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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.
Reading Hendrix's history really makes you understand and appreciate this album even more. He's a lyrical genius, but even geniuses are human. In the most respectful terms possible, the music sounds like the soul of that traumatized child. A lot of it sounds improvised, a lot of it sounds angry; however, despite these emotions, it's clear to me that Hendrix has cultivated this spirit and managed to control it (at least to me). PEAK
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
Now we're rolling. Undisputed best album from the undisputed greatest guitar player ever.
If this only had the last two tracks I would give it 5 stars. Voodoo Chile Slight Return is one of the most rocking tracks ever recorded full stop
RIP Jimi Hendrix. We missed out on a lot of great music.
zamkniecie trylogii hendrixowej na liscie i dyskograficznie rowniez sie dobrze ulozyly, dziwne ze band nie jest creditowany w nazwie artysty, bo brakuje wzmianki o experience, nie tylko na tym piku, ale rowniez na dwoch poprzednich, album nadal slucha sie tak samo dobrze jak za pierwszym razem, a godzina pietnascie na nim spedzona mija jak z bicza strzelil, troche inaczej niz na poprzednich albumach zaraz obok radio przyjemnych bangierow, album idzie w jeszcze bardziej bluesowo psychodeliczno funkowe brzmienie tworzac potezne kompozycje jak voodoo chile, deszczowy song, czy 1983 ktore maja po dziesiec lub wiecej minut, gdzie naprawde jest miejsca na zabawe brzmieniem z czego hendrix byl zapamietany, bo chyba nikt tak nie spopularyzowal pedalowania gitarkowego z swoim wahem, no i sa skity miedzy trakowe, wiec widac napracowanko nad kompozycja, ale nie ma sie czemu dziwic jak pan hendrix pomimo lajtowego brzmienia katowal ritejki w studiu nigdy nie bedac wystarcvzajaco zadowolony z efektu, czy album jest przeprodukowany, nie wiem, ale dobrze klika od poczatku do konca i chyba nawet bym go teraz wyzej polozyl niz are you experienced, bo jednak electric ladyland to bogatsze przezycie niz tylko nastepujace po sobie bangiery, na plejke dodam tylko long hot summer night, akurat pasuje do seansu, bo reszta klasycznych utworow jak jeden z najlepszych coverow w historii roka jakim musi byc all along the watchtower czy zamykajacy voodoo child juz sa na szuflu
Ok!
Vejo este disco como um portal direto para uma das mentes mais brilhantes que já existiu. Me sinto dentro da consciência de Hendrix quando ouço Electric Ladyland. E que lugar incrível que é aqui dentro. Simultaneamente aconchegante e assustador. O álbum é desordenado, de maneira brilhante. É um disco duplo muito ambicioso e sinceramente difícil de ouvir. A música é densa, deslumbrante e desafiadora. Eu entendo se você só consegue tirar proveito de All Along The Watchtower. Não te culpo, é sem sombra de dúvida uma das melhores canções já gravadas na história. Um cover que elevou a composição original a outra dimensão. Mas a obra toda possui um mérito próprio que nenhuma de suas partes em isolamento consegue parear. É difícil achar um álbum que viaje tanto, que tenha esse sentimento de desordem pairando sobre suas faixas, e que mesmo assim consegue ter apenas uma ou duas faixas abaixo de um nível espetacular. E não tão abaixo assim. A consistência no inconsistente. Parabéns aos envolvidos. 5/5
Classic album. Very easy to listen to.
Sick album. Some strange & different ideas but altogether very fluid.
This is my all time favourite album of all time and one of the greatest (if not the greatest) album of the 20th century. It is right up there with a love supreme. It captures Hendrix at a creative peak right as he is allowed total freedom in the studio. So much of the music and genres that would follow are indebted to the groundwork he laid here. The album is so varied and if I could hear one album for the rest of my life, it’s this one. I’ve been saying that for the past 30 years and it still holds true. A work of genius.
There is a tension between the melodic songs and the chaotic noise they are performed with. It sounds both meticulously recorded and thrown together at the same time. Truly stunning
100% genuine article! Flawless album that is light years ahead of it peers. Voodoo Child, recorded live in the studio (while the studio banter was added after) is nearly fifteen minutes, if I remember right, though it feels like five, and could played on repeat on its own. This album also contains a Dylan cover so good he played the changes Jimi added to the song from then on. The album culminates with possibly the most ferocious classic guitar rock tracks ever committed to tape. If you disagree he just may meet you in the next world to discuss, and don’t be late. 5/5
Forgot how crazy this goes beginning to end. Time portal
The quintessential Hendrix album. Pure excellence.
What more can be said about this album. It’s a classic through and through.
