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Track Listings
| 1. Foxey Lady |
| 2. Manic Depression |
| 3. Red House |
| 4. Can You See Me |
| 5. Love Or Confusion |
| 6. I Don't Live Today |
| 7. May This Be Love |
| 8. Fire |
| 9. Third Stone From The Sun |
| 10. Remember |
| 11. Are You Experienced? |
| 12. Hey Joe |
| 13. Stone Free |
| 14. Purple Haze |
| 15. 51st Anniversary |
| 16. The Wind Cries Mary |
| 17. Highway Chile |
Product Description
Digitally remastered! Seminal 1967 debut album reissued with 6 BONUS tracks.
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33 of 34 people found the following review helpful
By "-ezyryder"
Format:Audio CD
With a debut album of this caliber, it blew to peices the first workings of the other great guitarists of the time. This album infact is so good, that its songs such as Foxy Lady, Purple Haze, Hey Joe, Fire, Red House, Are You Experienced and The Wind Crys Mary are some of the most commonly assosiated to Jimi Hendrix, despite his fairly large catalogue of guitar-excellence. The album as a whole has a love at first sight appeal which intensifies every listen. The album itself is mixed very well; each song flows perfectly to the next. Intrestingly, the album is full of mixed styles of music from the blues of Red House and his own style of blues, Manic Depression, to unique psychedelic experimentation of Are You Experienced and Third Stone From The Sun to funky rock with Purple Haze and Fire. Giving all this, one would expect the feel of the album to change drastically as it progressed. This is not the case, for the album feels as one perfect blend culminating to become one of the finest listening experiences you shall ever have. This perfectly crafted album shall not dissapoint and is an essential album to be placed in any collection.
24 of 25 people found the following review helpful
By bing
Format:Audio CD
I simply could have not resist the temptation to buy yet another edition of Jimi Hendrix Experience first album, newly repackaged by Sony Music. What a disappointment. Not the music, of course.
Are You Experienced is no doubt one of the most important albums in rock history. In 1967 the music and sounds on LP might have as well come from another planet or dimension.
It is the quality of sound and production of new edition I find unsatisfactory.
The "new" remastered edition sounds exactly the same as the MCA "Experience Hendrix" edition from 1997. Even the booklet is more or less the same, with only minor amendments in text and outlay.
The sound of this edition from 1997 (or 2010 if you want), though remastered by original engineer Eddie Kramer, is in my firm belief notably inferior to the previous Polydor remaster edition from 1993. The 1993 remaster simply sounds clearer and more balanced with less distortion (and I am not talking about Jimi's interventions, of course). The new edition even seems to contain production faults (like for example a strange change in the color of the sound in the last 12 seconds of the Red House).
Moreover, 1993 edition booklet contained great background stories and explanations of each of the album tracks by Jimi, Noel, Mitch and Chas which is sadly absent from the newer editions.
Are You Experienced is no doubt one of the most important albums in rock history. In 1967 the music and sounds on LP might have as well come from another planet or dimension.
It is the quality of sound and production of new edition I find unsatisfactory.
The "new" remastered edition sounds exactly the same as the MCA "Experience Hendrix" edition from 1997. Even the booklet is more or less the same, with only minor amendments in text and outlay.
The sound of this edition from 1997 (or 2010 if you want), though remastered by original engineer Eddie Kramer, is in my firm belief notably inferior to the previous Polydor remaster edition from 1993. The 1993 remaster simply sounds clearer and more balanced with less distortion (and I am not talking about Jimi's interventions, of course). The new edition even seems to contain production faults (like for example a strange change in the color of the sound in the last 12 seconds of the Red House).
Moreover, 1993 edition booklet contained great background stories and explanations of each of the album tracks by Jimi, Noel, Mitch and Chas which is sadly absent from the newer editions.
49 of 52 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
A truly stunning album, easily one of the best first efforts by any group, any time.
There's not much to be said apart from that, but the musicianship and songs are marvellous. Mitch's drumming is superb throughout and Noel's under-rated bass playing is solid but inventive.
Hendrix never really surpassed this in terms of its freshness and general impact, although he steadily grew as a musician after its release. The variety on the album is unsurpassed, except by The Beatles: jazz (Third Stone from the Sun); blues (Red House); R&B soul (Fire, Remember), even a hard rock waltz (Manic Depression) and a surf song (May This Be Love).
There are two re-issues of this album around. The best has the original UK running order, starting with Foxy Lady, and the six bonus tracks (Hey Joe, Purple Haze, etc) at the end of the CD. It also has the original UK cover, which is a bit daggy.
The other issue has the US running order, which has Purple Haze as its first track, and then the six bonus tracks (Red House, Can You See Me, etc) at the end. This has the 'fish eye' cover, which is more suited to the music.
You get the same songs, but the UK issue has the running order as Hendrix intended. Both versions have the same sound, remastered by Eddie Kramer, Jimi's original engineer.
There's not much to be said apart from that, but the musicianship and songs are marvellous. Mitch's drumming is superb throughout and Noel's under-rated bass playing is solid but inventive.
Hendrix never really surpassed this in terms of its freshness and general impact, although he steadily grew as a musician after its release. The variety on the album is unsurpassed, except by The Beatles: jazz (Third Stone from the Sun); blues (Red House); R&B soul (Fire, Remember), even a hard rock waltz (Manic Depression) and a surf song (May This Be Love).
There are two re-issues of this album around. The best has the original UK running order, starting with Foxy Lady, and the six bonus tracks (Hey Joe, Purple Haze, etc) at the end of the CD. It also has the original UK cover, which is a bit daggy.
