi’
One of my favourite albums ever 10/10 easily Best Hendrix album
Superb! The riffs come flying and very entertaining to listen to. I'm surprised I was only familiar with 2 songs out of the entire album.
dengerin ini waktu lagi klenger-klengernya ngopi dua gelas is such an experience
The highs are high enough that I can forgive some of the less great parts of the album. Probably overrated as it usually ends up high on lists of greatest albums ever but pretty dang great.
Totally iconic.
Super well production 0 skips
This is a bombastic masterpiece. There aren't enough superlatives to praise Hendrix's playing and impact on music and culture as a whole. There isn't much I can say that hasn't been said already. I don't see this is as a perfect album though. It's messy, not always in the best way. Some panning of stereo tracks are tough to listen to with headphones, and some production is metallic and echoey as if it is a mistake or low-quality, or the double-tracking isn't the best. I also think the album takes a bit to get going-- I think leading with "Have You Ever Been (To Electric Ladyland)" or even "Crosstown Traffic" would have been a better choice. It just seems like there is a framing device of traveling to Electric Ladyland when there doesn't really need to be. Tracks like "...And the Gods Made Love" and "Moon Turn the Tides... Gently Gently Away" just feel like filler. But I have no qualms about Hendrix's playing or the band. Don't sleep on his singing either, which is immaculate throughout. It's an all-time great.
Brilliant album from start to finish.
Nice!
One of the first recorded in stereo and you can tell. Odd bounces around the sound scape were pretty unique at the time. Beyond that everything here stands up taller than almost anything recorded today. This is a testament to a true genius
Great album, came up with creative work for LIVE and had a breakthrough on an intro.
Don’t even need to listen to thisb
excepcional
9/10 Favourite: Voodoo Chile (Slight Return) Least Favourite: Rainy Day, Dream Away
Musically a great album, the guitar work in this was fantastic. I especially loved 1983 (A Merman I should Turn to Be) and Voodoo Chile. The rest of the album is also pretty good, there was only a few songs which I didn't bother downloading. The rest are probably solid B lists, but I would enjoy revisiting this album. A biased 4/5 and an unbiased 5/5.
Had lovely tunes inside that like all along the watch tower that I did not know was in this album. Voodoo chile was great. Love all the parts where the guitar and drums just jammed.
The last of the Jimi Hendrix Experience albums. Jimi was definitely pushing the envelope on this one. It’s funky and unmatched. Pure genius!
A favourite album for as long as I have enjoyed music. Something I've had in various formats since the early 1980s. Absolutely 5/5. Why can't I give 6?
Gonna be totally honest, I think this is the first time i've ever listened to Jimi. Kinda why i'm doing this list, I know of these guys, know their influence and their legends.......just never bothered to listen. I think this album is a bit over my head. Outside of the psychedelic tracks (which I really like), there is a lot of experimentation and noodling that i'm just not sure about. That said I really liked the psychedelic tracks, Voodoo Chile, 1983, Burning of the Midnight Lamp etc. Some of the other tracks it feels like a guitar exhibition and everything else is just background for the guitar to shine. I also like the song about him hitting someone with his car (Crosstown Traffic). Of course, Voodoo Child and All Along the Watchtower are songs everyone knows and probably the strongest ending tracks to an album ever. I wasn't aware that Jimi's rise and fall was so abrupt. Basically within 3 years he blew up, did 3 albums, changed music forever, and then died at 27. Just crazy. Honestly, I say he changed music forever, but I'm just parroting what other people have said. People say that he revolutionized the guitar, but it's hard to recognize this as someone that doesn't play the guitar and has no clue where other guitarists were at at this time. If I listen to other bands around this same time period, it's hard to say what really stands out. Maybe nee a side by side. There's the scene in Back to the Future when Marty goes back to the 50's and just shreds on the guitar at the school dance and everyone stops and is like "wtf is happening right now?" Would that be the best metaphor for Jimi Hendrix and the world? This guy shows up and starts shredding and playing the guitar with his teeth and behind the back in front of Eric Clapton and everyone's just like "wtf is happening?" and the world changes.
His third album. Rock / Psychedelic Rock. Still the best to ever pick up a guitar. That sound he generates with the psychedelic production is just amazing. The album does meander somewhat but when Jimi is leading the way I've no issues with that at all. As for the album's ending, is there a better two track ending on any other album ever !?! Two monumental songs in All Along The Watchtower and Voodo Child (Slight Return). Genius.
Not my favourite genre but original and best of it's type for a reason
Overall not a bad album! The first song was certainly my favorite/best on the album.
Guitar as a love-making instrument, that was handed to one man by the gods themselves.