Hendrix's masterpiece that he worked for. The 2 previous albums gave him the money to do this one and it's brilliant. 5/5
Full-on weird, on top of being musically brilliant and, honestly, a very chill place to hang out. Jimi Hendrix may have invented psych blues, but it's probably best not to dwell on genre. This is the peak of what Hendrix could do: a sublime, unprecedented electric guitar talent to whom everyone else is compared. The only other players that have been as influential are perhaps Les Paul (who literally invented the instrument) and Eddie Van Halen. Hendrix was also a very fine singer and a surprisingly poetic lyricist. He was also, of course, backed by Noel Redding on bass and Mitch Mitchell (it's a nickname; his birth name was John), both of whom careen through the album with something to prove. Because the power trio is so spare and the music is so focused on just an instrument or two -- and because his playing is so fluid and remarkable -- Jimi Hendrix's work is often reviewed with long, flowery passages about his guitar playing. It's also because most of us don't have enough music theory to dive into that (equally interesting) side of his work, though I recommend seeking out qualified comment. I'll be brief: Jimi Hendrix incorporated every element classic to the blues (the call-and-response, use of the same song forms, the chord structures, the showmanship and the braggadocio) into rock and pop music that were both wholly contemporary to the late 60's he worked in, and he drove those forms all further into the future. Guitar players are still unwinding his genius -- technical, musical, structural, etc. Just go listen to some Hendrix. It's spiritual. Hendrix was also a very fine singer and a surprisingly poetic lyricist. He was also, of course, backed by
Excellent
This probably loses some points if you don't love long stretches of blusey guitar noodling. As someone who does, I think this album is a masterpiece. Lots of experimentation here and the sounds he pulls out of the guitar are incredible.
might be a little much for the casual jimi fan, but...
I liked it slightly less than are you experienced but still amazing
This is Jimi's masterpiece. Incredible blues, rock, psychadelia. If it only had All Along the Watchtower and Voodoo Child (Slight return) it would be enough, but the rest is just as amazing. 5/5
4 tracks in, epic riffs from Crosstown Traffic followed by epic guitar solos Can hear how this influenced bands much later eg kula shaker Psychedelic dream
Jimbo and his magnificent genre bending and experimentation. All time classics, weird experiments and hidden gems. A stale thought, but so much music tries to be innovative and no one is really following up on say Burning of the Midnight Lamp.
Super Dope
Classic rock album
Have you ever been, have you ever been to Electric Ladyland…. I had the US Reprise issue, and feel it’s a complete album, the “bonus” tracks makes sense why they were not on the US version, but it is still such a strong album. Voodoo Child (Slight Return) and All Along on the Watchtower are the biggest songs on this album, but I absolutely adore, Gypsy Eyes, Have You Ever Been to Electric Ladyland and Crosstown Traffic?
Unreal
What a mess this album is. But its highlights are truly highlights. I like the long jam-like songs 'Voodoo Chile' and '193 (A merman I should turn to be)' best, but 'Crosstown traffic', 'All along the watchtower', 'Gypsy eyes', the superjazzy 'Rainy day, dream away', 'Burning of the midnight lamp' and 'Voodoo child (slight return' are brilliant. But there's also crap. The first two tracks, the bizarre 'Little miss Strange' and the soundscape 'Moon, turn the tides... Gently gently away' - oh man. This could have been a single album with nothing but highlights of music history.
I know music taste is subjective, but I would seriously doubt someone’s taste if they didn’t enjoy this album. Sounds like it could be a classic in literally any decade.
Уже слушал!!! Это просто что-то с чем-то!!! Джимми Хендрикс - гений и легенда Больше ничего не скажешь Voodoo Child - одна из лучших песен в мире! Так же понравились: Come on Rainy Day, Dream Away 1983... (A Merman I Should Turn to Be) House Burning Down
It's not often I wish I was high when I listen to an album but this is one of those times.
It’s hard to rate one of the greatest albums of all time. All I can say is nothing sounded like this before Jimi. This was hugely influential and still kicks ass today. People complaining about jamming? Cmon. There is so much quality songwriting here it’s unreal. Not easy to mix jamming in like this and it’s not too much at all. It’s a work of pure genius. Although, little kiss strange kinda sticks out like a sore thumb.
My favorite Jimi Hendrix album. So much great guitar. Classic.
Songs with drive that absolutely suck you in. Vibes unmatched
Incredible, how much of this record contains musical ideas and elements - both arrangements and songwriting that would fit on any contemporary half-way serious rock record. This is such a piece of genius...
Groovy guitar masterclass. Middle tracks remind you that this was created while the beatles prime period. Didnt know that all along the watchtower is a cover of a dylan song. Overall just great. Rare no skip album.
9/10
Fantastic!!!!!***
Absolute greatness
é o disco que dá aquele gosto de "fico curioso do que ele faria se não tivesse morrido". Tem bastante experimentação de texturas, psicodelia no talo e a incorporação de elementos de outros generos musicais que começam a tomar forma naquele período histórico. Infelizmente, não tem como saber o que Jimi faria
It’s perfect.
5/5 Legit emotional after listening to it again and again. Truly mind-blowing.
Hendrix is a guitar god, nothing else needs to be said.
One of the finest albums ever recorded
One of my favorite albums of all time. The expressivity of Jimi's playing is unrivaled and love the driving beats of Mitch Mitchell, along with the psychedelic musical themes. So well done and ground-breaking album.
