Reviews (page 10 of 14)
Points off for shooting women down. Hey Jude, more like hey Joe you shot your woman down.
Cool, smooth, experimental. Great album.
I like blues, I like guitar music. Nevertheless it is sometimes difficult to hear Jimi Hendrix. After hearing it twice: 4 stars as a tribute to the great guitarist
FUCK YES JIMI THIS IS WHAT WEVE BEEN WAITING FOR!!!! This album is a classic, so many incredible bangers from the master of the guitar himself. Not to mention all the other performances, particularly the drumming, are also amazing. Yes it's quite long but who can complain with this one? Fav songs: - Pretty much everything
amazing
It isn't a personal favorite but it's reputation is earned. I appreciate it slightly more than I actually love it, I think the vocals and songwriting aren't as groundbreaking as the overall sound.
Absolutely excellent.
Come on
Jimi slay guitar! Debut or greatest hit album? Nine of the songs were hits that got radio play through the 80s. Fire and Stone Free still rock, Third Stone should have been left on the cutting room floor. The man was a poet that can wield an ax. That’s what I’m talkin bout (4.3*s)
Jimi has so much talent, charisma, and swagger it's impossible not to love him. It's also impossible not to give this album a high ranking, the fact that it's his debut is even more nuts. It's stacked with top tracks and the whole thing is fantastic. His guitar playing is genius level and his lyrics paint vivid scenes, what a sound overall. So much gold here.
Surprisingly, this is my first full sit down listen of this album and I have been missing out. The entire album is great and winds through a lot of different styles. I really liked the psychedelic rock sounds of the title track. Jimi's singing often gets overlooked due to his guitar skills but he has brings swagger that works well. Def agree with Jimi's decision to have the album cover changed on the US release as that one has become iconic...3.75.
Are You Experienced was one of the first albums I ever bought. Used to get regular play many years back. It's been a while since I've spent extended time with Jimi Hendrix but I'm always pleased when I do. While Jimi is established as a star, Mitch Mitchell gets wildly overlooked as a drummer (Noel Redding as a bassist too). Their range of frantic and melodic creativity always made them stand out and push the psychedelic/blues rock genre to new heights. Always been a Jimi fan. Shame we lost him so early. Always liked side 2 better. Some of the songs on the extended CD release are worth including as well. 3.66 stars
There is a before Jimi Hendrix and an after Jimi Hendrix. If that doesn't warrant 5 stars I don't know what this list is for. No review just listen to it. 10/10
Nice jimi album a few good tracks
Pretty good album from start to finish.
A stone cold classic.
Gets a 4 due to some staple singles, but I’m a little burnt out on Hendrix. Some of the lesser known songs are a bit jammy and melodically uninteresting which is a shame.
The traffic lights, they turn blue tomorrow 🟢💨🔵 🟡💨🔵 🔴💨🔵
Phenomenal, show-stopping album. No notes. Listening to it all the way through, I definitely had a deeper appreciation for what it is as concept album, whereas before I just loved a lot of the songs on it individually.
Good Hendrix stuff.
Some nice classic rock tunes here. Favourite tracks: Purple Haze, Manic Depression, I Don't Live Today, The Wind Cries Mary, Fire, Foxey Lady.
Ingen tvivl om at han dannede skole for utallige musikere efter ham. Fed plade.
At høre hele albummet var.... Først noget jeg hyggede mig med, så begyndte jeg at kede mig en anelse, men så blev jeg frustreret over alt den interne ævlen og kævlen, lige indtil alt blev lidt for slasket, og SÅ spillede de baglæns... Efter dét begyndte jeg at hyggede mig igen... Hvem der bare var i besiddelse af noget bevidstheds udvidende til at toppe denne syrede perle af med.
Man kan kun bøje sig i støvet for mesteren. Jeg har kun hørt Hendrix som enkelte sange; Hey Joe, Down Town Traffic, All Along The Watchtower mm. Så jeg var lidt spændt på hvordan et helt album ville være. Kunne han holde kadencen højt hele vejen igennem. Det må man sige han kan. Guitarspillet er selvfølgelig out of this world. Men trommerne er også ret sublime. På mange numre roder de rundt på den helt rigtige måde. Og Jimis måde at spille guitar på, er bare så sublim. Hans anslag lyder nærmest søgende men alligevel lige præcis der hvor de skal være, uperfekt perfekte.
This album is arguably the perfect rock masterpiece. Hendrix's guitar playing needs no further praise - it's extraordinary. But the greatness of this record extends beyond his guitar work. The drumming is absolutely top-notch, and even Jimi's singing reaches an exceptional level. Every inch of this album showcases legendary musicianship, all the more impressive considering it was released in 1967. Incredible.
so good
Extremely inventive for the time. Wide range too. Delicate. Strong.
Great album. Kinda bad luck it came in a specific run for me. Had dire straits and Louvin brothers right before the high both have basically 0 distortion in the strings. I know Hendrix was kind of a pioneer with the distortion, just became a bit overused as the album went on. Liked the real bluesy tune and did not care for the psychedelic tune. Everything else seemed a good mix of the two styles. The first bars of Purple Haze are just fantastic.