😍
excellent
It’s Hendrix
very nice and cool:)
Listening to this album takes you on a psychedelic trip in itself. Let alone if you took some before listening to this, like everyone else did in the 60s. Seriously though, what a journey this album is. I don’t think there was a second that went by that wasn’t absolutely worth my time.
Already listened to it, incredible guitar playing from Hendrix on this album and just an overall insane sound. Nothing short of a masterpiece, 10/10.
On a first listen, I thought this album was fine, but I felt like I was missing something. I gave it a few days and came back, and my opinion has completely changed. Excellent all the way through. Favorite Songs: Gypsy Eyes
Classic. Hendrix raw on Voodoo Chile is as good as it gets. The track that made him a legend, on an album that puts his talent on display like no other.
back to the good stuff
Yeah! I always hope my round numbers (this is #400 for me) are good albums, so I was chuffed to get a Jimi Hendrix one. Jimi Hendrix is one of my heroes. However I must say this is not my favourite album. Oh wait! It has Voodoo Chile (slight return) and All Along the Watchtower - a cover, yes but what an excellent one. OK, still a five then :-).
1001 Albums Vol. 0007: Electric Ladyland ============================================================ Introduction: From this point on, I'm going to stop with extremely lengthy reviews of every single track off of an album. I will still give a few sentences or a paragraph for each song, but my main focus will now be on the introduction and conclusion segments. Jesus Christ, I'm sure I'm going to have a lot of positive things to say about this album. I've heard some Jimi Hendrix songs in the past, yet I don't believe I've ever heard anything off of this album. The Hendrix songs I have heard have all been amazing though, especially the guitar work. So, with the knowledge that many acclaim this as Hendrix's best work, I'm sure that I'm going to have absolutely nothing but positive to say about it. I'm sure nobody needs it, yet I'm still going to give a small introduction to this album anyway. Electric Ladyland was Jimi Hendrix's final work before his unfortunate death in 1970. Like I said above, many consider it to be his absolute best work. Furthermore, it is generally considered to be one of the best albums of all time by casual listeners and critics alike. Now, this appraisal may come from the fact that Hendrix probably perfected every track off this album as much as possible to his standard of perfect. What I mean by this is that Hendrix himself is credited as both a performer (obviously) and producer for this album. Right away, without even hearing the album, this is something that I find incredibly impressive. I know that a few songs off of this album are often cited as some of the greatest songs of all time, and I also know that this album continues to be extremely influential for certain rock movements even to this day, so I'm expecting nothing but absolutely sublime songs from this album. Anyway, as I said, Hendrix himself was the producer of this album, so he was allowed as much creative freedom as he wanted for these songs. I mean, he was the writer of these songs anyway but you know what I mean. Like I said above, Hendrix being the producer allowed him to be as experimental and perfect the songs as much as he wanted as well. From the few songs from Jimi Hendrix that I've heard, allowing Hendrix as much creative expression as he wants is an extremely good thing. Even before this point he was creating songs that were so unique and otherworldly compared to what was being released at the time. Like I said, despite not hearing a single song off this album before, I already expect it to be one of my highest rated albums by the end of my journey through this site. Anyway, with that all said, let's get into the legendary Electric Ladyland by Jimi Hendrix ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Track 1: ...And the Gods Made Love - This song has a lot of weird production and no real melody. It's pretty unpleasant to listen to, but for 1968 it sounds pretty damn cool. It's pretty short and doesn't overstay its welcome. It's just the right length to get the listener into the vibe it wants to. ...And the Gods Made Love Score: 7/10 Track 2: Have You Ever Been (To Electric Ladyland) - This and the last track serve as two good opening tracks that get the listener into the general vibe of the album. There's a pretty disorganized feeling here, but that adds to the psychedelic vibe of the song. Hendrix's voice is extremely pleasant as well. Production on this song such as the guitar that alternates between channels is extremely nice as well. Very dreamy lyrics here as well which add to the psychedelic feel. Very ahead of its time. Took a few listens for me to truly understand and really like, but this song is really great. Have You Ever Been (To Electric Ladyland) Score: 9/10 Track 3: Crosstown Traffic - Well, this song has a much more kick-ass vibe to it than the last two. It's really, really catchy as well. I'm not going to lie, I'm still kinda in shock because of one of the instruments used in this song. A freaking kazoo is used in tandem with Hendrix's guitar to make a very kick-ass riff heard during the intro and chorus. Hendrix made some home modifications to this kazoo as well. Really freaking cool. The production on this song is nice. Voices alternate from left to right and reverse. The intro and kazoo guitar moves across channels as well. Really good stuff. Hendrix's voice is much more aggressive and sounds really nice as well. Very aggressive and deeply metaphorical lyrics here about a relationship being compared