Superb
Really cool double album. I thought a lot about how this JHE album was the last they recorded, how it was Jimi's first album of entire production credits, and how experimental it still was even for today. 15 minute jams, songs that have no DNA for a radio audience like And the Gods Made Love, and true classics like the Watchtower cover. I really sunk into the feel of Jimi's expression on guitar, where it all feels improvised while being still expertly delivered, and I had to wonder how much was truly written out ahead of time versus what was felt in the moment. Most metal I listen to is all pre-planned, written ahead of time and executed to the T, but so much of this album felt from the heart more than the mind. I'll look into it again for production information, but it was a great time listening through even if it took me a bit longer to get through
i've never hated a single jimi hendrix album. this man was a guitarist sent from the heavens above. the ideal vibe is smoking a bong in my room, and turning on my 60s hendrix live record that's bleeding with crackling and fuzzy pops. progressive and infectious guitar-centered rock compositions with a timeless and almost surreal energy to it. like if you were in a guitar center and a vortex sucked you into "the rock dimension", you're hopelessly lost and yet you really really REALLY don't want to leave.
Aren’t all 3 of these an automatic 5?
Creative to say the least
My favorite from Jimi. One of my all time favorites. Top 5 Psychedelic album.
Let the good times roll
Phenomenal. I can't think of any other albums with better guitar work than this one. Hendrix absolutely knocks it out of the park here - and the Psychedelia is done perfectly. A masterpiece of the 60s and one of the greatest albums ever made.
Do I even need to say anything
Ya lo había escuchadoooooo. AL BU MA ZO. Puffffff. Fue mi introducción a Jimi Hendrix, la escuché por primera vez en un avión. Fue una experiencia loquísima la verdad, su estilo de improvisación en la guitarra me parece increíble y mantiene super interesantes canciones largas como Voodoo Chile (GOAT) y 1983. Todo temazos. Me gusta mucho Crosstown Traffic tmb y VC Slight Return. Nada, eso. Super bluesy, amo su voz.
A great final album for Jimi Hendrix. Drums are also phenomenal. 10/10
I’d bought and proudly owned Jimi’s first two albums but when this was released in posed one or two problems meaning that I never actually bought this one. Firstly this was a double album at double the price and my meagre earnings could not stretch that far. Perhaps more importantly as a 15 year old boy I would have felt extremely embarrassed to go into my local record store and buy a double album with 19 nude ladies emblazoned across it. That’s even if they would have sold it in the first place to a 15 year old as many considered the cover as ponographic. Even then if I had managed to get it home I doubt that I would have got it past the Gatekeeper AKA Mum who would have given me a clip around the ear hole for attempting to bring such filth into her home. So whilst I was starved of the pleasure of this album my mate’s brother did own it on a reel to reel tape upon which he had recorded the album from the radio. I did buy all the singles released from the album so I did end up buying a fair proportion of it. But I was denied the standout track on the album which is Voodoo Chile slight return. Those first few bars of Jimi’s guitar building up to the crashing wave of that familiar and unique riff gave me goosebumps and still does today. I think that track is largely responsible for the hearing loss I suffer from today as when I actually owned a copy of the album a few years later, it was my wont to place my head between two speakers at full volume and experience the orgasmic delight of that track. This exercise was often repeated when I purchased headphones right up until today. My love of Voodoo Chile alone makes this album a standout one. 5/5 16/6/25
Voodoo Child is so legendary, as are many of the songs on this album. It's amazing that for a funky, very unique sounding 1960s artist, Hendrix is almost universally loved by everyone. Including me. 5/5
I'm not sure I'd call this a perfect album, but it's very near to one. Near enough to justify 5 stars.
don't mind me, just the music farmer on her way to a busy day of listening to great music out at the music farm
5.0 Dont do drugs, kids (or at least don't overdo them)
Ya know, almost as old as me. Prolly slightly more interesting to listen to.
Great album, very good listen, my favourite do far
This is one of the great pieces of music to come out of the 1900s and rock music in general. Beautiful and sublime, it slides into your head and stays there all your life. Listen to Jimi's albums people.
Pretty good.
Oh yeah, that's the stuff.
5/5 Some of Jimi’s biggest hits and most experimental tracks all in one behemoth Hour and 15 minute record. Nuff said. Top 3 Songs: All Along the Watchtower Voodoo Child (Slight Return) Have You Ever Been (To Electric Ladyland)
Beautiful the dream
Amazing, jaw dropping album by the goat
Can't decide whether this is an 8/10 or 9/10 listen, would normally be cautious but I think the two epic tracks here are incredible and the album somehow ties together nicely considering it is quite oddly structured on first glance.
I've listened to this one (many times) before. Just amazing. Jimi's best work, for sure. "All Along the Watchtower" is one if, if not the best cover ever. Some of my other favorites include "Crosstown Traffic", "Come on (Let the Good Times Roll)", "1983...(A Merman I should Turn to Be)" and "Voodoo Child" (both versions).
Next level musicality with one of the best songs of all time on this one.
I get it now.
So so so good! Already loved this album happy for any excuse to put it on. Jimis ideas and songwriting abilities are at their peak here, such a creative and musically interesting album. I like the use of other instruments, especially the organ
4.5
Two things that keep this from being a full 5 stars for me, and that's "Little Miss Strange" and "Long Hot Sumner Night" and the fact they together open up side 2 stick out like a sore thumb. I'm not crazy about "...And The Gods Made Love" but as a psych album prelude it kinda works. Not a track I'd listen to on its own. The rest of the album is fukkin fire. And if it wasn't for those two outta place filler songs, it would even rival the UK *Experienced?* debut... Probably not the US version, but definitely the UK. 9.85 ★★★★½
4.5/5
Another classic album from Hendrix. While this is probably my least favorite of the three albums released during his lifetime, it's still really cool. The numerous highlights include the title track, "Crosstown Traffic", "Long Hot Summer Night", "1983", and Voodoo Child (Slight Return)", plus his covers of "All Along the Watchtower" and "Come On". 5 stars.