Okaish psychedelic Rock I wouldn't relisten to.
so many hits
Undoubtedly one of the best albums of all time. Jimi is like a magical traveler from space. I hope one day to hear the music he has created since leaving earth.
easiest 5 star of my life, obviously. this truly fits the bill - you absolutely need to hear it before you die Favourite song: Purple Haze, Are You Experienced
This album is the gold standard for guitar playing. I give a mediocre to the song structures and singing otherwise though. The album did sometimes feel a tad repetitive as well, with songs like Hey Joe kinda going nowhere.
everything right with 60’s blues rock. one of the best to ever pick up a 6 string. RIP Jimi
This album is an essential to our human existence. A musical landmark. Still sounds ahead of it's time.
cozy album full of guitar
With the resurgence of genres like shoegaze, psychedelia, garage rock, and even this new generation of post-grunge, if you’ve never sat down and really paid attention to “Are You Experienced,” now is the time. This album takes the essence of garage rock to a whole new level. It’s raw, dirty, gritty, and unpolished. Hendrix’s guitar work is drenched in distortion and feedback, giving it a feel of controlled chaos. Every time I think about music from the ‘60s, it blows my mind how an album like this was appreciated and at the forefront, even with all the experimentation in psychedelic rock. Music was valued for its imperfections because they gave the songs so much color and texture. Unfortunately, that appreciation faded as the decades went by, and music became all about perfection, precision, and being so polished it often feels saturated. Jimi Hendrix just happened to be at the right place at the right time, because in today’s world, he would be completely overlooked by the masses.
Unbelievable guitar! Fun, up-tempo rock tunes. Overall a great sound. Will keep in the library for future listens! Low 4
It good
Amazing jimi top guitarist all time
This is a really fantastic record and there's a good case to call it the best Jimi Hendrix album. Manic Depression is definitely one of my all-time favourite Hendrix tracks, and there are some other famously popular tracks here also (Purple Haze, Hey Joe, Fire, Foxey Lady. Red House) Easy to give this one a 5. Inventive and playful but also lots of 'serious' blues stuff, cool imaginative lyrics, and of course incredible guitar playing.
First time listening the whole way through and it was great. Raw, soulful and heavy.
Hadn't listened to this in a long time. Shame on me.
Did you know that Jimi was a good guitarist? Jimi was a good guitarist. It probably means that he's a bit under-rated as a songwriter to be honest, and songs like Wind Cries Mary showcase just how good he is on that front. Occasionally, this album descends a little into high-quality jams, which is fine, but it would probably be a better 45 minute album than a 60 minute one in my opinion
All the hits in one album!
One of the best albums of all time. Psychedelic blues that completely changed what was possible with a guitar.
It's an excellent listen, obviously. It's so fun that it ends with Red House. It's a tremendous slowed-down blues tune that surprises and grounds the whole piece.
Bit rough around the edges.
Whilst not my thing, there’s no doubt this is a terrific LP. Exactly why I’m doing “1001 albums to hear before you die”
This album is really good! I am sitting in a coffee shop doing my work instead of at my desk, and this morning feels a lot better than most.
Classic. Iconic. Fun.
Very nice
You know, I can't help but think that Hendrix got by more on charisma than talent. I mean, I like this album but it's crashy in ways that don't actually sound good, but somehow works in context. There are few artists who match his star power, and he definitely helped bring music forward - especially in the UK.
Obviously the big hits still get quite a lot of radio play but as it's been a while since I last listened to the whole album, I'd forgotten how good the rest of it is.
This is an album that i'm ashamed to say that i've probably never sat and listened to front to back, even though i'm intimately familiar with like 75% of the songs on here.
A classic. Naturally.
Oh Jimi Hendrix, what could you have done if you had stuck around?
Is "Are You Experienced" the greatest debut album of all time? Was Jack the Ripper a sixty foot sea serpent from Scotland? Did I take this job for a quick buck? We may never know the answers to these questions... 5
One of the best!
I'm listening to the version available on streaming, which include all tracks from the british and american versions. This record is nothing short of fantastic, specially as a debut album. I've been a huge fan of Jimi Hendrix for ever now... his bands' "sloppy" playing is so lively, from the funky but complex rhythms employed by the stunning performances of Mitch Mitchell (one of the goats!) to Hendrix's tasteful and expressive guitar lines, this record is a great showcase of what these guys had to offer. The songs are incredibly remarkable, with good & vivid lyrics dealing on themes of drug usage and out of body experiences, sex, crime, all that hedonistic shit with a very poetic base. Not only that but its all super catchy as well, "Fire" is amazing, as well as "Manic Depression", "Foxey Lady", "Purple Haze", "Hey Joe", "3rd Stone from the Sun" and "Wind Cries Mary". It is not as ambitious and psychedelic as what i feel is their magnum opus, Electric Ladyland, but it is still one of the greatest blues rock albums i have heard.
im gonna be honest didn't fully listen to it... really not my stuff
I think I like AXIS better, but this has more iconic songs on it!
Another album I’ve listened to quite a bit, but probably not in 30 years. Holds up better than most.
Jimi Hendrix… what can I say? I went thru a whole Jimi Hendrix phase in high school, along with other artists. He is so talented, it’s unbelievable.
purple haze hey joe may this be love the wind cries mary third stone from the sun
You know, I didn't really want a returning today. I don't know why, I just didn't. However, if there's any artist that I'm cool with getting another album from today, it's probably Jimi Hendrix. Because of today, I can finally say that I've listened to every Jimi Hendrix Experience studio album that released in Jimi's lifetime. I did it in reverse release order over the span of nearly 4 months, but I did it! So, how do I feel about Are You Experienced? It might just be the best one. I wasn't sure at first. It was more Jimi Hendrix. What can I say? You can't really go wrong with him, but it was still something I was used to. However, there's two important points I need to make. One point is that the album got better. I don't usually listen to bonus tracks, but because of the two US and UK versions of the album, I decided to listen to the Deluxe Edition which includes all of the songs from both versions, as well as a few extras. Because of that, the album went for a bit longer, but I think it was worth it because those later tracks slap. The title track might just be my favorite on the album. I genuinely can't believe that that song was released in 1967. "Stone Free" is a really cool song. I can see why Araki named Jolyne's stand after it. Speaking of songs on this album with JoJo stands named after them, the opener "Purple Haze" is a pretty cool song as well. Every song on this album is great. But there's a second point that I need to make. You see, even though I was, in fact, experienced in regards to Jimi Hendrix's music, the people weren't when this album released. This was his debut. This was brand new to the people, and it changed everything about music. Jimi's guitar playing is what made him such a revolutionary legend. Sure, his singing, the song's writing, and the rest of the instrumentation is great too, but it's the way that Jimi Hendrix used his guitar that made him the legend he is today. So yeah, this is an extremely important album that I thoroughly enjoyed. 5/5.
