Electric Ladyland

jimi is trippy

Burning the midnight lamp is the best record he was right... first listen.

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.

Sometimes, genius needs guardrails. Or at least an editor. The first 2/3 of the album was difficult to listen to, almost as if Jimi was trying too hard to replicate "Are You Experienced?" while showing his depth as an artist. Anyway, the redemption of the last 3 tracks makes this album stand up as a classic and earns back one of the stars in my rating.

Chora cavaco

Ouvir esse álbum é tipo comer um tiramissu, você sabe que é um clássico elaborado. Mas falta algo para realmente te agradar

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.

Buenisimoo mucho rockk, me encantaaaa

That first 30 seconds of voodoo chile in nice headphones gave me the chills. It’s like you’re in the studio with Jimi. Overall, I thought a very powerful record. Plenty’s of jazz noodlings and jams. Could definitely have been a single LP. But since Jimi released so few records, I found myself enjoying the extended jams and songs.

I don’t think I can put it better than the top review here.

Rock muy de señor para mi gusto

I get the Hendrix hype but at the same time I know I’m not appreciating it like I should.

Some great tracks, but also some weaker ones too. Overall, the great tracks cover for the weaker ones.

79/100 very impressive for its time but thats about it very overrated really. some of the songs were so unnecessary

Amazing.

Amazing. I normally dislike any album this long but loved it all the way through

So good. So very, very good.

7/10

💘 Crosstown Traffic 💘 Come On (Let the Good Times Roll) 💘 Rainy Day, Dream Away 💘 1983... (A Merman I Should Turn to Be) 💘 Voodoo Child (Slight Return)

nice guitarr

I understand that many people would overlook the flaws of this double album because of Hendrix's musical prowess. Besides the mostly forgettable lyrics, several tracks just serve the purpose of letting Jimi jam. I still can see the necessity of this album being on this list, but it isn't a 5.

This was amazing, but not perfect. Some more rambling guitar parts, which normally I'm not a fan of on an album but I will accept for Jimi. Incredible vocals and guitar, obviously, but deep lyrics, and then it ends with all along the watchtower, just an unimpeachable track.

Jimi Hendrix is one of those artists that I can take or leave but I enjoyed listening to this album. The songs of his that everyone knows are so played out so I enjoyed listening to lesser known songs. Still he probably won’t feature heavily in my listening rotation.

Phenomenal, including the amazing cover of “All Along the Watchtower”, including psychedelic British pop played with Hendrix’s unmistakable virtuosity.

I would love to give this a shot another day, but I didn’t have the attention span to give it its due yesterday.

Not my favorite ever but the guitar is undeniable and I was impressed by the range of sounds he achieved.

Very talented guitarist. I can see the appeal

I wish I could play guitar like Jimi

Ended strong. Some of the bluesy sounds in the middle of the album are not especially for me, but the guitar work is fabulous throughout.

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.

Para ser un álbum tan antiguo no lo encontré aburrido ni lento como me esperaba, es un sonido que todavía se siente muy actual, definitivamente quiero escucharlo de nuevo

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

Some good stuff buried within some self indulgent long stuff

Bit too indulgent and long for me. Some cool bits though. Would prefer a 40 minute cut that removes all the noodling.

Solid 5 for me. If I could have seen anyone live it would have been Jimi.

Just a bit too long isn't it?

Was tough to listen to, mostly because I've been looping "All Along the Watchtower" for years and foolishly thought that the rest of the album is going to be more of the same. It really wasn't, and only a few songs toward the end came a bit close to it. Like the lyrics are great and you can tell that Jimi Hendrix is a very talented musician but I just couldn't get into this album. The two 14 minute songs were especially tedious to listen to and drag on for too long.

Mesmerizing guitar, had no idea All Along the Watchtower was a cover

Legendary guitar. Needs better songwriting for 5 star

Fine

Me gusta muchísimo iba en 3/5 y termino 4/5. Puta guitarra locura..Con razón tiene leyenda esoterica

Had some classic Hendrix songs.

I did enjoy this album. It has that era defining sound that we all know, but as with the time I find the long instrumentals a bit much

Who doesn't love a bit of Jimmy and his motley crew. Absolutely peppered with barnstormers and fantastic guitar noodling. Let down slightly by a few below par tracks and odd production choices. But still considerably better than a lot on the list. It's mind boggling the frequency that they turned out music of such a high and influenceial calibre.

I do really enjoy the bombast of Hendrix at his best, but this album, as with most of his work, is painfully inconsistent. Taken as a collective work, it's maxing out at ...

Not as good as I used to think it was, but better than a lot of the stuff we've listened to recently.

Despite having incredible highs like Slight Return and Crosstown Traffic, and Burning of the Midnight Lamp, this album is completely bloated with mediocre jam shit. I've owned this since high school and barely revisit it. The guitar between 0:30 and 1:00 on Slight Return is probably the pinnacle of rock guitar. It's haunted, loose, sexy, and badass. Even this can't save the album.

Skill and talent, but I thought most of the non-famous songs weren't that good.