From one of the all-time greatest rock gods, this is probably the Zeus of double albums. At the peak of his creativity, an almighty flurry of awesome poptastic, bluestastic, psychedelic supreme songage, fantabulous 15 minute jams, blissed out side-long ventures of turning into a merman and signing off with the greatest 1-2 with All Along The Watch Tower and Voodoo Child (Slight Return). Lay Ladyland Lay in my big gold 5 star bed.
Hendrix, man. A great classic rock album. You know someone is a legend when they perform a cover song and everyone forgets it was a cover and not their own original song.
Exceptional
Overall good to great between tracks, but 'All Along the Watchtower' really takes things to another level! Fun time overall, great instrumentals and vocal work.
It’s a little long with insufficient variety to keep me fully hooked, but there are some undeniably iconic moments. It’s like a 4.6 for me.
I really deliberated on this one for a while. But I can't help but give this a five. I was listening to it in the shower and couldn't help but feel alive. One of the greatest songwriters of our lifetime for sure.
Rock the fuck out!!! This doesn't need a review ffs
My last review of this album: "It’s Jimi, come on people! I’m not writing some lengthy review of what we all know as a masterpiece." 'nuff said!
He’s a genius. Generational talent. Not a single song I don’t like and wouldn’t play again. Perfect.
5 out of 5. How did I sleep on this for so long?
A record on a higher plane. A double album of Hendrix being an absolute pioneer and a force of nature. Reaching cosmic heights while channeling the best energy of his time. Genuinely transformative guitar playing. Favourite tunes: Crosstown Traffic, House Burning Down, Gypsy Eyes, ...Slight Return, All Along the Watchtower.
so freaking smooth
This album is a masterpiece. It's been said a thousand times before, and it's still true. The songwriting is great. He touches topics ranging from sex to loneliness, mixed with some mysterious cosmic imagery at times. For all of these, he writes and delivers with a distinctive style that works just great with the instrumentation. And the most important part, the music. Hendrix's guitar ability is legendary, and it's on full display in this album, gracing the different songs with varied solos, mixing styles and effects, always to great effect. The other instruments are all on par too, excellent drumming and the organ playing is also top-tier. The album is filled with great songs (and some short interludes). My favourite was "Voodoo Chile", a 15-minute masterpiece that displays all of Hendrix's talent, and is also one hell of a song. "1983" and "All Along the Watchtower" are amazing too. If I had to pick a least favourite, I'd say "Little Miss Strange" wasn't as good as the rest (or maybe it's because it comes right after "Voodoo Chile"). A bit too light, pop-oriented when compared to the rest of the record. Also, I didn't like Redding's singing too much. Hendrix's style and musicality are just top tier, and this album showcases it throughout the whole record. A testament to Hendrix's talents.
Love the production on this album - sometimes I feel like I'm in the room with them, sometimes super trippy use of the stereo space. First 5 star album of this list.
I was complaining about psychedelic noodling yesterday and today I get Jimi. At least he knows how to do the noodling right.
Frickin’ A. There was not a second of this that I didn’t enjoy in head-nodding bliss. I have nothing to say about Hendrix’s guitar playing that hasn’t already been said; just that it’s all true. The chops, the tone. The tone! He uses pretty typical effects but how does he sound like that? Ugh, anyway. And of course his band rules; I wish people these days could get drum fills to sound like they did on late 60s psychedelic records. Anyway, it’s an incredible, 5-star, must-listen record all the way through. ML #128.
Не easy-listening, но все равно прекрасно
Trippy space rock typa shii
Noodley - using the stereo function to the absolute max
Jimi Hendrix was arguably the world's best guitarist. Certainly for his time, he was a trailblazer in more ways than one. But I have to confess that he's an artist I love in small doses. Of course he's impressive and innovative, daring and expertly skilled. But unless your studying guitar yourself, how much of that do you really need to listen to. Not that his albums are fantastic but if I'm honest, I probably prefer his greatest hits to the entire discography. So with that all said, the prospect of a double album didn't excite me, even if it did end with two of his best tracks. Multiple listens have really helped this one to come alive for me. On "Electric Ladyland", Hendrix proves himself to be more than a virtuoso of the guitar. There's a lot happening here and he pulls in a variety of different genres and collaborators. "Crosstown Traffic" evokes images of busy urban landscapes. "Voodoo Chile" is a sprawling and impressive jam complete with contribution from Steve Winwood. "Little Miss Strange" recalls the early 60s rock that Hendrix was leaving in the dust. Other tracks incorporate elements of jazz, blues and soul on top of the dominate guitar performances. The undisputed highlight however is Hendrix's take on Bob Dylan's "All Along the Watchtower", one of those rare covers that equals (or perhaps surpasses?) the original.
Excellent!
Amazing, loved it
Jimi was obviously great, but the real hero of this one is Mitch Mitchell. This is, without hyperbole, some of the best drumming I have ever heard.
Electric!!
Exceptional (although I think Dylan's All Along The Watchtower is better).