to crosstown traffic. It's extremely clever and I honestly wouldn't have picked up on this metaphorical meaning had I not looked it up. Really, really great song. Crosstown Traffic Score: 10/10 Track 4: Voodoo Chile - This song is absolutely amazing. I may be a bit bias to jam songs, because I really found myself liking At Fillmore East as well, but I freaking love this song. There's weirdly good production, amazing guitar, drum, bass, and keyboard work. This all cultivates into a fifteen minute song that is just amazing. The use of crowd effects to encapsulate the feel of listening to a live recording is a very nice and artistic touch by Hendrix as well. Hendrix's voice is spot on and fits the blues jam theme of the song really well. They lyrics are very dreamy and the supernatural theme fits perfectly for the mood the song was trying to encapsulate. They have a nice connection to the general concepts blues songs would speak of at the time. From beginning to end, this song is just great and kept my attention all the way through. There wasn't a single section or time where I was bored. Voodoo Chile Score: 11/10 Track 5: Little Miss Strange - This song is nowhere near as good as the last. There isn't much weird production here. It's just a much more typical psychedelic rock song. The musical work on this song is absolutely amazing though, especially the outro. I do have a bit of a problem with the vocals. Hendrix clearly is not the one singing, and I wouldn't care all that much if they singer of this song didn't sound objectively worse than Hendrix. I guess their voice fits a little bit better with the faster pace of this song though. Lyrically, this song speaks about Hendrix's complicated relationships. It has good lyrics, but that's it. It's a great song. Little Miss Strange Score: 8/10 Track 6: Long Hot Summer Night - This song feels pretty directionless at times. It may take me a few more listens to truly get used to this song, but it feels a bit directionless for now. This isn't really a bad thing with this song since it adds to the psychedelic feel. The production is good, the guitars are good, and Hendrix is singing again. The backup singer's voices sound extremely nice as well. The song's lyrics are extremely well-written and speak of the joy one feels when their lover returns to them. This can reflect back on Hendrix himself due to him complicated relationships. This is a pretty good song, better than the last. Long Hot Summer Night Score: 8/10 Track 7: Come On (Let the Good Times Roll) - This is another song that just screams kick-ass rock in the 60's. The production, especially the guitar-work in the bridge, is amazing. Hendrix's voice sounds just as good as before. The song's lyrics are good as well. It speaks of one's desires to continue having fun with their loved one. I guess one could interpret the song as having a sexual meaning as well, but this is a bit more far-fetched. Either way, this song is great and maintains the psychedelic feel while feeling a bit more focused than the last song. Come On (Let the Good Times Roll) Score: 9/10 Track 8: Gypsy Eyes - There is some seriously great production on this song. There are segments, particularly in the intro, where the guitars straight up sound like a laser. The segment in the bridge where Hendrix's voice sounds oddly centered between channels is extremely well-produced as well. There is just so much amazing about this song. Hendrix's vocals have an odd subdued sound to them which add to the song's psychedelic feel. The lyrics are pretty depressing and genuinely kinda touching as well. This entire song is just great, one of the best so far. Gypsy Eyes Score: 10/10 Track 9: Burning of the Midnight Lamp - I've not said this so far, but it is genuinely kinda hard to get a grasp on most of these tracks. This isn't a bad thing. Every song just has such a deeply psychedelic and otherworldly feel to it that getting a grasp of it is genuinely difficult. That being said, every song manages to feel contained and not lose itself in random sounds and guitar screeches that make no sense. This song is no exception. It would take a lot of listens for me to truly grasp each song. Anyway, this song is great. It has a dramatic tone to it while being excellently produced at the same time. Hendrix's vocals have a nice subdued tone to them as well. The lyrics have a pretty nice depiction of loneliness as well. This fits well with the grandiose tone of the song. It's great. Burning of the Midnight Lamp Score: 10/10 Track 10: Rainy Day, Dream Away - This song is very two-sided. The first half of the song feels as if we're listening to someone's thoughts about relaxing on a rainy day. The second half feels like someone is describing the factors of rainy day alongside the fact that they can relax. This song's lyrics are pretty simple. There is some extremely good production here, especially the circling guitar during the outro and the groovy intro. Hendrix's vocals are pretty normal on this song. This song was apparently meant to be a reflection from Hendrix on the cancellation of a festival he was supposed to play in. It's a great song, yet still one of the weakest. Rainy Day, Dream Away Score: 9/10 Track 11: 1983...(A Merman I Should Turn to Be) - This is the second and final extremely long song off on this album. It's insanely good. The music seemingly contributing to the overall narrative that this song goes for is extremely nice. The production is extremely nice, the lyrics are extremely well-written and depressing, Hendrix's voice is spot on as well. Everything off of this song is great. The song speaks of a man and his lover turning into creatures that have the ability to breathe underwater. They do this to escape the constant war on the surface. The depressing nature of the song up until the final few minutes, which speak of happiness in Atlantis, is genuinely great. The nine minute wait you have to go through before hearing the first happy lines of the song are genuinely great and make for a great buildup. This entire song is just perfect. 