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Are You Experienced is one of the most influential and transcendent albums of all time and one of the best we've had. Outrageous that this is a debut effort, it seamlessly pulls together all sorts of genres into a timeless sound, arrogant and swaggering at every turn, and you can still hear their work in music nearly sixty years after the fact, incredible. The mixing is pretty good too, I sometimes hear criticism about it because stereo mixing was quite new around this time and people struggle with some of the decisions, but it's hella immersive on headphones and does a fair job of reflecting the sort of atmosphere it was recorded in imo, just stuff coming at you from all directions and bringing it all together superbly. Easy, easy 5/5, a masterclass of rock guitar.
Phenomenal. I thought it dragged a bit towards the end, but that was because the album on Spotify is in fact an extended issue that adds 5 tracks and 20 minutes after the album is supposed to end with the title track. Also, always annoys me that he spells Foxy Foxey. Doesn't take away from the fact that this is one of the best albums of all time, quite possibly the best debut of all time, and chock full of brilliant songs. Purple Haze / Hey Joe / The Wind Cries Mary / Foxey Lady are unbelievable, Manic Depression and the title track not far behind, and there's not a bad track on there. Flirts with psychedelia, but doesn't go too weird. 25 when he released this, for heaven's sake. Guitar work is great, the sound is really cool, and he tells stories too. 5/5, possibly the best album we've had so far (and that's quite high praise, almost 900 albums in)?
Makes me wish I could join a rock band.
I haven't revisited Jimi Hendrix since finding I really didn't like his music while in high school during the height of new wave and punk. Wow, I stand corrected, I'll definitely be listening to this album again...and again.
Not in the mood for this. Hate the stereo audio get away from my left ear Jimi.
Honestly no idea how to react 😭
I like et, red house ist meine fave:)
great!
Not bad. Groundbreaking stuff but I dunno if it's aged well
Pretty good
love!!
It's Jimi what can I say!
Not his/their best - the got better with each outing in my opinion, but a stellar debut that set more than Jimi’s guitars on fire!
Some impressive guitar parts, but generally quite uninteresting as an album. Probably would sound better with LSD enhancements.
Jimi Hendrix, wat wilje meer :) prachtig album met een experimentele touch, houd ervan beste songs: purple haze, manic depression, hey joe, the wind cries mary, foxey lady en higway chile slechste: third stone from the sun
3. Much of this wasn’t a new listen, since Paul D and I hit this up in parks, and on car rides often, but did pick up on three lesser known that I enjoyed, third stone from the sun, remember, may this be love. Is this Love or Confusion reminded me, theme-wise, of Dyslexic Heart ♥️ 😊.
A lot of great songs, seems almost like progressive rock in parts
-zanimljiv panning
Foxy Lady Manic Depression Red House May This Be Love Fire Third Stone From The Sun Are You Experienced? US release adds: Purple Haze Hey Joe The Wind Crys Mary
Я не знаю что сказать. С одной стороны он гитарный гений и гигачад. А с другой стороны мех.
Glorious album. My vinyl copy is warped 😞
Electric and emotive and most of all innovative. I’m guessing the reversing of the tape technique was pretty mind-boggling back then. Hendrix is what every frontman should desire to be.
Look at all those songs. On a debut. For a guy who changed not just how the guitar was heard, but how it was viewed. What it can accomplish. If this isn’t a 5/5, I don’t know what is.
#235. This rating is probably kind of obvious. Hendrix is often considered one of the best guitarist out there, at least from this time frame, and this album is often on lists of greatest rock albums. And we'll, who the fuck am I to disagree? 4/5: fantastic. Song added to playlist: Purple Haze I've created a playlist on Spotify that consists of the best and/or my favorite song from each of the albums in this book. This list can be found here if you are interested: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7MAXDGLWlwLkFLb8veGfkA?si=FqkQQPgZTFWG0jAUJXLFZA&utm_source=copy-link
Cmon these are all classics
Such a fantastic album; possibly the best on the list. Like a comforting blanket of fuzz and feedback.
What an album,
It's Jimi
Örvhenta gítargoðið hefur allt till brunns að bera sem ég fíla en líka það sem ég fíla ekki. Ég hef áttað mig á að ég er lítið fyrir svona tilraunakennda tónlist sem leitar að hljóm í allskonar einhverju. Þegar Hendrix heldur sig innan þess sem hann er góður í er hann virkilega frábær. Ég mun setja hann oft á fóninn en líklegast verður hann ekki fyrsta val.
Great ideas and debut. However, sounded too monotonous for my ears that love changes
An absolute classic by a true musical savant. The roots of so much of my favorite music are here.
Good album
It’s perfect. So many incredible songs that I knew and had forgotten about and others I’d never heard.
The first half of this album is godly, the second half drifts a bit. Even though this is one of my all time favorites, I have to be honest I rarely play it all the way through. It's a bit long... cut 20 minutes, if probably give it 5 stars.
Great rock album. Good flow to the album, was a great listen.
Legendary musician who revolutionised music, with an album that is a classic example of how he did it. Also, the other two are there to give him a little bit of background sound.
