Favourite Hendrix Record?

[Snake Eyes]

Now I'm a fuckin huge fan of Hendrix, through all the cd's and dvd's I've bought of his (which is quite a bit) I've never heard something that's not utterly inspired, sort of groundbreaking and soulful. I don't fall into the whole "he is the ultimate guitar god" argument because music ain't a competition, but I will say he's definitly one of the most creative, inspired people in music of all time, at least in my books.

Out of the records I still dig Are You Experienced? the most. My favourite Hendrix track is the 15 minute Voodoo Chile on Electric Ladyland, but the consistancy of playing back AYE? has always struck me as one of the greatest records made. I could listen to that album all day and would still enjoy it, the intro to Foxy Lady that starts it all of..that's as classic an example of Hendrix as it gets to me.

Edited May 23, 2009 by Snake Eyes

[Jumpin' Jack Flash]

This is probably one of the most difficult questions I have been asked I agree with what you said about the consistency and cohesiveness of AYE, but I also really dig Axis! Little Wing, If 6 was 9, Spanish Castle Magic, Castles Made of Sand and ofcourse the title track [with the epic godly solo ]... Then again, there's ELL which is just beyond amazing...I'm going to have to go with Electric Ladyland

I think ELL is Hendrix's DEFINITIVE album. You have your Blues, Psychedelia, Hard Rock, everything...It's just brilliant.

I'd like to point out however, that I think all of Hendrix's records are flawless rock2 rock1

[oxocubeingravy]

I'd agree with your choice of "Are You Experienced?" B)

[Snake Eyes]

This is probably one of the most difficult questions I have been asked I agree with what you said about the consistency and cohesiveness of AYE, but I also really dig Axis! Little Wing, If 6 was 9, Spanish Castle Magic, Castles Made of Sand and ofcourse the title track [with the epic godly solo ]... Then again, there's ELL which is just beyond amazing...I'm going to have to go with Electric Ladyland

I think ELL is Hendrix's DEFINITIVE album. You have your Blues, Psychedelia, Hard Rock, everything...It's just brilliant.

I'd like to point out however, that I think all of Hendrix's records are flawless rock2 rock1

Yeah I agree with you on that, I see AYE? as laying the groundwork of what Hendrix's sound is (the combination of so many genres) and eventually ELL is branching out into each genre AYE? is influenced by and defining that he has no limits musically. It was a close choice between those two records.

Some of the later releases like Blues I enjoyed as well (Hear My Train a'Comin etc.), and there are so many great live records out there. Band Of Gypsies has Machine Gun, so that one is my favourite by far, some of the greatest guitar playing on a single track I've ever heard.

[Jumpin' Jack Flash]

This is probably one of the most difficult questions I have been asked I agree with what you said about the consistency and cohesiveness of AYE, but I also really dig Axis! Little Wing, If 6 was 9, Spanish Castle Magic, Castles Made of Sand and ofcourse the title track [with the epic godly solo ]... Then again, there's ELL which is just beyond amazing...I'm going to have to go with Electric Ladyland

I think ELL is Hendrix's DEFINITIVE album. You have your Blues, Psychedelia, Hard Rock, everything...It's just brilliant.

I'd like to point out however, that I think all of Hendrix's records are flawless rock2 rock1

Yeah I agree with you on that, I see AYE? as laying the groundwork of what Hendrix's sound is (the combination of so many genres) and eventually ELL is branching out into each genre AYE? is influenced by and defining that he has no limits musically. It was a close choice between those two records.

Some of the later releases like Blues I enjoyed as well (Hear My Train a'Comin etc.), and there are so many great live records out there. Band Of Gypsies has Machine Gun, so that one is my favourite by far, some of the greatest guitar playing on a single track I've ever heard.

Exactly! After AYE he fleshed out & expanded the ideas. And Machine Gun is bloody brilliant! I love the guitar!

[Shuffle]

Electric Ladyland for me.

[Jumpin' Jack Flash]

W00t

Though I must say that the CD I have has the infamous "nude" cover

[Snake Eyes]

Though I must say that the CD I have has the infamous "nude" cover

Lucky bastard.

Ever hear that live recording of Hendrix and Jim Morrison? Can't remember what it's called but it's cool the amount of people he's collaborated with.

[Lithium]

Ever hear that live recording of Hendrix and Jim Morrison? Can't remember what it's called but it's cool the amount of people he's collaborated with.

That would be "Morrison's Lament". Hilarious stuff.

I've always had a soft spot for Axis: Bold as Love.

[Jumpin' Jack Flash]

Though I must say that the CD I have has the infamous "nude" cover

Lucky bastard.

Ever hear that live recording of Hendrix and Jim Morrison? Can't remember what it's called but it's cool the amount of people he's collaborated with.

Indeed I have, it's funny

Also, I noticed something on the liner notes it says "Brian Jones- Percussion [on Track 15]"

Track 15 would be All Along The Watchtower

[LightningBolt]

Are You Experienced?

[dirtylenny]

That would be "Morrison's Lament". Hilarious stuff.

FUCK HER IN THE ASS BAYYYYYYYY-BEEHHHHHHH!!!!

On topic:

Electricladyland: For the sheer fact that its Jimi totally cuttin' loose and, effectively, theres a decent representation (or the best out of his three albums at least) of his range and ability and all his Hendrixisms for want of a better word. That albums a beautiful thing. That slow jammy Voodoo Chile, ugh, talk about your audio orgasms. James Marshall was the man.

[Scaramouche]

Definitely Are You Experienced?

[Andrew07]

are you experienced is an ok hendrix record, it has alot of his classic songs but i love what he does on electric ladyland, that shit is out there

[JeanGenie]

I prefer Axis Bold As Love.