En av de bästa gitarrskivorna någonsin. Revolutionerande ljuddesign och spel. 10/10
I was never into Hendrix but I’m a big fan of Jack White, and I can hear the influence. I will definitely listen to more Hendrix now.
I already knew Hendrix was great, but listening to this has made me a fan
great album with some chill-vibey guitar
# Album Name: Electric Ladyland # Artist: Jimi Hendrix # Rating: 5/5 # Comments: Wow, voodoo chile, 15 mins is long. But when Jimi is ripping up that guitar like he is then he can do what the F he wants. This is a great album. The band are so fucking tight its unreal. The quality of each musician is top tier. Theres plenty of great songs on this album. I do think the length of the album detracts from the overall quality. Some of the tracks are more like jam sessions. Theres two songs about 15 mins in length. Thats nearly half the album duration! Overall a great listen by the man himself. # Top Tunes: Crosstown traffic / voodoo chile / LMS / Come on / Midnight lamp / Rainy day / 1983 / AATW / Voodoo Child # Would I listen to it again? oh yes
Excellent
Awesome
Feel like I should have been on acid for this, though the album is a trip in of itself. What an experience.
A classic. Jimi at his most amazing. Soulful guitar works that resonate even today. Highly recommended.
1983 è un un prog assurdo. Un riff di chitarra meraviglioso, la ascolterei per ore. Ho bisogno di questo vinile.
And the Gods Made Love Have You Ever Been- if you have heard this album before, this is a perfect intro track (with respect to the real intro track) Crosstown Traffic- Hendrix wasn't great lyrically, but his understanding of sound was unlike anyone else's Voodoo Chile- Hendrix does his best to make something that sounds like a juke joint in the 30s- and then turns it onto a ten minute jam session Little Miss Strange- can't stand the vocals on this one- if you can get past them, it's got some soloing that is different for Hendrix Long Hot Summer Night- this song does not get enough credit for being a great Hendrix jam Come On (Let the Good Times Roll)- a Hendrix take on an classic blues anthem Gypsy Eyes Burning of the Midnight Lamp Rainy Day, Dream Away 1983 Moon, Turn the Tides... Gently, Gently, Away Still Raining, Still Dreaming House Burning Down All Along the Watchtower- Bob Dylan said the song belongs go Hendrix Voodoo Chile (Slight Tower) Maybe the greatest guitar song ever
It’s Jimi, come on people! I’m not writing some lengthy review of what we all know as a masterpiece.
Fantastic album, and one I've only gotten into properly recently, even though I've been a Hendrix fan for a long time. For some reason I always connected more with the first 2 albums. But I get this one now, it's experimental in all the right ways and has some of his best playing (Voodoo Child, Burning of the Midnight Lamp, All Along The Watchtower). Maybe a bit too long, but I'll forgive him!
10
Brilliant. Unarguably his best studio work - though all 3 are 5-star albums. Not only does this begin with an insane little instrumental, but its got some of his best work - including (but certainly not limited to) the best cover of All Along the Watchtower ever.
Yes this album is a little all over the place, but I'm going to have to go with a 5. First of all, it contains maybe the greatest cover of all time in "Watchtower" (wild that we got two of the GOAT covers in 2 weeks). Second of all Jimi is going absolutely off on the guitar throughout this whole album the solo at the end of the 12 min "Voodoo Chile" was maybe the peak but "House Burning Down" and "Gypsy Eyes" had incredible guitar solos as well. This is rock and roll with some proto-funk stylings and it would have been fascinating to hear more had he lived longer and gone further down this path. What an absolute tragedy.
Hard to go wrong with Jimi
There are so many great songs on here. This album was one of my mom’s favorites so it was spin often, though not this extended version (at least that I remember). This version of Voodoo Chile is bluesier than I recall from the later CD mixes. I also don’t remember it being live. (No complaints BTW). Watchtower was one of the first songs I remember ‘hearing’ Hendrix and I have loved that song since, but the swishing guitar work that starts Voodoo Child, and then drops into one of the hardest riffs in classic rock is still mindblowingly powerful. I really enjoyed 1983 this listen and am not sure I ever heard that song. This album is a classic but I’m not as excited as Experience from Hendrix. Is it a Four? nah. We all know…
Was soll ich sagen? Mega groovy 6/5! „Voodo Chile“ (die lange Version) ist mein Favorit, aber das ganze Album ist voll mit mega Songs. Unterschiedliche Stile werden durch die signature-Gitarrensolos vereint! Großartig!
One of my favourite albums of all time, and probably my favourite Hendrix album. Everything comes together here in peak performance, from the heavy wawa use to the rampant psychedelia. The album listens like a glorious acid trip, and is sonically something else. Hendrix is incandescent here, making his guitar talk via wawa glory on Still Raining, Still Dreaming, which picks up on where Rainy Day Dream away left off a few tracks early. Then there's the ornate riff of Burning of the Midnight Lamp--a masterpiece of psychedelia. The riff on Voodoo Chile (Slight Return) and the muted intro that predicts hip hop scratching and the solo on All Along the Watchtower, one of rock's alltime greatest solows. And it isn't just the guitar work here--this is a band effort. Noel Redding's Little Miss Strange sounds like the Beatles on more acid than usual while the drumming on House Burning Down and Gypsy Eyes drives the amazing rhythm of those tracks.
