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Electric Ladyland

The Jimi Hendrix Experience · 1968

75 min · 16 tracks · hard rock · psychedelic rock

A sprawling odyssey of psychedelic rock, blending bluesy riffs with experimental soundscapes and soulful vocals.

Why this album works

'Electric Ladyland' is widely regarded as a landmark album in the rock genre, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart in the U.S. Its innovative production techniques and sonic experimentation have influenced countless artists and contributed to its lasting legacy, including being one of Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time.
Best for
long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys layered, dense sonic textures
Context
Released on October 16, 1968, 'Electric Ladyland' was Jimi Hendrix's third and final studio album with The Jimi Hendrix Experience. Following the commercial success of 'Are You Experienced' and 'Axis: Bold as Love', this album marked a significant artistic expansion for Hendrix, showcasing his ambition to push musical boundaries.
Stylistic neighbors
Blue Öyster Cult· Steppenwolf· Pink Floyd

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 …And the Gods Made Love 1:22
  • 2 Have You Ever Been (to Electric Ladyland) 2:10
  • 3 Crosstown Traffic Standout 2:26
  • 4 Voodoo Chile Standout 14:59
  • 5 Little Miss Strange 2:53
  • 6 Long Hot Summer Night 3:27
  • 7 Come On (Let the Good Times Roll) 4:09
  • 8 Gypsy Eyes 3:45
  • 9 Burning of the Midnight Lamp 3:41
  • 10 Rainy Day, Dream Away 3:41
  • 11 1983…(A Merman I Should Turn to Be) 5:48
  • 12 Moon, Turn the Tides…gently gently away 8:52
  • 13 Still Raining, Still Dreaming 4:25
  • 14 House Burning Down 4:33
  • 15 All Along the Watchtower Standout 4:00
  • 16 Voodoo Child (slight return) 5:14

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