I have listened to this record before and it fell out of favor with me, but now I realize that it is really, truly damn good
Incredible for the time and undoubtedly influential guitars , but i just don’t like jimi’s vocals ! best track foxy lady .
Master of so many styles. Searing blues, rocking psyche and everything in between.
long and not fast enough for my taste but objectively sick
Far out, man
All his best
This is what people think of when they think about Jimi. I don’t often listen to more than the “popular” songs so it was fun to listen through the full album.
While I have heard many songs from this album I haven't heard all of them until now. Solid album !!
It’s good, but not any standout tracks for me. Lots of great guitar, but not a mega click.
Made in a time where music was full of soul... And LSD! Lots and lots of LSD. Despite one or two filler tracks, there is some of the best music ever written right here. Inifitely re-listenable.
It's Jimmy, what more do you need? Greatest guitarist that ever lived is always welcome. The tunes are solid and the licks are sublime. This one didn't grab me as much as the other so 4 stars but it's still all good.
This man had talent out the ass. It’s easy to see how this became the defining soundtrack of an entire generation.
Awesome - there are none better than Hendrix on 6 strings.
It was good, very guitar-y though.
Hendrix is unquestionably a god. Definitely on the Mt Rushmore of guitarists. They say he could fill a room with sound. Are You Experienced? Is incredible at times. The title track, Purple Haze, The Wind Cries Mary etc are the highest of highs. But it’s too long, there are lot of forgettable songs. 8.3/10
The UK and american track lists are confusing. I listened to the hour long american remaster with bonus tracks this time, but I've probably heard all the versions at some point or another. So good. The man wrote amazing and diverse, catchy, innovative, songs - with some pretty decent lyrics. nerds will forever go on about how he didn't invent stuff like feedback. Irrelevant, he crystallized the experiments of the decade on the guitar into perfect pop songs. Some of these approach the mountain stream that axis conjures up with mitchells cascading drums and hendrix's watery guitar. Some just go really hard. Tritones! Have you ever been experienced? Well I have - let me prove it to you g - 4(6)--(6)-(6)-(6)4--2h4(6)-4p2-
The album isn't perfect but the amount it inspired and shaped music is undeniable. This completely belongs on the list and there are other 5s I prefer listening to, but this isn't a 4.
I appreciate the musicianship overall. And this is impressive for a debut album. This cacophony of sound for some reason causes me anxiety. May this be Love is a little more my speed and the drums are so good. On the track Are you Experienced, I enjoyed the stereo mixing. I can see that this album was very influential and it had some.solid stuff, but it's a bit much for me.
Gotta give Jimi some love!
solid entry
An album full of songs that you know but is overly long and lacking focus so loses the cohesiveness of a classic album and feels a bit more like a greatest hits album. Feels like it was recorded over the course of weeks rather than days. To use as a comparison; The Hendrix album 'Axis bold as love's feels like a cohesive work of art of an album that feels like it was recorded in a week. Not cobbled together from multiple studio days
I had this album on CD when I was in high school, I'm not sure what happened to it but I listened to it a ton back then. It's a great album and I still really like the less popular songs like "Stone Free" and "51st Anniversary" I think the latter song has a nice groovy vibe to it. The whole album is really good though. I'm sure I will be listening to this one many more times.
So many hits on this album.
Foxey Lady, Manic Depression and Wind Cries Mary are my favourites of this album. Highly influential, just massive. Jimi Hendrix Legend
I always struggle to rate albums like these. I can understand the genius, but the music isn’t to my personal taste. Does the album get deducted a star because I don’t really care to listen to it? It doesn’t make sense dors it to rate an album a perfect five stars if I don’t even enjoy it much ? I find myself somehow compelled to give this five stars… it’s just too beyond what probably anyone else could do.
Great mix of psychedelic and blues. Obviously Hendrix’s guitar playing stands out, but the band works well together as a whole. Just a few songs always from being a truly incredible album. 4/5 Will listen again
Not a single throwaway here. Genuinely a perfect masterpiece
Incredible.
Undoubtedly an all time classic but not one I love.
some legendary songs on this one, but overall a bit monotonous
Easily one of the best albums of all time, effortlessly doing something so different that I haven't heard anybody else quite like this band. Jimi is so good at guitar he somehow overshadows how great Mitch Mitchell is. So many classic songs, and even the bonus songs are golden. The production and especially panning just pushes it to the next level. I also enjoy hearing the studio or Jimi coughing and clearing his throat while the music just plays. And I find this to be the bands weakest album by the way, shows how fucking good they are
Meh, it's fine I guess. If we were still in the 60s this might have been new or subversive, but it has been comprehensively surpassed in every way by modern acts. I'm also not a fan of blues/soul music.
First time listening all the way thru and pretty great. It makes me wanna listen to other albums in 1967 to hear how different the guitar sounds. Rating: 4.7
82%
he is good at guitar
5 - It just is
Are you experienced? Have you ever been experienced? I really love this lyric. So many iconic tracks on this album, but I still find it to be slightly imperfect overall - a little bloated in places with meandering tracks that don’t add much. Fave Tracks: Purple Haze, Third Stone From the Sun, Are You Experienced? 4.1/5
Not sure what to say about this one, other than I have to admit it's perfect. The band is tight and the production sounds great. Hendrix's guitar playing is magnetic and hypnotizing. Some of his better vocals are here, too. If you only listen to one Hendrix record, have it be this one. Fun fact for anyone reading: "Foxey Lady" is about Heather Taylor, who went on to marry Roger Daltrey of The Who. Highlights: Purple Haze, Hey Joe, May This Be Love, The Wind Cries Mary, Fire, Third Stone From The Sun, Foxey Lady, Are You Experienced?