I was wondering why it was taking so long to get the first Hendrix album. I'm also happy this is the first one I see, it's my favorite :) now give me "Blues" and I can pardon any other crap album from this list.
Ongekend
I had never listened to Electric Ladyland in full before, and I was really looking forward to it. Wow—what an album. I absolutely love it. It feels like a massive jam session layered with some truly fantastic songs. Hendrix’s guitar work is incredible, and his voice really stands out—underrated, in my opinion. Favorite songs: All Along the Watchtower and Have You Ever Been (To Electric Ladyland) are just perfect. Least favorite: None. Every track on this album feels purposeful and adds something valuable to the experience. Album artwork: Very cool cover—it perfectly sets the tone for the music inside.
ONE OF THE ALBUMS OF ALL TIME
Stone classikkkk
Bluesy, effortlessly cool (other than the effort needed to be this good)
What an insanely good album
Fabulous
Incredible. His Magnum Opus. Best Song: All Along the Watchtower Rating: 9.5/10 Stars: 5/5
10/10
Excellent guitar playing, iconic songs and a must hear for every guitar player. That being said, this album is iconic but it is very reliant on the guitar playing and the at the time revolutionary mixing tricks. Some tracks are more experimental than others and the album has a very 60s psychedelic vibe. So it is not for everyone, but the album includes some of the most iconic and classic rock music we have. so I would have given it a 4 because if you aren't a guitarist you might just enjoy the hits. but personally it is a 5 because i play guitar
I mean it's Jimi!
Another great album from Hendrix, dives more into the psychedelia with combining it with blues, funk, rock. I would listen again!
I mean…I have loved Jimi since the first time I ever heard him.
Masterful album. I especially like All Along the Watchtower and Crosstown Traffic.
I forget that I love Jimi Hendrix. So much of my music tastes of that era hails from the UK, but Jimi is one of the few Americans that just blew music off its lid. He could make a guitar weep, scream, wail, and moan. Then you've got those guttural and soulful vocals. They don't music like this anymore. God bless Jimi Hendrix.
Jimi Hendrix was a master at his craft. His music can be soothing one moment, feral another, and soulful and funky the next. I will never turn down an opportunity to listen to his music.
Gitarre>>>
Amazing
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I loved this album as a teenager so it's tough to reevaluate now when I know just about every note on the whole album, but I like that it shows the breadth of Jimi's talent by tackling a wide variety of sounds and genres. I do think there's a bit too much experimentation with noise, feedback and strange effects. But there's enough hits on here to get a 5
big songs, as good as Hendrix gets
First time listening to the whole album. Close to perfection!
Jimi Hendrix forever changed the way electric guitar would be played. This album however is so much more interesting than the standard cannon of Hendrix hits. A lot of styles colliding, a sense of fun in the production and some beautiful instrumentation and performances across the board.
Jimi Hendrix é o cara mesmo. Já tinha algumas músicas na minha playlist, como Crosstown Traffic, Voodoo Chile e All Along The Watchtower. Mas Still Raining, Still Dreaming conseguiu um espaço a mais.. De modo geral é um bom álbum, com boas músicas e boa progressão.
The greatest album ever made. Blues, rock, psychedelia, jazz… all the good stuff.
Simply amazing. A work of art of the highest form.
Ain't no use in gettin' uptight, just let it groove its own way
It’s Hendrix. It’s a great album. That is all.
Huge fan of jimi hendrix, hard for me to be unbaised.
It's Hendrix. What can we say. Hearing his genius, inventive, spontaneous raw talent and skill wafting / or ripping through the air of the room in 2025 and still being spellbound - how'd he do it-how did he learn to play the chords upside down bc he was a lefty and there weren't guitars made for lefties yet. how does it sound otherworldy after you've heard it a million times, how is crosstown traffic ALWAYS in my head if I have to cross ANY town, lol.. Mike is a Hendrix head so I'll give 5 bc what else can you give really
Music in at least three dimensions. Absolute and total control in all aspects - riffs galore, songwriting, production - aces all around. It borders on the ridiculous how far ahead he was.
This is where Hendrix clicked for me. It stands apart from so many of the rock albums on this list in production, musicality, and technicality. Badass.
A goddamm masterpiece. 7-7-7.
Sick
Really fun listen. Favorite songs were All Along the Watchtower, Crosstown Traffic, and Voodoo Chile. Classic album, listening to it I had to remind myself it was made in the late 1960s. It's really easy to understand why he was so influential. RIP Jimi
Another super popular artist but I only know a single song from the album and don’t feel like listening through the psychedelic haze of them all
Another classic from Jimi Hendrix that sounded completely different from his first album. There were so many moments where I was shocked to hear a guitar make the sounds it did which is a testament to how good Jimi was at playing. The drums are another highlight of the album being consistently great. The songs themselves were pretty good all around but, the last 4 songs are definitely the best part. This album is a showcase of how innovative and talented Jimi Hendrix was, what an experience!
Easy 5.
Speaks for itself. There just isn't enough Jimi Hendrix.
Love this album - i listened to it last year. Excellent.
The first gift I ever remember giving my dad in which he actually enjoyed it was this album. Crayola drawings, elementary school art ... all that is bullshit, but give the guy a remastered CD of Electric Ladyland for Christmas and wow, did I see him light up. A short time later, this was in my CD player playing like I owned it. Happy Birthday, Dad.