1983...(A Merman I Should Turn to Be) Score: 11/10 Track 12: Moon, Turn the Tides...Gently Gently Away - This is another song which is simply pointless ambiance. It's more pleasant to listen to than the first song, and one could argue that it has a connection to the previous song, yet it's still something I wouldn't choose to listen to on a re-listen of this album. It doesn't overstay its welcome, however. The song has a pretty peaceful tone and almost sounds like waves crashing down on a beach. It's fine, but still not something I consider good. Moon, Turn the Tides...Gently Gently Away Score: 7/10 Track 13: Still Raining, Still Dreaming - This song has the same subject matter and extremely similar lyrics to the previous song with a similar name. That being said, this song simply has better production and is more musically enjoyable. The pristine guitar-work is present in the entirety of this song, that alone helps elevate this song. There is an especially pristine section of guitar in the middle of this song. There really isn't all that much to say. This song is amazing. Still Raining, Still Dreaming Score: 10/10 Track 14: House Burning Down - This album simply does not stop. There isn't much to say about this song that hasn't already been said, but that's completely fine. It has a less intense psychedelic feel than the previous few songs, and I assume that it has a deeply metaphorical meaning about exploration of the world, yet it doesn't do too much we haven't heard before. It's lyrics are nice and it feels a bit weird to get a song that tells a cohesive story that's not too vague. We haven't gotten one like this in awhile. I know 1983 had a cohesive story...I mean a story that wouldn't take multiple listens to understand. House Burning Down Score: 9/10 Track 15: All Along the Watchtower - This is the one song from this album that everybody knows. It's truly as good as everybody says it is. I would go so far as to call it the best song I've heard off this site so far by a long shot. It feels as if this song is the perfect mix between the hard psychedelic and contained nature of previous songs from this album. I mean, it's legitimately perfect in every way. I would go so far as to say that everything that has made this album great is at its absolute peak in this song. The melody is great, the guitar-work is great, the vocals are just right, the drumming is great, the lyrics, while not written by Hendrix, are perfect, literally everything is perfect. I expect this to be my favorite song from this site for a very long while. All Along the Watchtower Score: 11/10 Track 16: Voodoo Child (Slight Return) - This song isn't as good as the last, yet I consider it to be the second best I've heard off of this site so far. It manages to take the fifteen minute song we heard way earlier in the album and transform it into a heavy, fast-paced, psychedelic rock masterpiece that sounds absolutely insane for something released way back in 1968. Lyrically, it seems to cover the exact same themes as the first version of the song. I do find its meaning to mix a bit better with the more heavy version of the song, however. I mean, the guitar work is so freaking incredible that I thought I was listening to a bass for most of the song. It's perfect in every way. It's weird to find an artist that puts the best two songs of their album at the end, yet here we are with the artistic Hendrix doing just that. Voodoo Child (Slight Return) Score: 11/10 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Conclusion: I am literally blown away by this album. This is seriously unbelievable for 1968. Like I said, I had heard a few Hendrix songs in the past, and they sounded pretty damn unique compared to most other songs being produced at the time, yet this album was on another level compared to those few songs. Again, like I said, this is Hendrix's most true artistic vision in this album due to the fact that he was the producer of it. Speaking of which, the production in this album is simply sublime in almost every aspect. I couldn't even list how much I find to sound amazing off of this album, yet a highlight is obviously the guitar-work. This is what Hendrix is most known for, it it not? The guitar-work is simply sublime and sounds so unbelievably good in every song. Another factor that I love is the use of channeling effects throughout the entire album. There are some moments where channeling is used that can be described as nothing short of genius. It's just so good. Hendrix's vocals are extremely nice too and are extremely adaptable to fit the general mood a specific song is going for. Besides that one song where Hendrix isn't the singer, I love the vocals on every track of this album. Even the track where Hendrix wasn't the singer still sounds great, but the singer's voice just sounds a bit...nasally I guess....Anyway, cool production is not just limited to the various instruments used throughout the album. It's applied countless times to Hendrix's voice and backup singer's voices as well. Of course, every scenario for it just adds to the overall vibe of a specific song or is just genius. As for the various lyrics that can be found throughout the album, they're great as well. They have a depth to them that isn't seen in many artists. The themes this album covers are very nice too. I specifically am a fan of