3/5 - This was all over the place for me. Some incredible guitar jam segments, as expected, but I also got really bored with some sections. Best appreciated as a highlight reel, imo.

Es buenisimo para escuchar a la tardecita de fondo 8/10

amazing

All along the watchtower är den bästa covern någonsin. Jimi gör den så fruktansvärt bra! Crosstown traffic, Voodoo child (slight return) väldigt bra! En del låtar är superflummiga och jobbiga att lyssna på men det mesta är mycket bra! Albumet är bra, lär återvända.

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.

Electric

Rip Hendrix you would’ve loved solid state modeling amps

Obvious high points but not an album I would return to regularly.

Absolute banger classic guitar rock album.

A real joy. Maybe it's because I've been watching The Beatles Anthology, but it's so clear how much they were influencing each other.

6/10 ñe

Listening to this feels like looking at one of those pictures of a dog wearing sunglasses. I guess when hendrix was at his peak the guitars sounded revolutionary, but now I find all the noodling kind of exhausting. Jimi, I get it, you miss that electric woman and you drive your car at 90mph.

An iconic album, but not quite to my taste...

There's a great album in there, and it ends with three absolute bangers, but I'm not listening to Hendrix for 15 minutes noodles with drum solos.

Jimi's guitar work holds up! Some of the psychedelic songs don't quite pack the same punch for me, but over all I still liked it quite a bit.

Entiendo cuando dicen que es un álbum largo, tiene temas de hasta 15 minutos, pero siento que es algo muy del rock psicodélico y a mi personalmente me encanta. Suena muy bien, me imaginé escuchándolo mientras me tomo un vino chill en mi casa.

Crazy old guitar black riffs

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.

Weer een aparte opening van Jimi. Hij vindt dat digitale wel erg geinig. Deze keer had het net zo goed de start van een album van DJ Promo kunnen zijn. Ach het is maar kort... Daarna volgt de muzikale opening van het album. Maar ook dat vind ik nog helemaal niets. Het is een beetje een saaie pop basis. Maar de boodschap is duidelijk. Hij heeft wat voor ons in petto. Dat blijkt uit het opvolgende Crosstown Traffic. Hier wordt toch even de basis gelegd voor laten we zeggen, Red Hot Chili Peppers achtige muziek. Dan volgt Voodoo Chile. Die blues vaart wat meer op de basis van anderen, maar is toch fijn uitgevoerd. Little Miss Str(aaa---aaa-aa)ange heeft een verschrikkelijke jaren '60 zang, waar zelfs de gitaar van Jimi niet tegen op kan. Het gaat te ver om elk nummer langs te kopen. Maar uit bovenstaande is wel te concluderen dat het album op alle vlakken veelzijdig is. Eén element moet ik er toch nog even uitpakken. De speelse Jimi van de intro komt nog wel eens terug. Het verdraaiende geluid bij Gypsy Eyes is bijvoorbeeld niet om aan te horen. De afsluitende hit heeft dat ook. Maar de virtuoze gitaar mondt deze keer uit in een mooi uitgevoerd boomer-rock-geluid en dat neemt alle ergernis weg.

Jimi Hendrix is een van de artiesten waar het door mij vervloekte algoritme van Spotify op vastloopt. Je wil namelijk meer van die virtuoze hippiegitaarmuziek met bluesy elementen, maar het algoritme liet me keer op keer bij Led Zeppelin uitkomen. Nu is Led Zeppelin erg fijne muziek, maar valt wat mij betreft niet in dezelfde categorie. Misschien leert het algoritme en is het inmiddels jaren later een stuk beter geworden, maar naar mijn idee keerde het vaak naar een catch-all-artiest terug. Net als dat als je meer muziek als de Dijk wil horen, je heel snel palingsound voor je snufferd krijgt. Want dat is toch ook NL-talig? Uh-uh. Dat verklaart mijn haat aan het algoritme van Spotify. Naar de muziek van Jimi: op dit album horen we de gebruikelijke virtuositeit en staan een paar grote hits, maar heeft als nadeel weer dat het een dubbelaar is. En de vaste lezer weet inmiddels dat dat minpunten oplevert. Ook hier moet er teveel worden opgevuld met psychedelische stukken. Maar wat een heerlijk einde. Toch blijven ook nu weer de 5 sterren op zak, dus die moeten dan gaan naar het debuutalbum. En dat is stiekem ook het beste, al kun je bij Jimi dus net zo goed een greatest hits op zetten. Dat is helemaal niet erg. Zolang je het maar niet op Spotify luistert.

