Are You Experienced
The Jimi Hendrix Experience · 1967
61 min · 17 tracks · hard rock · psychedelic rock
Psychedelic guitar riffs and eclectic rhythms merge with soulful vocals to create an otherworldly sonic experience.
Why this album works
The album is often regarded as one of the greatest debut albums of all time, significantly influencing the psychedelic rock movement. It reached No. 2 on the UK Albums Chart and has been included in numerous lists of the best albums ever made, cementing Hendrix's legacy as a pioneering artist.
- Best for
- steady pacing with engaging peaks headphone detail hunting required soulful vocals evoke deep feelings
- Context
- Released on May 12, 1967, 'Are You Experienced' was The Jimi Hendrix Experience's debut album, launching Hendrix into the global spotlight. At this point, he was transitioning from an accomplished guitarist in the New York music scene to a revolutionary figure in rock music, blending blues with experimental sounds.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Blue Öyster Cult· Steppenwolf· Pink Floyd
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Tracklist
New here? Start with "Purple Haze".
- 1 Hey Joe 3:33
- 2 Stone Free 3:39
- 3 Purple Haze Start here 2:54
- 4 51st Anniversary 3:18
- 5 The Wind Cries Mary Standout 3:24
- 6 Highway Chile 3:35
- 7 Foxy Lady Standout 3:22
- 8 Manic Depression 3:46
- 9 Red House 3:53
- 10 Can You See Me 2:35
- 11 Love or Confusion 3:17
- 12 I Don't Live Today 3:58
- 13 May This Be Love 3:14
- 14 Fire 2:47
- 15 Third Stone From the Sun 6:50
- 16 Remember 2:53
- 17 Are You Experienced? 4:16
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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