Second member of the "27 club" in two consecutive days. What's tomorrow going to be? The Doors? I'm starting to think that all 1001 albums are scripted. Anyway, jokes aside. Everything Hendrix did is brilliant. But I always thought that the production of his albums was of low quality. At least compared to what such a brilliant artist deserved to have. Every note he plays with his guitar exudes an enormous aura of creativity and originality, showing the unique way he had to play the guitar. The good bass lines and Mitch Mitchell's brilliant drums complement the songs perfectly. But as I said before, the production is very lacking. At some points, the guitar completely stands out over the other instruments. It almost gives me a headache. But if you think the rating will be anything other than 5 stars, you're crazy! There's no way I can listen to Hendrix without getting goosebumps, no matter how poorly produced the album is. Of the members of the "27 club" this is certainly the one that is most missed. It would have been a delight to see what Hendrix would have done in the 70s, with superior production and recording qualities... we can only imagine!
The only potential problem with *Electric Ladyland* is that it's all over the place. But being "all over the place" is actually not a problem at all when you're a mad genius like Jimi Hendrix. What you have instead is a treasure trove of tones and intents and moods and melodies and colors. As you go through this legendary double album, some moments stick out like an *agile* thumb (and never a sore one), just like Jimi's right thumb, so expertly placed on his guitar neck -- a detail I have always found as fascinating to watch on film as what the man could do with his other fingers on the fretboard. So when you finally see (or rather "hear") the whole picture of those "sound paintings", you can't help but be in awe. And also a little saddened that no one would hear where the man would go next for his crazed-out studio endeavors What's terrific about *Electric Ladyland* is that it indeed does not simply rely on Hendrix's blues-inspired virtuoso powers. It is the transcription of a far wider picture than that, going from American psychedelic acid-rock to sixties British pop to progressive soul/funk to jazz lounge cuts to proto-hard-rock to indeed long swampy blues jams here and there (putting the lengthier version of "Voodoo Chile" in side one was *bold* for sure). And then, you have the absolutely iconic cuts: "Voodoo Child" in its "slight return" version, "Crosstown Traffic" and the cover of Bob Dylan's "All Along The Watcher", transcending the original version on all cursors. Plus a handful of less famous yet stellar hits in their own right ("Gypsy Eyes", "Burning Of The Midnight Lamp", "House Burning Down", Noel Redding's "Little Miss Strange"...). And if the rest is often more experimental and not as instantly memorable, it's always a pleasure to return to anyway. Simply put, *Electric Ladyland" is thus an album that's still inexhaustible almost sixty years after the fact. Surely that warrants an automatic 5/5 grade here. Number of albums left to review: around thirty or twenty, as I've gone over the 1000 line and this generator is including albums from all editions of the book. Number of albums from the list I find relevant enough to be mandatory listens: 462 (including this one) Albums from the list I *might* include in mine later on: 276 Albums from the list I won't include in mine: 334
I rate All along the tower a 2 star because it is just not for me and I don't like country music. I rate voodoo child a 1 star because it doesn't have much energy and its not for me. I rate long hot summer night a 3 star because I kinda like it and its a good song but not for me.
I think this song is good because I love the rhyme and his voice. The background music is fire and I love the album cover. Both his songs sound super cool and I love the way he sings. I would recommend this album to people and I feel like a lot of people would like his songs.
Do you like albums that are recent or old? I liked this album because both songs sound pretty cool to me and the beat is very good in both songs. I also think this album is cool since it's old it has that vibe to it.I would recommend this album if you like songs that are mainly guitar.
I like this album because I really like the guitar and I like and I like how the songs are different and that on both songs have guitar and I like his voice would recommend this because it is very good
Amazing Album Need to get it on vinyl
No absolutely crazy solos until the backend and then it was insane-but a good buildup with a lot (LOT) of drum fills.
Was he the best to ever do it? No. Did he pioneer a sound and style that would influence everything that came after him? Yes. If he hadn’t had an untimely death would allegations about sexual impropriety have eventually surfaced 50 years after his heyday? Most likely.
With many albums on this list where you know one or two hits from the band, they're usually at the front and as the album goes on it becomes an unfocused mess of filler and deep cuts of varying quality. With Electric Ladyland, the album becomes more focused as the album goes on with the two big hits being on the last side of the album. It was an absolute joy to listen to this. From the extended blues jams, songs without Hendrix on vocals, the hits and the deep cuts. The production here rocks and while it seems that there was a risk of a 'too many cooks' situation during the recording of this album, the mammoth collaborative effort here between the who's who of the 60's rock scene paid off. This album also contains one of my favourite songs of all time, 1983....(A Merman I Should Turn to Be), and it took me longer than usual to write this review as I kept going back to listen to Side C just so I could play it again and again. Of course this album also contains arguably the greatest cover song ever performed in All Along the Watchtower. You constantly hear about how Hendrix is the most important guitarist of all time, and if you had not suffered through some of the dogshit made prior to this and milquetoast (by modern standards) rock and roll that was coming out prior to him exploding on the scene you would think "yeah man, whatever" but this album underscores just how important his style and talent in both musicality and production was to musical history. This is the meteor that killed the dinosaurs, giving this anything less than a 5 feels wrong. Highlights: Crosstown Traffic, Voodoo Chile, Gypsy Eyes, Burning of the Midnight Lamp, 1983....(A Merman I Should Turn to Be), House Burning Down, All Along the Watchtower, Voodoo Child (Slight Return)
This was one of my first cds growing up. I remember not “getting” it at first. A few years later I stumbled back across it after starting to learn guitar and was blown away. In my opinion this is Jimi’s magnum opus.
