Another round of the H's. This week is going to be a little odd in the musical sense. First up we have the classic debut album from The Jimi Hendrix Experience, 'Are You Experienced'. The first of three albums under the Experience banner. Released in 67, this is the album that introduced the world to Hendrix. This album reads like a best of album is most regards. The album opens up with the classic 'Purple Haze' and rolls through other hits like 'Hey Joe', 'Fire', 'The Wind Cries Mary', and 'Foxy Lady'. I've uploaded one of the reissues, which includes six bonus tracks, mainly B-sides from the singles, but strong enough to have made the album. The hidden gem for me on this record is 'Third Stone From The Sun'. Great jam song. In fact Metallica used to cover this during live shows during the Black Album touring cycle. If fact you can hear a it on their 'Live Shit: Binge And Purge' record, check the intro before 'Of Wolf And Man'. Wildly influential album that has transcended genres. Should be in everyone's collection.
Hendrix has played an important part in my life. Hendrix was a gateway for me into getting into different bands over the years. Even finding some hidden gems along the way. I grew up in a very music driven house, there was always something on the stereo. Whenever Mom was out of the house, Dad always threw Hendrix on 11. To me as a guitarist Hendrix was so far out there with what he was doing. And the thing is he had what seemed like a never ending supply of songs. Given all the posthumous releases over the years, you can see why I say that. Each Hendrix release has it own charm. Every record has a high point. For me 'Are You Experienced' never has a low point. For me this is one of the most solid debut's ever. On a personal level the music will always have a connection to my father.
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