I'd never heard much Jimi Hendrix before, and listening to this album, I wonder why. This is as iconic a masterpiece as they come; and Hendrix' reputation of being a Guitar God is well deserved. Additionally, there is not a weak song here. Seems I must listen to more Hendrix .... 5/5
I definitely understand why this is regarded as one of the greatest rock albums of all time. The instrumentation (especially guitar work) on this is insanely good. That being said, I prefer Jimi's later work—it seems more polished as opposed to some messy, unfinished cuts on this album. By the time I got to Foxey Lady I was getting really tired. It's definitely not something I'd listen to again as a whole, but I understand and appreciate the significance it has for the genre. Individual tracks deserve all the acclaim they got. Highlights: Purple Haze, Hey Joe, May this be love, The Wind Cries Mary, Third Stone from the sun, Stone Free
Great album. Love it
Surprised I had never listened to the full album before, and knew so many of the songs already. Loved how each song sounded different and Jimi and the rest of the band’s musicianship was just incredible. From the lyrics to the guitar work, I will be listening to this on repeat.
Must I? Yes, I must. It actually is an easy listen to and goes by quickly though the tracks do have a droning, repetitive quality that I've never cared for. I appreciate his talent and influence on rock. Without this, would we have SRV? Prince? Jam bands? I think not. Worth a listen. It was released in 1967 (the year I was born!) in the UK BEFORE the US which is interesting.
this was quality - all the best jimi songs I can remember
Very good and listenable, went through it twice in fact.
Kova! Vähä liian pitkä
I always appreciated Jimi Hendrix but never truly dug in to his albums. This was a great listen - it really is a classic album for a reason.
Can't deny the R&B influence, nor the talent on the guitar despite not liking all the jamming. Nonetheless, his legacy was stunted by his drug use and death. There is a lot of be said for the longevity of your work which Hendrix doesn't have, so ultimately his greatness is diminished by his flash in the pan existence. 3/5
Classic Hendrix. A left handed musical genius. This can get a bit trippy, honestly, but Jimi makes it work. Several classics on this album.
Every song is brilliant-soulful-psychedelic
great album
Crazy this came out in the 60’s
Classic Jimi one of the best to ever do it Top tracks: Purple Haze, Hey Joe, The Wind Cried Mary, Foxey Lady, Red House
The album has some good beginnings but overall it doesn't overwhelm me.
One of the best rock albums that show all of Hendrix's talent.
Sweet
All time classic guitar riffs and creativity. Jimi was legend who was gone too soon.
This was absolutely an amazing album, but I must admit it didn't blow me away as much as I was expecting. Of course, it can't be understated how influential and groundbreaking this album was, but it just didn't impress me as much as an almost 21 year old in 2024 as it did to people in 1967. But that's not to say I didn't like it, the guitar riffs were absolutely amazing, and I have always underestimated how great of a vocalist Jimi is. But it is very long, and while these moments are few and far between, it does at times drag on just a little bit. But on the whole, still a fantastic album, and an all time classic that I am glad to have finally heard.
Seminal. Some amazing tracks.
I feel like a lot of music is the battle between technical proficiency and emotional clarity. Are You Experienced is the rare album that achieves near-perfection in both.
Hard to get better than this. Comes out the gate with purple haze and doesn’t get any worse
Having given an additional star to the beatles for producing what they did "at that time" this immediately qualifies for 5 stars. Still has a great sound, so many huge tracks and was out in the same year as st pepper...
Some ones I knew, some that were OK, mostly a bit boring for me
I've heard this album enough to know it was getting a 5 from me. THE GOAT
Jimi Hendrix’s “Are You Experienced” is his group’s debut studio album. A critical and commercial success, this album provided new direction for psychedelic rock and is considered one of the greatest albums of all time.
It gets old after a while
Raw bluesey iterations and drums Going wild. At times à bit annoying. But still good.
Psychedelic with roots in the blues the seminal album by The Experience has had a profound influence on many musicians since the sixties. Whether or not you agree or even like Jimi's music there had never been an artist even vaguely close to him, he was definitely a one-of-a-kind and a pioneer for those who came after. He left us too soon.
its good. not my favorite but revolutionary for sure. Favorite Tracks - Hey Joe
Classic Hendrix. Always a timeless listen.
Solid four and a half album. The first half of the record is *chef's kiss*, just perfect; it contains most of Hendrix's career highlights. Sadly, it does not reach five star status for me because the second half is not as solid as the first one.
Lots of classic hits have heard before. Still hits. First time listen through on third stone from the sun. Must have been an experience to listen to this on a psychedelic. Highway chile is a very good blues song. Remember is also a good jam.
Favorite(s): Are you experienced? & Can you save me Least Favorite: Manic Depression
Some classics here, but not my favourite.
On the short list of greatest debut albums of all time. Basically introduced a whole new way to play the guitar using feedback and distortion. But then he brings it back and plays such beautiful blues on Hey Joe and Wind Cries Mary. This was a master statement.
Well... It's Jimi.
If I had a nickel for every time I listen to an album and it pops up on the generator the following day, I’d have two nickels. Which isn’t a lot but it’s weird that it happened twice.