The other issue has the US running order, which has Purple Haze as its first track, and then the six bonus tracks (Red House, Can You See Me, etc) at the end. This has the 'fish eye' cover, which is more suited to the music.
You get the same songs, but the UK issue has the running order as Hendrix intended. Both versions have the same sound, remastered by Eddie Kramer, Jimi's original engineer.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By royston
Format:MP3 Download|Amazon Verified Purchase
First listened to this album when I was 15 (now 41). I have since listened to thousands of hours of music in other genres and wondered if this album would still have the same powerful effect on me that it did all those years ago. Needless to say it did. There are only a few records this statement applies to: you must have this in your music collection.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By Dr Lapelle
Format:Audio CD
DISC ONE has to be worth 5 stars alone - it's actually a reissue of the deleted MCA Remaster of "Are You Experienced", unique in that it uses the American "Smash Hits" version of Red House, currently not available anywhere else and arguably better than its counterpart.
DISC TWO contains over an hour's worth of outtakes not officially available anywhere else either. Fascinating listening, though perhaps not recommended for the casual fan.
DISC TWO contains over an hour's worth of outtakes not officially available anywhere else either. Fascinating listening, though perhaps not recommended for the casual fan.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Thomas Naish
Format:Audio CD
If votes are cast for the greatest debut album in rock music, then this might well win it. Today, in 2009, although its 60s themes sound dated, the sound does not. Imagine what it must have sounded like when it was new and unfamiliar!
From the opening musical orgasm of Foxy Lady (the greatest use of feedback in rock), to the final returning chiming rythm of Are You experienced, this album is simply astonishing. Little wonder that such guitar alumini as Clapton and Beck felt like shutting up shop when they first heard Hendrix. Each time I listen to this record a different song is my favourite - even the filler of Remember on occasions!
So long was the shadow cast by this record that in some respects Hendrix was forever trapped by it. Although both Axis Bold As Love and Electric Ladyland do different things, the spinetingling of Foxy Lady stuck to him to the end of his life. And further, With this album he unknowingly gave birth to heavy metal, although compared to this that particular genre is dead on arrival.
No, this recording bears all the hallmarks of genius - emotional death and variety, unparralleled technical ability, vast imagination, and most difficult of all, making new and frankly, frighteningly difficult bits of guitar playing sound like they are obvious and quite easy. Just a couple of favourites - the destruction of Earth and its debris floating off into space at the end of Third Stone from The Sun; and the supreme blues soloing on Red House. When it came to the guitar Hendrix had it all - just think, today nearly forty years after his death there are still things that nobody knows how he did.... Read more ›
From the opening musical orgasm of Foxy Lady (the greatest use of feedback in rock), to the final returning chiming rythm of Are You experienced, this album is simply astonishing. Little wonder that such guitar alumini as Clapton and Beck felt like shutting up shop when they first heard Hendrix. Each time I listen to this record a different song is my favourite - even the filler of Remember on occasions!
So long was the shadow cast by this record that in some respects Hendrix was forever trapped by it. Although both Axis Bold As Love and Electric Ladyland do different things, the spinetingling of Foxy Lady stuck to him to the end of his life. And further, With this album he unknowingly gave birth to heavy metal, although compared to this that particular genre is dead on arrival.
No, this recording bears all the hallmarks of genius - emotional death and variety, unparralleled technical ability, vast imagination, and most difficult of all, making new and frankly, frighteningly difficult bits of guitar playing sound like they are obvious and quite easy. Just a couple of favourites - the destruction of Earth and its debris floating off into space at the end of Third Stone from The Sun; and the supreme blues soloing on Red House. When it came to the guitar Hendrix had it all - just think, today nearly forty years after his death there are still things that nobody knows how he did.... Read more ›
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Classic album, uneven sound
Jimi Hendrix' first album needs no further introduction. It's a classic.
With tracks like 'Foxey Lady', 'Are You Experienced? Read more
With tracks like 'Foxey Lady', 'Are You Experienced? Read more
Published 2 days ago by Torben Madsen
4.0 out of 5 stars
Many of my Hendrix favourites
This was a good choice of album for me.As well as old favourites I discovered a couple of others I liked, too. Read more
Published 21 days ago by Susan Bultitude
5.0 out of 5 stars
super
an ideal present for all members of the society in and out of the uk; and its arrival was on time
Published 1 month ago by gotje
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No comment again.
Now l am going to buy this on vinyl for my self and my nephew as it must be one of the most significant albums ever made in the history of music.
Published 1 month ago by AMOT ASSOCIATES
5.0 out of 5 stars
Timeless classic
An album that you simply cannot complain about, it has been a staple in music since release.
From the fast paced jazz rhythms of Mitch Mitchell - a character many overlook due... Read more
From the fast paced jazz rhythms of Mitch Mitchell - a character many overlook due... Read more
Published 1 month ago by A. Davies
3.0 out of 5 stars
this is a 2010 mix and no mono singles....
this isnt the uk mix from the 1970s...just uk song order and stereo singles on #2 lp...this is why i got it from uk site.... Read more
Published 2 months ago by bryantberry
3.0 out of 5 stars
Jimi Hendrix
They advertised original cover from USA album 1968 and sent this cover and did not respond to my query as to why
Published 2 months ago by Mr. P. Boland
5.0 out of 5 stars
Jimi Hendrix Experience
A very good cd if you like him as i do, would recommend it to my friends, as the rating given deserves it.
Published 2 months ago by paul harriss
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No words needed
Chas Chandler was absolutely right. This album is sensational in mono. It smacks you right between the eyes. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Phil
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Are You Experienced
If you are a lover of all things beautiful in JH music and have a sense of decent hearing turn up the volume and enjoy this.
Published 2 months ago by Dee-dee
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