(V) One of the greatest albums of all time. Wish I could say something more profound

I probably overheard this album in my adolescence. I know I had a Hendrix Experience compilation, and this album on my iPod. I don't remember why I chose to download this one, but when I did, I realized immediately this is one of the records you take with you to a deserted island. It's so versatile and full of talent. I know Crosstown Traffic was a heavy rotation track because I know all of its twists and turns, but now find it a little excessively pop, a little dated. Miss Strange follows through like that too, and then everything else is exquisite. I don't know a lot of this track list by name, but once the sound starts, I pick up where I left off. Every time. The way Jimi takes hold of ideas and couples them with music is the key factor here. Emotion as sound is easy to understand but so incredibly difficult to achieve. I really appreciated listening to the project today with fresh years. I found it curious how on tracks like Voodoo Chile I could hear a live audience when this is a studio production. A little reading and you realize the studio was a party. That this is an album where the concept of the project is the Jimi Hendrix Experience's groupies, the electric ladies. The muse IS that rock and roll free spirit, of course you want your friends at the conception of it. Frankly, Jimi got away with so much here, I'm surprised the label didn't work more with his vision for the artwork. The birthday suit fits the emotion of this effort better than the beautiful reds and yellows of the official artwork. This is an odd album because even though it's been saturated through my ears and I know I won't be playing it frequently, I also know I'm going to keep listening to it for the rest of my life, if time permits the urge to creep at its own pace, as has been happening for years. 4.65/5

Buen disco, en verdad un gran trabajo musical, interpretativo y de producción. Composiciones muy originales y con carácter. Creo que discos como estos son los que te consagran como buen musico y hace que todos den por sentado que fuiste un gran musico. Un sonido icónico, virtuoso pero sincero y sin pretensiones, simplemente algo artístico y profundo. Me encanta su estilo único, una mezcla entre psicodélico y progresivo y el rock típico de los 70's pero con un sonido muy Hendrix, energético y con carácter. Gran disco, sincero, sin tapujos y sin pretensiones. Simplemente icónico, innovador y con mucho estilo y carácter.

Wth just happened on gypsy eyes His voice just melted into the guitar Saved: Come On Gypsy Eyes Still Raining, Still Dreaming

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.

Great psychedelic rock just ot flows super good. Little middle strange is super good too Favorite: voodoo child Least: ... and the gods made love

Good one, liked to hear the most popular and one one of the most influential releases in rock, acid rock and stuff. Energetic, sounds good, vocals are very nice. Solid listen, what a shame there are only three albums.

Felt a bit too long overall

Impressed by the variation in songwriting. Should I give it 4? I should probably give it 4

It’s Electric Ladyland, what did you think it would get?

8/10…psycho rock / hard blues / *1968 👂

No skips

lol i already got this album. thoughts havent changed. 7/10

Some crackers but generally just a bit noodly and some of its bordering on dull. Whats woth the random song in the middle that sounds like a shitty beatles ? Are they any good ? No they suck !

Voodoo Child is absolutely timeless.

So so so fucking good. If I could go back in time it would most definitely be somewhere to see Hendrix play live. I love the guitar so much and Hendrix was one of the greatest to ever play it.

voodoo chile 14+ min song fuck yes; lo was floored I haven’t listened before apparently I only had one jimi song saved pre listen (watchtower) learned jimi was only really active for 4 years before he died I know v little about guitar but this really is insane “That’s a fucking great record but it’s a double record” - Lo’s dad

Jimi Hendrix has a nice voice and this album is more tolerable than I would expect it to be. About halfway through I got really sick of how similar all the songs sounded to me so I skipped ahead to All along the watchtower which is a banger that song belongs to him. Voodoo child slight return is actually good, Zack was right.

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

Obviously great guitar. But I’m not a stoner or a man so it’s not for me.

A mind-bending, psyche-punishing psychedelic masterpiece. His guitars often sound positively occult- if ¨Sinners¨ has taught us anything it's that music can bend time and space and perception. I would say it's a bit too long and meandering to give it five stars, but 4.5 for sure. We miss you Jimi!

Wow, what a journey this album is. This album is on the long side, but with the exception of some small moments, it managed to maintain my full attention throughout. There are not enough highlights for me to warrant the max rating, but only just. 4/5

Beautiful, bluesy, meaningful.

High hopes for this one. Only have heard good thinks abt Jimi Hendrix, never listened to really cool intro. Really cool bass line and guitar on have you ever been. Doesn’t sound 60s at all. Guitar on crosstown traffic is so good. Guitar on voodoo chile is also also good. Much better songwriting on this one. I could listen to this song all day. What a solo at 5 mins. Cant believe it’s a 15 min long song and it’s doesn’t suck the life out of me. It arguably keeps getting better as it goes. Guitar solo is really really good on little miss strange. Don’t like the lyrics. VERY 60s. Didn’t work with the futuristic guitar. Long hot summer is a bit forgettable. Good times roll is a banger. Is this the original version? Doesn’t matter either way it the best version. What a guitar solo. Gypsy eyes is much better written. I like this one a lot. Relatively simple guitar. All abt the singing on this one. Burning the midnight lamp and rainy day were good not great. More great guitar. Love the riff at the beginning of 1983. Want more of that and less singing. Guitar is just so good. Even the drums are awesome. The way it picks back up at 1045, omg. What a fucking sing. 13+ mins of really good music. Love the organ on still raining (or keyboard, not sure). This song rocks aside from the vocals being a little bs. Chalk it up to a different time. House burning down feels like a nice change of pace. Really well written. This song could make it in any era. All along the watch tower Is an all time classic. Doesn’t matter who’s version it is. What an album. I will be listening to this again soon. Jimi lives up to the hype. Really really enjoyable listen. 4.3 stars.