both the commentary and story provided by 1983. It's just touching, relevant, and well-written. Now, how could one possibly talk about and review this album without mentioning its highlight. I shouldn't even have to name the song I'm going to talk briefly about, but it's All Along the Watchtower just in case. Oh my God! This genuinely has to be one of the greatest songs ever made. It sounds great today, so I can only imagine how great it sounded back in 1968. I mean, everything I said above is present here in a way that literally can't be changed for the better. The innovative guitar work of this song, Hendrix's additions to the song, the production, literally everything about this song is perfect. And I feel that this song should honestly speak for the entirely of the album. I mean, there are a few songs that may be a bit weak, but you're generally going to hear some of the absolute top tier stuff that you can possibly hear off of this album. I'll be honest, it's not an album that I consider beyond perfect, yet it comes damn near close to that point. I feel as if there are very small critiques that I could make throughout the album, and there are certain songs that don't really have much of an impact on me at all. Despite this, this album is still genuinely one of the best I have every heard. It truly, truly does deserve all of the praise it gets. (Reevaluated my first twenty-five albums and decided to bump this one up from a 10/10 to an 11/10) ============================================================ Electric Ladyland Score: 11/10 Song Average: 9.4/10
So many great songs and such a phenomenal guitar player
Amazing album. One of, if not the best hendrix album
This was my first time listening to a Hendrix album the whole way through. It was the same experience as listening to "Layla" for the first time or "Eruption". Absolutely mind-blowing. Some of the songwriting is a little weak in parts but I don't care the otherworldly guitar playin more than makes up for it. Hendrix can say so much without saying a word. This dude is just on another level. Bob Dylan may have written "All Along the Watchtower" but Hendrix owns that song. The 15 minute long "Voodoo Chile" was the song that blew my mind and from then on out this album was just fire. Absolutely loved this.
YES.
The best guitarist ever. The album might be a little too long, but this was one of the rare long albums where it doesn't bother me at all.
Peak fucking rock and roll. Literally 26 when he made this and the lasting impact cannot be undermined. Not even my favorite work by him. There is nothing else to say but this album will ALWAYS be relevant and ahead of its time. Sad to know this was his last work and I’m curious where the 70s would have taken him. Fav track: all along the watchtower Least fav: moon, turn the tides…. Gently, gently
Touched by God, just pure excellence everywhere
When one produces their own album, you can put any track you want on the record. In Jimi's case, it seems that he may have ok'd practically the entire session. One way to look at it, this album lacks in cohesion. The other way is to imagine you are sitting at this session watching the magic behind the curtain.
ITS STELLAR
Nothing I could say about this that hasn't already been said a million times. Love it. Always have, since first buying the LP in 1987.
What a delight to have Taylor Swift's evermore on a Wednesday and Hendrix's Electric Ladyland save my energy on Thursday. Needed this. Absulte electricity from needle drop to needle pluck. All 4 sides have their own character. I can only imagine what it was like for someone to listen to this when it was released because it had to have been one of the most unique things out there. Hendrix is a force of nature and tracks like Voodoo Chile and 1983 really show his prowess. The shorter rock tracks really hold up too. Beautiful mix of so many different genres and I feel does a great job of capturing Hendrix at this time. Then he would go on to Band of Gypsys live which if you have not heard, get on it. This album and its tracks will be played over and over for all of history , 10/10
I don’t love Electric Ladyland as much as the Experience’s first two albums. I DO love it but have always found the mix a little muddy, strangely as it was an Eddie Kramer mix. But there are great songs here, some fantastic playing, and some proggy experimentation which might point to where Jimi might have gone in the 1970s, we’ll never know.
It’s easy to assume Hendrix will be overrated, but I’m always reinspired by how underrated he really is. Guitar skills I still can’t wrap my head around and a smooth voice over some incomparable jammers. This album in particular has a little bit of everything, from laid back to trippy bangers and some classics on there with All Along The Watchtower, an essential top 50 song imo.
GOAT
Jimi is a legend for a reason
What can you say about this album? You either like Jimi or you don't and if you do, you need to listen to this. Five stars.
yessssss
cara que maravilha, esse álbum é sensacional! tudo é muito bom, a psicodelia, os timbres, tudo perfeito
Hell yeah incredible
Voodoo child is one of the greatest songs of all time and probably the best album closer ever. The rest of the album was good too.
Alright. I'll bite. Jimi Hendrix is pretty legendary, and I've never had a rough moment during my listen to this, even if the length is exceptionally long. Damn good guitarwork.
Yes it's a big long. But there is always room for that ending of all along the watchtower and voodoo chile. The experimental stuff shows that the rock movements of years after really have no place being so dry sounding. Jimi showed the way, at least copy something off it.