When my big sister brought this record home, the fish eye photo scared the hell outta me. I was pretty sure that if I played this record when I was home alone, bad things would happen. I was terrified to become experienced. It's not my favorite Hendrix - it's more of a singles collection plus extras than the albums he made when he had more experience, control and budget and could explore his vision in greater depth. But this record does capture a 25 year old bursting with a creative explosion off a virtuosity and intimacy with his guitar unknown before or since. Charlie Parker and Jaco Pastorius are the only other musicians I am familiar with who may be in this category. He once described his tune "Manic Depression" as being about a guy who would rather make love to his guitar than to his nominal lover. He didn't describe it as autobiographical but I believe it was. Speaking of lyrics, I noticed listening today how this record has some of my favorite rock lyrics - Wind Cries Mary ("the traffic lights turn blue tomorrow" absolutely shredded my tiny mind the first time I heard it), I Don't Live Today, and from the largely instrumental Third Stone From The Sun, the final spoken verse: Although your world wonders me With your majestic and superior cackling hen Your people I do not understand So to you I shall put an end And you'll never hear surf music again.
I'm embarrassed to admit that while I've heard many songs from this album, this is the first time I've listened to the album outright. So, *now* I can say I'm experienced, I suppose. And what a great experience! Not every song can be as contagious or definitive as "Purple Haze" or "Foxey Lady", but even today it's not all that hard to understand how revolutionary the whole album was (or why it was so immediately popular). The Wikipedia entry for the album is a great read too (even if it's a little too long in the tooth at times). And now I know why Jimi Hendrix's sound is so distinctive on the album, given that he was literally blasting everyone out in the studio (and even causing computers above one of the studios to mess up). I'm really glad to know that Chas Chandler played a significant role in helping Jimi Hendrix bring his genius to the world. Finally listening to this album in its entirety only makes me even more baffled that the high school in Seattle I went to, and where he (briefly) attended much earlier than I did, had only a small, unlabeled bronze bust of Hendrix buried deep in the high school library, and nothing else to celebrate a brilliant musical artist.
Fantastic album that blew my mind the first time and still does. Manic depression is one of my favorite Hendrix songs.
Great record, the album tracks are even better than the hits.
I dunno, should I give a bonafide classic 5 stars just because it's a bonafide classic? Should I weigh the pros and cons of each track though a modern prism and say things like "Fire" is some basic ass lyrics; it's just "let me stand next to your fire" over and over... Should I say something inflammatory like, while Hendrix's guitar playing was revolutionary at the time, he's really just a cut rate Jack White and can't hold a candle to The Edge. No, that would be foolish, because this is a bonafide classic and it deserves its 5 stars, deserves and earns.
Love that it’s bluesy and psychedelic. Jimi described it as “science fiction rock and roll”. Intoxicatingly good.
Pure fucking magic. I know music is subjective, but Hendrix is probably the GOAT. On the Mount Rushmore of guitar greats there's Jimi and Edward. Everyone else is still trying to catch up. I think this is the beginning of heavy metal.
Groundbreaking legendary album. The music is relevant today as well. Hard to believe it’s 58 years old!
Muy largo. Guitarreo. Rollo.
I got this record when I was a kid and thought it was the coolest. One of his better offerings IMO. But still there’s something about some Hendrix that sometimes feels unorganized and unfinished
Always a great album to check out. Not one of my favorites but it is good.
Played this one a lot when it came out. Still my favourite of the 3 studio albums
Album 381 of 1001 Jimi Hendrix - Are You Experienced Rating : 5 / 5 Easy one. Four tracks that are on many lists of 500 top songs, ever and the rest hold their own. What can I say? Just an awesome album. Has been called a "perfect" album. I'll stop short of that but it would certainly be in contention, if such a thing is possible.
4/15/24. There's a reason why Jimi is the most influential guitar player of all time, as everything you hear is still taken from to this day! But it's not all just in your face rock and roll, some sweet ballads and meaningful lyrics included too. This is hard to beat.
A great balance between consistency and variety makes for a great album. Jimi Hendrix pretty much nails it, and casually throws in a few absolute powerhouse tracks to top it off. Even without those songs (Purple Haze, Hey Joe, The Wind Cries Mary, Foxey Lady) this could feasibly be a 5-star or high 4-star album, purely because of the high-energy explosion of ideas, riffs, and attitude in essentially every track. Hendrix's vocal is pretty strong. It packs a big punch, driving home the romantic and/or political lyrical ideas with spunk. And his guitar playing, which may well be the best of all time, is the musical highlight. For its time, Hendrix's guitar tone is electrifying, in-your-face, shredding... really demonstrates his virtuosity. The other instruments are also able to shine in places. I also love the influence from psychedelia. In fact, given the year of release (1967), this was probably one of the genre's pioneering acts. Classic. Brilliant. 5/5 Key tracks: Purple Haze, Manic Depression, Hey Joe, The Wind Cries Mary, Fire, Foxey Lady, Are You Experienced?
First Jimi album on here for me, and an iconic one. Not necessarily my type of album, but I acknowledge the iconic nature of it, especially for its time. 3* Highlights: the wind cries mary, foxey lady
Radically different album from Axis Bold as Love, but still Hendrix, heavy rock couple good songs in there but very repetitive in a way. Favorite: manic depression 4.4/5
A must have in every music collection. Many classic and definitive Hendrix songs.
Despite being recognizable differences between international and North American releases, hearing a reissue with an extended runtime by combining all released songs for the album doesn’t feel as bad as it might with a different group, especially because, despite never listening to an album before now, it’s hard for me, a guitarist who pales in comparison to Hendrix, not to respect the man in question. I can’t say I think an extended runtime makes for good album listening personally, creating as good of a flow as smashing all songs together into a single form could, but it doesn’t create a time capsule that’s pretty good all the same.
Definitely my favourite album of his. Really close to a 5, but it doesn't keep me the whole way through. A few songs I would skip. Will I listen to again: 80%
Stands the test of time.