There’s everything before Jimi, and there’s everything after. A handful of songs here that don’t make me run them on repeat, but I agree that everyone should listen to this at least once in their life

Trailblazer for so many, and honestly hard not to enjoy.

-unterhaltsam -cooler Rhythmus -sehr gute Gitarre -ich mag das Genre -9.5/10

I liked axis a little better. This is more typical Jimi Hendrix psychedelic wiggly squiggly guitar. But when you’re in the mood this hits the spot.

Duh.

This is the second JH album I've had and, much like the previous one, I found it pretty decent but nothing special. Some really cool guitar work and funk, but a fair few forgettable tracks too. Clearly an unbelievable talent but I don't think his music is entirely my cup of tea.

Favorites: voodoo chile, have you ever been to (electric ladybird), all along the watchtower, long hot summer night

Sound like a gay dude tryna sing

Meandering and the biggest snoozefest on this entire list for me so far. Boo.

A few great songs, but the double album was more than I needed. Favorite songs: Crosstown Traffic, Long Hot Summer Night, All Along The Watchtower, Voodoo Child (Slight Return)

Sexxy

This is really gooey

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Something about the way the distortion and reverb hits on this album makes it my favourite of Hendrix’ output. Probably helps that it has higher highs for me than his other work.

jeg er så stolt over at jeg hørte gjennom hele voodoo chile. og litt sjokkert når jeg hørte publikum. høydepunkt: voodoo chile, little miss strange, long hot summer night, come on (let the good times roll)

Das langweiligste Album, das ich hier bisher hören musste. Ganz schrecklich.

Die Gitarrenskills sind natürlich überragend, aber für mich ist da zwischendurch auch sehr viel Leerlauf dabei. Die Highlights ziehen das Album auf schwache 3 Sterne hoch.

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.

Gefiel mir gut. Auf lange Hörung etwas zu viel auf einmal. Dass es neben Voodoo Child noch Voodoo Chile gibt, hat mich verwirrt.

Ich bin ja großer Jimi Hendrix Fan ohne dass ich wirklich oft Jimi Hendrix höre. Aber immer wenn, dann ist es ein Genuss

Some bangers, some duds

Casi lo descarto porque pensaba que no me iba a gustar nada, no se porque tenia ese pensamiento, pero lo ha cambiado totalmente. En mi mente iba a ser tan dinámico que me iba a poner nerviosa, pero ha sido un viaje de sensualidad y psicodelia.

I can appreciate the great guitar but it wasn’t my thing really

A classic. Love the jazz influence seen throughout. Great way to end the week.

Fun trip.

All along the watchtower is one of the best songs ever, regardless of the artisit

easy 5/5, superb listening

Obviously legendary album, some real highlights particularly the singles, Burning of the Midnight Lamp one of the first guitar songs I fell in love with (and could play a bit). But it's too long for me, not as concise as Axis Bold As Love. But Hendrix is Obviously on fire the whole time

Revolutionary guitar playing, but not every song is up to the same standard - not my favourite album by Hendrix.

Ayo deze dude kan best goed gitaar spelen. Moet die echt wat mee doen, I could see him becoming big

Hendrix didn’t make bad albums

Красив своей неидеальностью.Исскуство развивается.Это вывод после первого прослушивания.Мотивы дикого запада в джазовом аккомпанементе. Предполагаю, что это эксперимент со звуком.В свое время вряд ли был принят сразу.И поняли его только спустя время. Почувствовали что-то знакомое в столь незнакомой форме.(Предположение не ознокамливался с историей этого альбома и контекста времени.)

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…

A classic that I've never heard in it's entirerity. Some tracks are more forgettable than others, but that doesn't take away from the vibe, attitude and atmosphere of them. Opens strong and finishes insanely strong with the two huge hendrix bangers.

A few of the classics are on here. Loses half a mark for a 13-minute track in the middle.

I wanna give this album a 5 so, so bad. If you just replace track 5 (written by the Experience bassist, not a bad track just out of place) with Voodoo Child (Slight Return) as an immediate reprise of Voodoo Chile and take away some of the reprisal work at the back half of the album (track 13, eg) it'd be an easy 5/5. But that track 5 being unusually square for this album and reprising Rainy Day adds a little bloat. I dunno. It's like, a 4.5 or so with that stuff. Without it, easy 5.

A masterpiece by the guitar virtuoso. Definitely on the longer side of things and the album slowly gets better until the last couple songs. 9/10 [KEEP]

I love you jimi mama

This was so close to 5 stars, absolutely phenomenal album; Crosstown Traffic, Voodoo Child, All Along the Watchtower, etc. However, a couple of overdrawn, more experiment tracks made lulls that I can't overlook. Truly incredible, though.

Jimi Hendrix is obviously legendary, I just can’t get into his music. I just can’t extract pleasure from his lowkey, discursive voice. It just doesn’t do it for me. 2 stars personally upgraded to 3 out of recognition for his greatness (and I can tell the music is very high quality).