While I haven't listened to the whole album before, It's Hendrix. Also, I found out looking at information, that three of the four members of Traffic are playing on this album. Yowza! ... And the Gods Made Love - 3/10. Weird, experimental, and psychadelic. Not a fan. Have You Ever Been (To Electric Ladyland) - 8/10. This is what I expect from the softer side of Hendrix. Crosstown Traffic - 10/10. One of the classic Hendrix songs. incredible guitar work, very good singing, tight from the whole band. Voodoo Chile - 10/10. Classic Blues progression and style, but with an electric, psychadelic edge. Insane guitar solo in the middle. Of course, I could sum up all of that with the two words "It's Hendrix." Little Miss Strange - 9/10. This song cooks! A little off-mix to my taste, though. Long Hot Summer Night - 10/10. Classic Hendrix sound, and I love it. Come On (Let the Good Times Roll) - 10/10. Another insane Hendrix cover, this time of Louis Jordan. Hendrix with a guitar is something more than human. If I allowed myself higher than 10/10, this would get it. G**** Eyes - X/10. I won't rate this one because of the ethnic slur in the title and lyrics. Outstanding song otherwise, though. Burning of the Midnight Lamp - 9/10. Classic Hendrix sound, mix is a little vocal light for me. Rainy Day, Dream Away - 9/10. Simply beautiful, blues style with a Hendrix twist. Virtuoso playing. 1983... (A Merman I Should Turn to Be) - 9/10. Love the guitar intro. Atmospheric and beautiful. This is the REAL Hippie Jam Band music. Moon, Turn the Tides ... Gently, Gently Away - 3/10. Not sure what the point of this is. Still Raining, Still Dreaming - 7/10. More of the classic Hendrix sound. Basically, Rainy Day Dream Away Part 2. Solid and tight. All Along the Watchtower - 10/10. One of the few covers that is better than the original. Up there with Johnny Cash's cover of Hurt, Aretha Franklin's RESPECT, and Joni Mitchell's cover of Both Sides Now. Voodoo Child (Slight Return) - 10/10. So crunchy on the guitar. This has always been the definitive version of this song in my mind. The only other version that comes close is SRV. Overall Rating - 5/5. This was close enough I had to average the ratings out. The two really weak tracks almost dropped it to a 4/5, but it ended up EXACTLY 9/10 average. Two insane covers and a lot of iconic Hendrix sound. We lost you too young, Jimi.
9.7/10
Ecolint days and haze, and still the album that makes me want to learn to play the guitar.
i love this man more than words can express.
My previous review got accidentally deleted so I’ll keep it short: Hendrix was ahead of his time. Hendrix was put on this earth to create music. Hendrix is arguably the most talented guitarist ever. All of these things bias my review of this album. Crosstown Traffic Voodoo Chile Come On (Let the Good Times Roll) Burning of the Midnight Lamp All Along the Watchtower Voodoo Child All classics. Mitch Mitchell on the drums and Noel Redding on the bass are perfect on this album and bring everything together.
Brilliant bluesy master work.
Huge fan, had everything I want in an album, one of the best I've listened to recently
Jimi not only reinvented the guitar, but he pushed production techniques as far as they could go in 1968. I would have loved to have seen what crazy shit he would have come up with in the 1970's and beyond. A true masterpiece like all of the Experience records.
We had him for too short a time. Great start of an album, without a dip in quality until Little Miss Strange, five tracks in. Almost all the tracks are interesting, seminal or mind blowing that one track notwithstanding.
Alltså, produktionen kanske är lite enkel ibland, men vilka låtar! Inte bara Jimi Hendrix är som Messi med gitarr, hela bandet.
The album where Hendrix really unleashed the depth of his creative genius. No longer tethered by the radio friendly 3 minute blues rock gems. He could let loose in the kaleidoscope of psychedelic, space jazz rock of the future and display his composer like qualities beyond the pin up rock god. Approach with wide open ears and arms. This will melt your soul.
Great!
Jimi knew the rain. I mean, Seattle, right. I love a good rain, love a good rain song... or ten. Love an album that's solid start to finish but isn't stacked with want-to-be radio hit attitude, this is just a guy doing his thing. one thing tho: little miss strange, wtf.
I have this.
I mean...
Every young guitar player needs to study all of Jimi’s work, but especially this album. Not only is there enough vocabulary here to make a career of, but the experimentation and soundscapes are supplemented by some really good writing. Incredible rhythm section work too. An absolute classic.