👍👍👍👍👍
I’m going to restrain myself from giving all Jimi’s albums on this list 5 stars. This one had the most well known songs. It’s raw and the Wind Cries Mary might be the best he ever wrote. Still it doesn’t feel as much like an album as his later more experimental efforts. It is incredible quality and quantity he put out in just a couple years. Ah to hell with it, I’ll give this one 5 stars too. It’s not perfect, but it’s an excellent debut
Going into this, I thought I was a Hendrix fan. I’d listened to his most famous songs and I knew from personal experience how difficult it is to replicate his guitar playing. However, despite listening to this in less-than-ideal circumstances (this album was not created to be listened to while working at on a dreary Monday morning - few albums are I suppose), this album made me realise I had previously only touched the surface of the ocean that is Hendrix; that I was not really a fan, but merely a filthy casual. Well now I’m putting on my Hendrix top hat and my Hendrix tailcoat and beginning my formal Hendrix education.
A bit good tbf. Simpsons: Yep
Did consider 4 stars as there are some better albums on here, but it's just about good enough. Decent album.
Slightly disappointed with this one. Not bad though
3,5 stars ;)
Such a legend
Classic rock album.
Everyone talks about being blown away by this in the late sixties, but what’s amazing is it still is able to do the same in 2024. I knew the hits, but after listening to the whole album, I’m struck by how many next level recording techniques were all over the album. Also, of course Jimi’s guitar playing was the star of the show, but other highlights for me were Jimi’s singing, and Mitch’s drumming. The whole group were no slouches. A classic for good reason.
I´m always struggling with Jimi Hendrix. Of course there is his outstanding, groundbreaking guitarplay. But at the other hand the music is too much sixties for me and his vocals are also not my favour. The rating-task becomes even more confusing with all the different editions.
Terrific Hendrix!
Most def. His best album. Incredible he did so much great music in si little time and makes me wonder what we missed. Flawless album of simply well arranged and produced songs. Mixing rock with other generes. His deep voice is beautiful and the quality of the group as musicians is just insane. The drummer clean as can be. This is one of those perfect records that happen once or twice in a decade.
Don't even need to listen to it, I already know it by heart. This album is peak rock guitar technique and one of the greatest everything
Pretty cool 😎😎
Great stuff
5*s and move on.
One of my favorite all time albums.
This is not a perfect album, but it’s damn close. So many great (GREAT) songs for a debut album. Jimi absolutely shreds on so many songs and the drummer is so good.
When you listen again to this album you realize that what Hendrix did was take the blues apart. It’s almost like an analog form of sampling. Riffs and runs and parts of chord progressions form the spine of the music and then he dismantles the rest of the genre by pushing techniques further than they had ever been pushed before. Hendrix was a true blues man.
One of the greatest rock albums ever made!!
This album came out in '67, when I was ten, and not quite ready for it. Then it 1969 and my attitude on music was changing quickly. Listening to it now, I can hear the genius of his playing in a whole new way.
A really good album. Unfortunately, it sounds a bit flat. Maybe that's because of my equipment. 4/5
A good album, I loved Purple haze, Manic Depression and May This Be Love the most. But the whole album was solid. Jimi Hendrix did some really good music, definitely one of the greats.
Wild to hear some of these songs for the first time after hearing others for like decades.
This album is pure rock n roll. Just a master fully in control of his instrument. There are some of the most creative riffs and beats in rock music throughout the album. There’s a reason Jimi Hendrix is always at the top of best guitarist lists.
The songs are still brilliant. It is easy to get caught up in Jimi's excellent guitar work but the other pieces of the band are just as great.
I really like this album… for the first half. It starts to drag around Foxey Lady. I’ve always preferred Axis to this one.
Classic. I’ve loved this album forever.
what a talent
one of the best album debuts of all time. Do i even have to elaborate? RIP Jimi
This guy likes the guitar a lot. Cool to hear it but not really my cup of tea
Some good songs
A classic
It was fine. 2/5
Blows the doors off and then knocks all the walls down for an encore. From the top it’s got absolute style. Never listened to any Hendrix before. Really enjoyed this.
Wow - debut? I can see why it changed music from that point on and I'm forever grateful
Is it a surprise that this is a great album? A true innovator who changed guitar music forever, it doesn't get much better than this.
It's a good album, but I think I just like his others more.
favourite song: hey joe, fire i mean its hendrix, obviously its getting a 5
What else can be said. This album is perfection personified by the greatest guitarist of all time.
Purple Haze and Hey Joe are classics. Rest is great too 4/5
3.5
All the greats. Almost
classic aber werd ich es jemals wieder hören?
One of the all time greats. I’ve been listening to this since I was in 8th grade I bet, and it still hits.
Nije moj stil
Near perfect record. -1 for hey Joe 🥱
I kind of like Foxy Lady, Fire, Third Stone from the Sun, Purple Haze
I’m starting to suspect that for many of the renowned 60s musicians I’m going to remain impressed at their impact but not necessarily love their work. This has sick guitar riffs. A couple of songs are great. But I’m never going to intentionally listen to the full album ever again. 3/5
\\m// Game changing album from a game changing guitar player
my least favourite jimi hendrix album but a banger nonetheless
Excuse me while I kiss this guy.
Foxey album!
Awesome!
Listened!
It's a classic for a reasson
This album is so meaningful to me. Not every song is a banger but the songs that are are transcendent. Have you ever been experienced? Well I have
One of the best debuts ever. This record consists only of hits.
So fun to listen to and I realised I know more Jimmy Hendrix songs than I thought
What could I possibly have to say that could add anything of value to the impact of this album? One of the most transformative albums in music history, particularly rock, and setting the stage for a true “rockstar” paradigm introduced by Hendrix along with an entirely new way to play the electric guitar. For this to be a debut album on top of everything else… wow
What a strong debut album, damn.