You can understand why Jimi Hendrix was held in such high regard and considered such a visionary. There are so many styles of music here, from short, experimental guitar instrumentals, jazz, blues, psychedelic rock. Not all of it's to my taste, but the guitar playing and overall craftsmanship of the album stands out. You can hear methods used in the production of the album that would have groundbreaking at the time, and it takes some cojones to lead one of your tracks with a kazoo, and then release the track as a single. From the lesser known tracks, I enjoyed Burning of the Midnight Lamp and the trip down the rabbit hole of 1983. There were a few less memorable songs, Little Miss Strange and House Burning Down among the weaker tracks, but I expected this album to show up on this list and it fully deserves it's place. 4 stars.

I love Hendrix but I've never really liked this album. Messy and feels half-finished at times. Must have been GREAT drugs, but too many tracks that are corny or a bit amateurish at times. The hits are, of course, great—and the "Voodoo Chile" suite is an extremely underrated blues jam from his band. It was clear that he was moving on from simply being a rock frontman here. Such a tragedy that his life was cut so short—apparently, there might have been a Miles Davis collaboration if he had lived. Could you imagine??

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.

Revolutionary spirit of the 60s on a disc. Another prime example of Black excellence. Songs blended into each other, but perhaps that was intentional. Inspired me to listen to a bit more rock. I know why Haley Heynderickx was inspired to steal his name lol.

Some bangers, princess strawberry? others meandering, not as pronounced. solid and soulful throughout. lots to think about.

Very groovy. I liked taking a trip with each song, but it’s a long album.

A little too long/indulgent (3.5)

довольно хорошее начало иногда уши болели изза тупого саунда, но все таки я делаю скидку на возраст альбома крутые песни соло гитары есть вайб панк рока, не зря его курт кобейн любил

good

Great album. I was just mostly liking it, but then Along the Watch Tower came on and sealed the deal. Again, it's amazing the amount of other bands I can hear in this, how influential he was

Лебединый альбом уже распадающейся группы и уже уходящего в себя от зависимостей гениального музыканта. Радует, что получился стилистический самый разноплановый его альбом, где нашлось место и блюз-року, и психоделу, и прогрессив року, и даже заигрываниям с британским вторжением, а также двум мощным каверам - на r&B классику Come On и конечно на Дилана. All Along the Watchtower оказался настолько удачной версией, что она стала для Хендрикса "своей", и даже Дилан признал, что теперь это не его песня. Похожая тема была с Нирваной и Боуи. И хотя я никогда не был фанатом именно песен Хендрикса, не оценить его технику и драйв я не могу. Звучит в любом случае очень достойно и, главное, не скучно - даже с хронометражом самого альбома и некоторых отдельных песен.

Ахуй

Ну вот можно же было все эти блюз-роки крутыми и драйвовыми сделать, а не как альбомы, которые до этого попадались. Респект Андре Бенджамину, что на своих плечах и хип-хоп тащит, и психоделик рок.

Лучшая песня: Watchtower Худшая: Burning lamp Нормально

Не выкупаю музыку хендрикса

Ставлю лайк за гитарные соло и треки, где в названии есть слово Voodoo. В них чувствуется незамутнненная энергия. В остальном показалось достаточно обычным альбомом (но тут мне было лень читать историю его создания, итак уже порядочно отстала в прослушках)

Понимаю что культово, но как-то не зашло.

Electric Ladyland (1968) is the third and final album by the Jimi Hendrix Experience. As a double album it covers a lot of ground breaking meandering between the blues, psychedelic rock and classic rock with sprinklings of R&B, soul and funk. Obviously Jimi’s legendary guitar playing is the thread that ties everything together. Best tracks ‘Cross Town Traffic’, ‘Voodoo Chile’, ‘All Along the Watchtower’ and ‘Voodoo Chile (Slight Return)’. ‘All Along the Watchtower’ stands out as one of the few Dylan covers that is better than the original. I do find the length of the album, and some of the individual songs quite self-indulgent. Yes, the guitar playing is great, and so expressive that it’s miles apart from Jeff Beck’s Truth which was also released in t1968 but only got a two star rating from me. I’ve mentioned before that I’m not a fan of overly long albums so, for me, if they had trimmed Electric Ladyland down to a standard album, it would probably be a five, rather than four star album. I don’t own a copy of Electric Ladyland, or either of the Jimi Hendrix Experience’s other two studio albums. Maybe my rating of some of the tracks is harsher than it would have been if I’d spent more time listening to them. Any song is going to struggle to hold its own alongside ‘All Along the Watchtower’ so maybe my expectations are too high. But then, that’s just another argument for getting rid of the filler. Perhaps if someone other than Jimi had been the producer they might have been able to persuade him that brilliance can also be succinct. Side A: 1. …And the Gods Made Love - 1/5 2. Have You Ever Been (To Electric Ladyland) - 3/5 3. Crosstown Traffic - 5/5; 4. Voodoo Chile - 5/5 Side B: 1. Little Miss Strange - 4/5 2. Long Hot Summer Night - 3/5 3. Come On (Let the Good Times Roll) - 4/5; 4. Gipsy Eyes - 4/5; 5. The Burning of the Midnight Lamp - 3/5 Side C: 1. Rainy Day, Dream Away - 3/5 2. 1983... (A Merman I Should Turn to Be) - 3/5 3. Moon, Turn the Tides... Gently Gently Away - 3/5 Side D: 1. Still Raining, Still Dreaming- 3/5 2. House Burning Down - 3/5 3. All Along the Watchtower - 5/5; 4. Voodoo Chile (Slight Return) - 5/5