The most experimental and best Hendrix album. Lots of sonic experimentation mixed with obviously amazing guitar work. 1983 is so hypnotic and a total trip to listen to. When I first heard this many years ago I struggled to appreciate it as so much of it is druggy, hazy and not like Crosstown Traffic or the cover of Watchtower, but listening more over the years it’s clear that this is a classic of the psychedelic rock genre.
Jimmy's guitar scratches an itch in my brain unlike any other. Crosstown traffic is one of my favorite songs ever. 5 outta 5 Classic
Hell yeah
This isn’t the original album cover. This is an absolute powerhouse of an album, with masterful Blues, jamming, Rock, and that incredible cover of Bob Dylan’s ‘All Along the Watchtower’. Mandatory listening!
The album opens in a strange yet captivating way, with the first track immediately standing out before transitioning seamlessly into the second, where the psychedelic and surreal guitar sound takes over. One highlight for me is Crosstown Traffic, a track I’m actually learning for my graduation—the riff is addictive, and the vocals hit perfectly as they echo the song’s title. What really stands out across Side A, though, are the flawless transitions between songs, especially the fourth track, a 14-minute blues piece that showcases Hendrix’s technical virtuosity. The guitar’s precision, the organ’s interplay in a call-and-response style, and a satisfying drumkit breakdown all work together to create an unforgettable performance. Side B continues the momentum, though at times the vocals remind me more of the Beatles than a blues focus, which slightly shifts the vibe. Still, the groovy sixth track, with its bass and drum hook, is irresistible, and the seventh track drives forward with a rock and roll groove that makes me want to dance. Hendrix’s solos remain consistently fast and precise throughout, and while one track didn’t feel as strong as the others, the ninth track refreshes the album with unique guitar effects that bring a fuzzy, warm sound. By Side C, the album experiments further, introducing a saxophone and swinging jazz rhythms that blend beautifully with guitar, bass, organ, and drums, all displaying incredible virtuosity. The eleventh track, in particular, feels like a cinematic journey, with shifting audio, eerie vocals, and a haunting atmosphere that places the listener in a mysterious hallway. Side D brings the experience to a powerful close, drenched in psychedelic effects, roaring guitar and drums that mimic flames, and the use of the iconic “wah” sound to add even more character. The finale is unforgettable, with two legendary tracks—All Along the Watchtower and Voodoo Child (Slight Return). Hendrix’s soulful voice elevates Dylan’s cover, while the thick, warm guitar tones of Voodoo Child deliver one of the most iconic endings to an album I’ve ever heard. (Thanks Chatgpt lol) This is the second favourite playlist during my project. At first I was skeptical of adding it to my favourite albums playlist but once I listen more to his solos, his ensemble and the way he invented interesting noises. I have no choice but to actually rate it high, overall the psychedelic album along with the hard blues intrigued me
Experimental, soulful and charismatic throughout, this album is an absolute beast and a ground-breaking one for it’s time. The guitar work is so interesting & each song keeps you guessing as to what’s next. There’s the perfect blend on this album of experimental sounds and just straight-up soulful guitar-work and vocals. An absolute classic.
Ne plus ultra.
Some great songs, some low lows but great overall and some singles to come back to 4.8
Absolutely brilliant. A man who's not afraid of his guitar.
This album doesn’t hold together as an album as well as Axis Bold as Love holds together. But with All Along the Wachtower & Voodoo Chile —two of the very best rock and roll pieces ever produced, it’s still a 5. The music is exceptionally great.
90/100. This is an outstanding record, overflowing with energy, swagger, and phenomenal guitar work. Without knowing its release date, you’d never guess this came out in 1968. It sounds generations ahead of its time.
Some of the best guitar work on any album ever, it's long but still great.
I have always considered Jimi Hendrix one of the best guitarists in history, beyond what North American pop culture sells from everything that comes out of there. I consider him prodigious in his technique and overall melodic and musical creativity (also for his experimentalism), he is unmistakable. The album shows a clear and exhaustive work in relation to the also very good previous works in The Jimi Hendrix Experience. Hendrix’s discipline and demanding nature leave nothing to be desired; even when it leans into the experimental, I feel nothing is left to chance, every melody and every drum hit is exactly where it should be. Despite the album’s length, I feel it had a purpose, both introspective for the listener and for Hendrix himself. My favorite song, which I praise as a vast improvement over Bob Dylan’s: All Along the Watchtower.
And they said it was impossible for a man to live and breathe under water. Masterpiece of musical creativity. Top 10 all time for me
This was not a new album for me. An all time great.
Total transparency. I consider Hendrix the best and most influential guitarist in history. All 3 of his studio albums prior to his death are 5⭐️ albums in my book. If I had to rank them - Axis (5), Experienced (4.9), Ladyland (4.8)…. But this is all pedantic. They are all 5 ⭐️ 😂
Excellent album.
