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This 1997 reissue of ARE YOU EXPERIENCED? is a remastered version that restores the original LP's track order and album artwork. ARE YOU EXPERIENCED? was previously reissued in 1993 (MCA 10893) with new cover art and a new 17-track running order that included all the songs on either the U.S. or U.K. versions of the original LP. That version is now out of print, and has been replaced by this one, on the Experience Hendrix label, which features remastered versions of the same 17 songs, this time in the order they appeared on the original American LP, with the extra tracks added to the end (a separate version was simultaneously released in the U.K., featuring the same songs but in the original British track order). The Experience Hendrix label is controlled by Hendrix's family.
The 1997 reissue also adds a 24-page booklet with previously-unpublished photos, the original LP liner notes and song lyrics.
Recorded in late 1966 and early 1967 at Olympic Studios, London, England.
Jimi Hendrix's debut recording was an instant classic, and is as startling today as when it first hit the streets in 1967. ARE YOU EXPERIENCED? is probably the most rock-oriented of Hendrix's official studio releases, but its influences are incredibly diverse. "Third Stone From The Sun" recalls the supple octaves of jazz guitarist Wes Montgomery; the churning Afro-Cuban polyrhythms of "Manic Depression" evoke John Coltrane and Elvin Jones; "I Don't Live Today" employs ritualistic Native American drumbeats; and the title tune borrows the Eastern airs of sitarist Ravi Shankar.
The mix, beautifully refreshed on this 1997 reissue, is dark and churning, a dense wall of sound. Mitch Mitchell and Noel Redding blast away with a barely controlled fury, and there's a distorted metallic edge to Hendrix's guitar timbre that has made ARE YOU EXPERIENCED? a particular favorite among rock and heavy-metal guitarists. "Purple Haze" and "Foxey Lady" helped define the power-trio format, thanks to Hendrix's full-bodied rhythm guitar and his soaring solos. ARE YOU EXPERIENCED? also established Hendrix as a singer-songwriter. His Dylanesque vocals and spacey imagery make each tune a little gem, especially on gentle outings such as the ballad "The Wind Cries Mary."
Originally released on Reprise.
Includes liner notes by Dave Marsh.
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The Jimi Hendrix Experience: Jimi Hendrix (vocals, electric guitar); Noel Redding (bass, background vocals); Mitch Mitchell (drums, background vocals).Rolling Stone (12/11/03, p.96) - Ranked #15 in Rolling Stone's "500 Greatest Albums Of All Time" - "...The incendiary poetry of Hendrix's guitar was historic in itself..."
Q (12/93, p.136) - 5 Stars (out of 5) - "...ARE YOU EXPERIENCED? becomes the complete showcase for massive, never-matched earthquaking guitar sounds in improbably balanced dialogue with the laconic voice of a man who genuinely believed he couldn't sing..."
Down Beat (8/97, p.61) - 5 stars (out of 5) - "...pile-driving rhythms...deep blues...as well as Hendrix's amazing guitar/vocal display..."
Vibe (12/99, p.156) - Included in Vibe's 100 Essential Albums of the 20th Century
Vibe (2/94, p.103) - "...for folks who've never heard Jimi on vinyl, the rainbow fantasia world of Hendrix awaits you in all its polyphonic peacock glory...."
NME (Magazine) (10/2/93, p.29) - Ranked #29 in NME's list of the "Greatest Albums Of All Time." Jimi Hendrix Are You Experienced? Songs Are You Experienced? Music Are You Experienced? Music Review Average Rating: (4.8 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews The most important rock album ever . .
It doesn't get any better. Jimi, Mitch and Noel in their best form. the basis for all hard rock. This record includes all the best Hendrix songs. For anyone who likes rock, you gotta have it!
Submitted by Tony Chicarello (Bham, Al.)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No 1 of 1 found this helpful.  A must for Jimi's fan
A must for Jimi's fan
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splendid work
Exceeds my expectations with respect to remastering sound quality, and the music projects the proper atmosphere to stimulate the listener's imagination. Worthwhile to listen to again and again, for it is refreshing and enjoyable. It is truly the basis of a classic rock and blues collection. Insert content is very satisfying to browse through. I will recommend it to any music lover.
Submitted by mikeallegretta (Piscataway, NJ, USA)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No Probably the best of the 3
As you probably know (or SHOULD know) Jimi did three studio albums during his lifetime and in my opinion I think this one is the best of them.It contains many of his big hits but some of his really good lesser known tracks such as Manic Depression, Red House and Are You Experienced?
If you haven't haven't listened to Hendrix and are looking to see what is so AMAZING about him, this is a really good album to buy.
Submitted by danny_basky (Staffordshire, UK)
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Although his career was very short, this albums proves his greatness because he knew exactly what to do in the beginning.
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