A masterpiece by the greatest guitarist of all time. I can’t say enough great things about this album, packed with classics throughout.

C'mon. It's Hendrix.

Long but fun. Was kind of afraid that I would dislike it, but that fear was unfounded.

Favorite Tracks: Crosstown Traffic / Voodoo Chile / 1983 / Still Raining, Still Dreaming / All Along the Watchtower Rating: 4.1 Amazing album, although I do think it suffers a bit from it's length. Multiple 13+ min songs is a choice...although both Voodoo Chile and 1983 were two of my favorite songs here. At points it just runs together, even though the technical skill is always on display. All in all, enjoyed jamming along through this classic.

Jimi always seems like the greatest rock what if. Would he have floated away like Sly? Or would he have been like BB King and shown up to shred for like the next 50 years?

Great studying music. Minimum lyrics, maximum vibes. Keeps me very locked in and awake while working. Can I tell these songs apart? No. However, it is still enjoyable as it is like going to an improv/jam sesh where you don't really know what they are gonna do but it's still gonna be very fun and you get great music at the end of the day.

Jammed up! Amazing guitar work, but would I listen to it again? Probably not, aside from the shorter tracks like Crosstown Traffic. It's just not my thing, unfortunately. Great cover art, though!

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.

4+

no sabía que así se escuchaba jimi hendrix. me gustó más la primer parte del álbum. mmmuuyy bueno.

Soulful and funky. Loved it. Maybe a bit long.

A much better rock album than most of Jimi's others. 4.

Funky

Legend

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.

i quite liked some songs but do think it suffers from being too long

It was average. Sounded very 'samey'.

I can appreciate the exception skill in the album, and that it may well have been new and foundational once upon a time. There are some real bangers on this album, that I will add to playlists for sure. That being said, I would probably not listen to the entire album again, though.

saque muchas canciones buenas que voy a seguir escuchando

yes absolutely very good. i appreciated the continuous metaphor of burning down the house. only think holding me back from a 5 is that i dont get that feeling of i need to live and breathe the album inside and out.

So much waffle

Very good.

Fire

This album slaps and always has slapped.

I do enjoy Jimmy Hendrix’ music but I like I do more-so enjoy the hits and less of the sit down full album experience. I think that goes for a lot of similar style guitar heavy rock with lots of riffs. I find it not being what I want to listen to straight through for an hour. That being said there are some fantastic songs near with obvious great guitar play that can’t be overlooked.

Super talented artist. I definitely see the appeal. I like a couple tracks but for the most part they were a bit too long/jammy for my taste. 7.5/10

me encanta este disco, pero lo queme un poco mucho en la prepa, entonces lo tengo en la bodega de descanso

3.5

Yeah, this is the best Hendrix album. A complete mess of a masterpiece.

One thing I’ve always found impressive about this album is how many genres Hendrix blends into psychedelic rock, along with all the experimentation. He made great use of cutting edge studio effects and techniques, such as phasing, layering, tape effects, and stereo mixing, all of which helped shape the album’s psychedelic atmosphere. Not to downplay his ability, but I think part of why he’s considered one of the greatest guitarists ever is that he was at the forefront of this new technology. He didn’t just play guitar, but he used effects and pedals in a way that completely transformed his sound.

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.

My oldest brother had this album, but being only 10 years old at the time, it was a bit “heavy” for me back then. But I really have grown to like and appreciate Hendrix over the years…I just had to give him a fair listen. Regarding this album specifically, I really liked it; but I would have liked it better with some editing. I think eliminating a couple of tracks, plus shortening two of the songs would improve what is an already excellent album. As it is, I’ll give it four stars.

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

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10/10 – Masterpiece

Very high highs, some sluggish blues rock jams. Some lyrics very very jarring

Absolutely brilliant tracks like All Along the Watchtower and Voodoo Chile (Slight Return), but also a lot of experimentation bordering on mindless noise - at least as far as my taste as concerned. Probably giving it an extra star based on the standout tracks.

Pick whichever album cover you want, this record is still too long.

All along the watchtower makes it essential

It’s over rover, let Jimi take over! All Along the Watchtower is king here but the whole album is great, for sure a bit jammy, but god damn he’s one of the absolute greats of guitar playing.

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.

Beautiful guitar

Too noodley

No qualms about this one, definitely a must listen.

Pretty good.