1967! I'm just trying to imagine what it must have been like to the world's music psyche when this DEBUT album first dropped. A Jimi Hendrix experience indeed! I dig the simple trio format, it's easier to hear and appreciate what everyone is doing. Red House is my favorite cut. This one is a classic!
Guitarra!! No hay nada más que decir.
Seems badly in need of a remaster, but it gas a few good songs.
awesome!
Truly a situation where 4.5 stars is warranted, but impossible. The original US tracklist is a 5/5, the British is a 4/5, and the extended tracklist combining the two is smack in the middle. There's a couple songs I could live without - ironically, I'd be fine forgetting "Remember" - but it's still such a superb and transformative album I feel obligated to give it the 5.
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Great album. As much as I like Jimi Hendrix makes me realize how much i under appreciated his talent
It's okay.
Niet zo hype als ik dscht maar nog steeds lekker
Excellent
Extraordinary debut album.
Some of Jimi’s most well known songs on this.
One of the greatest debuts of all time. Years ahead of its time, a true cultural change moment album.
This is a debut album from someone who has paid his dues. Hendrix puts his guitar virtuosity on display with a variety of sounds. Did a bit of research and found that the original album did not include legendary material like "Purple Haze", " Hey Joe" and "The Wind Cries Mary". These were part of CD compilations that came later.
Darn. Make me listen to Jimi. Just one of the best ... ever! Are you experienced? Man, music would never be the same after Jimi.
Lastig album om te reviewen vind ik. Veel van de gitaar die je hoort is vernieuwend voor de tijd, maar ondertussen is er een hoop dat vaker is gedaan. Kan wel echt genieten van de bluesy nummers zoals Hey Joe.z Ik merk gewoon dat het technisch bizar goed in elkaar zit. Beetje het Jacob Collier probleem, waar zn muziek technisch echt top is, maar muzikaal niet altijd mijn smaak. Ik moet wel zeggen dat ik de nummers echt wel waardeer, en dat ik het grootste deel van het album goed vind. Is dit 5 sterren? Nee voor mij niet, maar ik zou dit 3,5 geven, dus Jimi heeft een klein beetje mazzel! FAVO: Hey Joe, May this be love, The wind cries Mary, Fire, 51st anniversary, Highway Chile, Red House
# Playlist track - The Wind Cries Mary # Notes - When you hear the first chords of "Purple Haze" you can already tell that this is going to be a hell of a trip. One of the best song openings, ever. - The album goes by without a hitch, it's simultaneously fluid and light and free, but then comes those small genius moments and you stop work to listen to whatever is going on. - The bridge in "Highway Chile" - The chorus in "Fire" - The solo in "The Wind Cries Mary" - The bridge just before the solo in "Love Or Confusion" - Superb. All the stars!
Just an amazing artistic achievement. All the innovation is in style, approach and expanding on how to play an electric guitar. All of this draped over traditional blues structures. With an older ear I now feel like the drumming of Mitchell is almost as insanely creative as Hendrix. Both fill every space available with chaotic perfection without overwhelming the songs. Even 3rd Stone is not that bad.
can see why people like this but it’s just not for me
Lots of songs I grew up loving on the radio but didn’t know who wrote them. A classic
LP
A wonderful experience! Hey Joe is so solid
totally mind blowing record to me, incredible songwriting that perfectly balances pop accessibility with remarkable sublime guitar playing
Good god i love Jimi Hendrix. For some reasons didn’t think I liked this album as much as electric ladyland, but damn!!!! This is an absolute classic! So many bangers on here. I love the fuzzy distortion of his guitar and the masterly control he has over it. His lyricism is also wonderful especially on songs like “may this be love” and “the wind cries Mary”. I love the sci fi, jazz/electric blues fusion jimi achieves on this - standout tracks are love or confusion, remember, fire, and i don’t live today. Also, the drumming by Mitch mitchell is so fkn good.
Really glad i gave this one another listen. With someone as masterful at the guitar as hendrix, its his subtlety when he could be ostentatious that exemplifies his brilliance. The delicate balance he strikes between his guitar playing and the rest of the instrumentation is remarkable, and it allows those great guitar riffs to shine through all the more. Really love the infusion of bluesy and psychedelic sounds too. Its a little long for me to be a 5, but its close.
Electronic is not a genre I’m familiar with. I thought parts of this album were okay, but overall I thought it was fine. I appreciate it more knowing the context behind it.
Amazing stuff from a GOAT guitarist!
Psychedelic+Hendrix= Are you experienced! Every hit is a trip of a journey. *****
Listened to the UK version because it's in the book. Watched his gf's titties because they're in the book Fine, but not my taste. Got me curious enough to hear the songs from the NA version Nah, I don't like them, NA version would be a 2. Fav song: I Don't Live Today
back in like 2008 I ran across a guy called Purple Haze on MW2 and, being the child I was back then, thought this was one of the coolest names that I had seen in a while and decided to copy it with my own twist. I ended up running with the name Pink Haze for a month or so until my next fad name came around. It wasnt until a decade had passed and I had started to get more into listening to music that was foreign to me that I found out that Purple Haze was the name of a Hendrix song / a strain of weed. With that said, I don't vibe too much with the album. Unsure if its a 3 or a 2 but since I have heard much worse albums that I have rated a 2 I will give it a halfway rating
Lots of classics. All of it sounds similar to me
Classic. Not much else to say here.
I sometimes like backwards instruments, but I thought it sounds choppy here. It's good to experiment though. We all know Jimi Hendrix was an excellent guitar player, but the songs weren't. They're fine.
4.13
Very close to a perfect album, so many bold reaches into new sounds without forgetting the past.
Did not enjoy songs that I didn’t know
banger