Yeah yeah yeah
Already being one of my all-time favorites, it was a pleasure to listen to “Electric Ladyland” again. “All Along The Watchtower” and “Voodoo Chile” are among the most important Jimi Hendrix references, but The Jimi Hendrix Experience line-up was so strong and well-rehearsed in 1968 that every song becomes a very special experience in its very own right. As said before - always a pleasure.
I knew the hits, but songs like Voodoo Chile are just wow. Listening to this album in full made me appreciatie him much more.
This was one of the first cds I got as a kid so I’ve listened to it repeatedly. Needless to say I love all of it, even the longer meandering songs I grew to love and enjoy every second
Étant guitariste, Jimi Hendrix m'influence depuis que je suis un petit poupon.
Gros rock 60’s, agréable en bouche!
If modern times had a mythology, Jimi Hendrix would be carved into its pantheon. Before him, there wasn’t anyone quite like him - and after, even those who tried could only trace echoes. Electric Ladyland is more than an album; it’s a spell, a masterwork that feels both a product of its era and something utterly timeless. The sheer fluidity with which Hendrix blends his guitar, voice, and bandmates is staggering. It’s not just musicians playing, it’s alchemy. Every track is meticulously crafted yet alive with improvisation, that paradox of perfectionism and freedom that only he seemed able to hold. Listening now, you can pick out the fingerprints he left on later generations. I swear you can almost hear a line running straight to Ween’s surreal grooves. Tight, daring, cosmic: this is Hendrix at his most expansive, and it still feels like music made for a future we’re still catching up to.
A pillar in rock and roll that has yet to crumble for me. This album is electrifying from start to finish. To call Hendrix a musical legend might be an understatement!
A lot of chaff on this album, originally released as a double vinyl and IMHO would have been stronger as a single. But hard to quibble with an album that includes Crosstown Traffic, Voodoo Child, Burning of the Midnight Lamp, the quintessential version of Dylan's All Along the Watchtower and Noel Redding's Little Miss Strange. One of my favorite Jimi Hendrix albums.
One of my favourites
🥵🥵🥵
need I say more
Great classics
The GOAT of electric guitar himself also on production with one of the best drummers of all time and a great bassist , a recipe for a perfect album which is exactly what this is, seriously though this it’s crazy how good the Hendrix discography is and is one of the great tragedies of music that it is only limited to three albums (during his lifetime anyway), this album in particular is seen as his best which I can’t argue with (I struggle to have a favourite though as they are all perfect for me, although it is the longest so maybe it is). The intro song is like a portal to “electric ladyland” which works so well with the follow up song as like a dream like song introducing you to this random psychedelic experience place and then followed constant amazing songs. This album also features the 2 longest Hendrix songs, one of which being one of the best jam sessions ever and the other being a cool story about going back to the ocean as a merman. The techniques on this album as well are so cool with the effects made from distortion, guitar sounds and recording techniques, super ahead of it’s time and with obviously incredible guitar playing, I feel like Hendrix takes a bit of a backseat with his classic fast guitar style here though, it’s obviously still prevalent but there’s a lot more slowed down, immersive guitar on some songs. Voodoo Chile (slight return) is such a perfect ending as well following the iconic Dylan cover. Favourites: all. Overall, 10/10.
Lo volevo ascoltare da diverso tempo, essendo un grande classico. E' il primo album intero che ascolto di Hendrix e devo ammettere di esserne rimasto sorpreso. Non si presta a un ascolto disattento ma pretende attenzione per essere davvero apprezzato. Dovrei riascoltarlo e sicuramente lo farò: La mia canzone preferita è voodo child o come si chiama. da comprare
Weird. This one had been sitting there for a day while I procrastinated listening to it, not being in the mood for yet another psychedelic, bluesy rock alleged classic. Turns out, hey, I should have been in the mood! And also turns out, I must have been quite in the mood at some time before in my life: I know all of this! Every song had me going "Yeah, this one!" (strongest moment: 1983). And for a good reason: this is (still) 🔥.
Voodoo Chile. Rainy Day, Dream Away. All Along The Watchtower. Voodoo Chile (Slight Return). So Many songs are just absolutely outstanding. There are some slightly weaker songs, but cmon. Easy 5/5.
1983 I forgot how good that ttack was.
Loved loved loved it. First time I’ve ever Spotify-liked 5 songs and only the 2nd time (in 85 listens) that I will rate a 5 on a previously largely unknown album. Of course I’m familiar with the hits - Watchtower, Voodoo Child, Crosstown. But I did not expect Voodoo Chile, Come On, 1983 too. What an incredible listen and exactly the reason I’m doing this project. Thank you Jimi Hendrix. 5/5