Excellent album. Hendrix playing is amazing; and a lot of the songs are excellent. I’ve always, always loved his version of All Along The Watchtower the best, it’s just an amazing take on it. Crosstown Traffic is a great tune too, very fun. There’s a ton more to like on the album, such as Voodoo Child and others. Hendrix has a very cool voice too. It’s long, but that’s not the worst thing like it can be on some albums. 4-stars.

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.

I really enjoyed this album! It felt like the guitar was the star of the show, not the singer, and there were several songs that I saved to put on other playlists. Very listenable and it was a great introduction to Jimi Hendrix.

Day769 - i don’t go out of my way to listen to jimi hendrix but i think he’s amazing. all along the watchtower and voodoo chile are great. crosstown traffic is really good also. it seems like al kooper is on every album at the time

The album deserves a 4 just for the big tracks: Crosstown Traffic, All Along the Watchtower, Voodoo Child. Interesting that two of these tracks come at the very end of the album. Also interesting that the album has such a weird mix of styles - the bluesy rock is mixed with some psychedelic/spacy sounds and some that are just weird (e.g. "Little Miss Strange" just doesn't seem like it belongs). Some tracks sound like they are live recordings. So then it's weird to read that Hendrix was a perfectionist in the studio, that he made the drummer do ~50 takes of some songs, etc.

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.

Mais ou menos, é bom, tem músicas boas e eu ouviria de novo, mas eu dormi

There’s a song on this album where Hendrix sings about becoming a Merman

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

Holy moly, Jimi sure knows how to turn on the range selector on this Electric Ladyland album! You've got your fuzzy blues bangers, your trippy pop tunes, and everything in between. Still, 2 spins was enough for me to appreciate this classic for what it is: an inconsistent but undeniably influential trip through Hendrix's garage. Spins: 2 Playlist Additions - Crosstown Traffic - All Along The Watchtower - Voodoo Child

Voodoo Chile baby

Früher hat diese Musik besser gepasst.

some okay-ish songs, but everything gets ruined by the neverending noodling and jamming. also he can't sing for shit.

I think the beginning of the album was much more interesting then the end.

It's Jimi Hendrix, what's not to like? All Along the Watchtower is very much the standout though.

Magnificent

First track is creepy. Felt like I had entered a sci-fi movie. The rest was pretty nice, but listened to it while working so I didn't pay that much attention to it.

gitar

this was fire i liked it

Fucking amazing, almost every song is a banger. Crosstown traffic is the fav and little miss strange was very interesting

Voodoo Chile was the bestest

Some iconic tracks but a bit all over the place

great highs, inconsistent at times, some meaningless solos that lead to nothing high 4

#31/1001 🇺🇸 I've streamed this today whilst driving in what i think is the original format. My copy of this is actually 2 records (part 1&2) which were sold separately. I always wondered what the story was as they were missing the infamous artwork and i've finally taken the time to read up on this. Whichever way, this is a stunning record with 3 musicians right at the top of their game. For me there a couple of tracks that i can live without: ...And the God's Made Love - a short opener and Little Miss Strange - where Noel Redding takes over vocal duties - this just feels lightweight to me. Crosstown Traffic is just sublime and the 15 minute long Voodoo Chile is mindblowing. The best is saved until last however with All Along The Watchtower (i love the Dylan original, but this blows it out of the water) and the (Slight Return) to Voodoo Chile. I'm so close to a 5 here. Best tracks: Voodoo Chile x2, All Along The Watchtower, Crosstown Traffic, 1983.

And here we complete the Jimi Hendrix Experience trilogy in this list. Going out with a bang of course. All sorts of rock styles are put together here to make one tasty rock n' roll stew. There's also time for a jam session (Voodoo Chile), featuring all sorts of recognizable talent in the studio. While this record was pretty fun, I still don't think it surpasses the group's debut (Are You Experienced). This wasn't quite as focused and tight as that record, and noticeably dips around the middle. But, "All Along the Watchtower" is a legendary (and superior) cover, and pairing that with "Voodoo Child (Slight Return)" makes for a strong finish.

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.

Really enjoyed. Some of the later tracks get a little too psychedelic for me.

It was nice more my speed than the past two, I liked the electric guitar and his smoothhhh vocals

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.

Intro was cool but nothing else really captured me

Idk, there are some Jimi Hendrix songs that I really enjoy, but none of them were on this album. This was…fine?

endlich mal interessanter, echt gute gitarre, yay

I liked it but, ist a bit to jazzy for me

One of the most creative albums I've ever heard. Hendrix dances with the sound and forms the chaotic notes he and his band produce into a marvel of Jazz. Of course, there are the elephants in the room: The 15 and 13 minute long jam seasons Voodoo Chile and 1983. Just the fact that they exist and didn't make me turn of the album are a testament to Hendrix' talent. Unfortunetly, they are just not for me. Something about seeing the numbers already makes me feel like listening to them is going to be a slog. Yet, the sheer joy Hendrix' music conveys alone makes them bearable. Still, this was a beautiful experience, even if not every songs hits the spot. Best Songs are Crosstown Traffic and All Along The Watchtower. 8/10, would play in the bacckground while under the influence

I don't get the hype :( .

