1001 Albums Summary

-super groovy, head bopping. - the vocal range is crazy - really good introduction and strong start for an album -- dont know about a standalone track though - different to other rock bands/heavy rock from the era - a folk feel on the second track, really fun - like I said, so much head bopping - the almost middle eastern string part really sets an atmosphere where it comes it - the vocals stand out, as if they're layered on top and the music is sort of happening behind it - the next song is much more traditional rock - Robert Plants voice throughout takes a different tone! Again so versatile - Again the production style is very unique but also reflective of the time, vocals can feel separate to the instruments at time - instrumentation reminds me a bit of velvet underground - slows down for the next song, really impressed with the diversity on this album - Since I've Been Loving You is such a beautiful song meaning aside -- the guitar part especially feels so intimate - the song also expresses frustration and stress so well, a lot of resemblance to Janis Joplin - the rhythm section provides such good backing for an amazing guitar solo/part throughout, keeping the whole thing funky and, well, rhythmical! - didn't even realise the song was 7 minutes, does meddle on a bit but not noticably - like most 7 minute songs it has a very unique structure - my fav so far - added to the playlist - this song is much more riff driven then the past and more structured - time signature changes keep it interesting - being more structured also makes it more catchy than the last song, - throughout the rhythm section is so strong, especially the drumming and it stands out in this song with all the fills. John Bonham is truly exceptional - otherwise not a standout - back to a more acoustic sound again - although it's simple, the bass really adds something here as the song builds up - it gets faster slowly creating a feeling of anticipation or running -- matching the lyrics - got a bit repetitive after a while Tangerine - got genuinely confused when this song stopped for a second... - this song is a lot more pulled back than the others, and so sound sounding! - i really like this - added to the playlist - WHEN THE BASS COMES IN - almost makes me feel a bit nostalgic That's The Way - overall the songs are getting slower now, Tangerine and now this one - not particularly a stand out but the lyrics are beautiful - the ending sold me though - the ending is instrumentally beautiful and that moment of layered vocals!! - added to playlist just for vocals Bron-Y-Aur-Stomp - another folk/country sound - fun bop - astounded by how unique every song on this album is - the finger picking acoustic guitar style is v cool/impressive Hats Off To (Roy) Harper - the vocal effects is not very easily listenable too, sounds like its mocking a black womans voice/ a caricature - the lyrics... i know its a reference but still - repetitive - an unfortunately weak ending to an otherwise strong album (the last song was also not as compelling as the rest) 9/10 I think 9.5 but the ending kinda brought it down, will have to revisit my rating

Unlike anything I've heard before, Hendrix's guitar skills are astounding. I absolutely loved this album and do need to listen more closely again however it did drag on. (would give 4.5 if i could)