Voodoo Chile album version is way different than the single. Enjoyed how simple and raw feel of the LP. Loads of recording and sound experimentation. Weird to think that this album was release in cassette format. Really like this album
Never listened to this before. Great album with loads of solos.
++*: Have You Ever Been (To Electric Ladyland), Crosstown Traffic, Voodoo Chile, Little Miss Strange, Still Raining, Still Dreaming ++: ... And the Gods Made Love, Long Hot Summer Night, Come On (Part 1), Gypsy Eyes, Burning of the Midnight Lamp, Rainy Day, Dream Away, 1983....(A Merman I Should Turn to Be), Moon, Turn the Tides....Gently Gently Away, House Burning Down, All Along the Watchtower, Voodoo Child (Slight Return) 10/10
Saw Jimi pop up as today’s pick and let out an audible squeal. One of the greatest to ever do it, and this album for the most part is another album that is just amazing. The only slight negative is that the album runs a little on the long side, and while I enjoy Jimi enough to not be bothered, I can see why others may not be so keen on listening that long. For that I give it a 4.75 out of 5.
Read that a bandmate described him as “a combination of Beethoven and John Lee Hooker” and that pretty much sums it up… wow! Earth-shattering music
Thank you for reminding me that I should own this record at some point.
This was awesome!
One of my all time favorites.
I'm not sure would it bee even possible to give anything else than 5 starts. Pure gold!
It's been a while since I last time listened to Jimi. Goddamn this album sounds good! Nothing to add, loved every minute. For some reason Gypsy Eyes hit me hard this time. The groove is relentless, and Jimi’s guitar work on that song feels so raw and funky.
It seems I've never listened to this actual album as such. I've three of his albums in my collection, namely Live At Winterland, Radio One and Sound Track Recordings From The Film "Jimi Hendrix", but I'm quite sure I've had at least one of them on tape or something. Most of the songs were however familiar, I've heard enough random songs via friends and radio, but there were few that I got to experience with fresh ears. They're more of the same, which is not a bad thing, so nothing jumped out as better/worse. The sound quality and production is top notch on this album. It sounds incredible from my system.
This entire album steals my breath. It's from a different place. Jimi was from a different place. As were Mitch Mitchell & Noel Redding. (The other musicians on this album are *also* in the pantheon of musical brilliance.) Sequenced impeccably. Psychedelic af. And funk is assuredly here. It's a perfect album.
Lovin it!
And this is it. The final album, not just of the 1001 but of all 1089 from all editions of this list. Thankfully, we have ended things on a high with Hendrix’s most ambitious and varied project. It’s got straightforward pop-rock songs, it’s got jam-filled hard blues songs, it’s got mindblogging fretboard-shattering psychedelia in the form of the 15-minute cut of Voodoo Chile, it’s got the remarkable Dylan cover towards the end. It’s got a 13 minute track about becoming a fucking merman. At the end of the day - at the end of 1089 days - what more can you ask for?
Listened to this on vinyl. It’s fab
5 all day every day - praise Jimi
The best
This is an album you have to sit down and listen to. When you do, the rewards are epic. Jimi’s playing is awesome. There are a handful of songs I am not so keen on which, removed, would reduce the lengthy run time. EDIT:- Okay upon repeat listening, this album is a 5. While I still stand by my view that some of the songs on their own would be 3s and 4s, the album taken as a piece of art and listened to in one sitting is brilliant.
Desde el tema 1 sabes que se viene un delirio
Classic, amazing, innovative. Launched thousands of musicians to push the boundaries of what rock quitar playing and sogwriing could be. I was instantly reminded of Prince in the diversity of songwriting and the sheer musicianship. A truly great album. Please buy a physical copy, it is well worth it.
Great album.
9.5/10. Quite simply one of the greatest albums of all time! The Jimi Hendrix Experience lives up to their name; they're an experience!!! :)
when i first discovered jimi hendrix for myself in middle school, this was the album that really drew me in. i wasn't a fan of the long jams but was really fond of the wailing acid rock guitars. not only is jimi's guitar playing here incredible (of course), the songwriting is great too. songs like 'crosstown traffic,' 'little miss strange,' and 'house burning down' have incredible hooks and get stuck in your head. of course, the bass and drums here are incredible too. as i've gotten older, i've developed a greater appreciation for the longer jammier stuff on here (particularly '1983...'). and of course the big songs - his cover of bob dylan's 'all along the watchtower' is a classic, as well as the ever-present 'voodoo child (slight return)' are heavy hitters that get repeated ad nauseum for a good reason. not only is it one of the best albums of its era, it's just a blast to listen to from front to back.
The biggest jump in sounds a guitar can make ever. I rocks hard the whole ride.
Own it. Solid but I prefer are you experienced
a work of sprawling genius, captivating from start to end, covering soul, rock, and outer space along the way