It's jimi.

decent!

I love the narrative throughout this one, and how the guitar is almost has a voice? Favourite track: Rainy Day, Dream Away

Great album makes for easy listening. 8.1/10

Not my cup of tea at all. I don’t think psychedelic rock is for me

I discovered some good songs, I liked vodoo child a lot, I discovered that some of them inspired other artists. 4 out of 5 because I reckon it's an important album, but not really my genre

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

Amazing guitar work you can just vibe out to

прикольный альбик возможно правда не подошел к сегодняшнему вайбу 3,5/5 1.2.2026

I can only take so much noodling over blues chords, and I love jazz too. Great musicianship, infinite influence, but overall just kind of an okay listen.

cant listed to more than 3 songs

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.

Normally I would think a double lp where 2 tracks are extended jams that take up almost a half an hour could use some editing, but having so little Jimi studio work, I'll accept it. I know we had a copy of this in the house when I was growing up, but I spent way more time with Experienced and Smash Hits. Of course I know Cross Town Traffic, Watchtower, and Voodoo Chile, but I was way more into Gypsy Eyes and Midnight Lamp. And loved the Noel Redding Little Miss Strange.

4,.5

Riktigt bra. kanske inte det som fastnar för mig mest

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

OK

5 stars. No notes, really. Absolute classic.

Crosstown Traffic, Voodoo Chile and Watchtower all feature on this collection Third album from Jimi hits hard, cementing his reputation as a force to be reckoned with!

a masterful album that fuses psychedelia and rock in a brilliant way. highlights: “crosstown traffic” “all along the watchtower” “voodoo chile (slight return)”

If it didn’t have a few of those long jammy songs on it, I’d give it a 5. But since it has some of my favorite Jimi songs but is my least favorite of his first three main albums, that loses a star

3/5

Очень интересный альбом!

Love Jimi, flashback to my mild high school obsession. Found this album kinda rambly at times, lots of long bluesy improvisations, like the 15 min long voodoo chile. Still really enjoyed it though.

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

The lord of psych! Beautiful album, great guitar music without being “guitarmusic”

A good album, I liked Voodoo Chile the most.

jan 27th 2026 listening while cleaning the fridge, really good, i like Have You Ever Been (To Electric Ladyland)

the songs that are really good are REALLY good but i still think the first album is better tbh

Just doesn't hit as hard for me like it does for others. Of course some songs are undeniable: Crosstown Traffic, Voodoo Chile, and All Along the Watchtower no matter how many times I've heard it. I can see why jam bands like to cover Merman. That thing goes on forever.

An absolute classic. How many that Hendix’s career have developed had he lived? What a thought.

I liked a lot of the songs off this album. You get a lot of the Jimi Hendrix experience and the guitarist he was. There are some songs that are 10/10, but some others that feel like filler. Overall, I feel like this album isn't the most amazing maybe 3.25-3.75/10. I am going to give it a 3, because I think the album itself feels scattered versus being cohesive. I think I would give it a 3.5 if I could.

cool intro. Great album. guitar is amazing.

나쁘지 않다…… 하지만 엄청 좋은 건 아님 좋긴 하다

Never really heard too much of his stuff besides the super popular live performances, overall great album. Good vibes.

Almost a perfect psychedelic hard rock album. Less singing would make it a masterpiece.

... 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

The guitar was very cool. This was an enjoyable listen for sure.

A very good record I haven't listened to in a while.

I love Jimi Hendrix. I was born on the same day as him, 27th of November, and I am also a guitar player. However, as much as I love Hendrix and the influence he had on me as a kid, this album is not my favourite. Don't get me wrong, All Along the Watchtower and Voodoo Child are classics and incredible songs, but this album as a whole is just not my favourite from him. Nevertheless, a good one, I will give it a 3 just because I only enjoy those songs more, not the whole thing.

I realized this was released three weeks before my birth. So maybe I absorbed Jimi’s sound in my crib. That would explain some things. JimI fills the kitchen sink with blues, jazz, soul, and rock and roll. He also has a sense of humor in burying two stone classics at the very end of an album that features TWO songs over 13 minutes in length, one of which is followed by a minute-long track. The drugs were good in 1968. That results in an album that rollercoasters from sharp, killer songs to meandering, stops-dead-for-a-drum-solo tracks. Mixed bag. But it’s original and wildly creative, and I’m not gonna rate an album with “Watchtower” and “Voodoo Chile” - for starters - any less than four stars.

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

On kovaa kitarasoundia morrrrjens!

A couple of familiar tunes, some OK stuff, one very long stuff (15 mins)

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.

Some amazing tracks and unexpected moments, but not always an easy album to get through.

Very nice guitars

Never been a big Jimi Hendrix listener but it's hard not to feel pulled inside these frantic riffs. Though the album is uneven, with some forgettable tracks, there's no denying that Hendrix was inhabited by a musical spirit, something great.

not as stellar as axis, but still a solid album. what a rockstar favorites: voodoo chile; come on