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Nighthawk76 · 01-27-2011, 01:44 AM

Of Jimi Hendrix's three original studio albums (Are You Experienced?, Axis: Bold As Love, Electric Ladyland), which is your personal favorite?

My favorite is wihtout a double Are You Experienced?. This album changed the face of rock n' roll forever and how the guitar can be played. The album is filled with passion, power and raw energy. It also features some of Jimi's best songs like "Purple Haze", "Manic Depression", "The Wind Crys Mary", "Fire", "Foxy Lady" and "Stone Free". Are You Experienced is one of the greatest albums ever recorded

ABlairican Pie · 01-27-2011, 11:01 AM

You forgot to put the Band Of Gypsys album on the poll. This was his first album after the breakup of The Experience. The albums you posted there are all by the Jimi Hendrix Experience. Band Of Gypsys was his short-lived band before his passing in 1970.

Zoneboy · 01-27-2011, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by ABlairican Pie

You forgot to put the Band Of Gypsys album on the poll. This was his first album after the breakup of The Experience. The albums you posted there are all by the Jimi Hendrix Experience. Band Of Gypsys was his short-lived band before his passing in 1970.

Band of Gypsys has now been added to the poll

Nighthawk76 · 01-27-2011, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ABlairican Pie

You forgot to put the Band Of Gypsys album on the poll. This was his first album after the breakup of The Experience. The albums you posted there are all by the Jimi Hendrix Experience. Band Of Gypsys was his short-lived band before his passing in 1970.

Band of Gypsys is a live album though. I was only talking about studio albums.

MrCleveland · 01-27-2011, 03:03 PM

I'd have to go with "Electric Ladyland" and no...it's NOT because of the cover that Hendrix objected to (19 Ladies without clothes, It's a NSFW album), but because of...

MickeyMac · 01-27-2011, 04:01 PM

I like them all, but I think Ladyland has his best work.

Nighthawk76 · 01-27-2011, 06:47 PM

Electric Ladyland is a hell of an album. I would certainly rank it a close second. Axis is something of a disappointment though.

MrCleveland · 01-27-2011, 07:37 PM

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Electric Ladyland is a hell of an album. I would certainly rank it a close second. Axis is something of a disappointment though.

"Axis: Bold as Love" is my 2nd-Favorite Hendrix Album....

Nighthawk76 · 01-27-2011, 07:56 PM

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"Axis: Bold as Love" is my 2nd-Favorite Hendrix Album....

There are certainly some good songs on the album like "Little Wing", "Castles Made Of Sand", "If 6 Was 9" and the title track but overall I don't think that it measures up to the other two.

MickeyMac · 01-27-2011, 11:18 PM

I have to admit I think Axis is a great album, that ranks with his other two.

Also some of the posthomus (or however you spell it) are worth checking out.

Valleys of Neptunewhich came out last year has some great stuff. Also The BBC Session is pretty amazing too. He does a great renditon of "Day Tripper", and jams with Stevie Wonder (who sits in on drums).

Also the new boxed set West Coast Seattle Boy is great too. Lots of great unreleased stuff, and some good early session work with the likes of Little Richard and the Isley Brothers. That will set you back about $60, but its worth every cent. I got mine on vinyl (8 records).

Nighthawk76 · 01-28-2011, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by MickeyMac

I have to admit I think Axis is a great album, that ranks with his other two.

Also some of the posthomus (or however you spell it) are worth checking out.

Valleys of Neptunewhich came out last year has some great stuff. Also The BBC Session is pretty amazing too. He does a great renditon of "Day Tripper", and jams with Stevie Wonder (who sits in on drums).

Also the new boxed set West Coast Seattle Boy is great too. Lots of great unreleased stuff, and some good early session work with the likes of Little Richard and the Isley Brothers. That will set you back about $60, but its worth every cent. I got mine on vinyl (8 records).

I have Valleys of Neptune and BBC Sessions, and I think that they are both really good. I also love his cover of "Day Tripper". I have the single disc West Coast Seattle Boy and think its great. There are some really good songs on there!

MrCleveland · 01-28-2011, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Shine

There are certainly some good songs on the album like "Little Wing", "Castles Made Of Sand", "If 6 Was 9" and the title track but overall I don't think that it measures up to the other two.

My favorite song from the "AXIS: Bold as Love" album is actually the last song on the album....

Nighthawk76 · 01-29-2011, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by MrCleveland

My favorite song from the "AXIS: Bold as Love" album is actually the last song on the album....

That is certainly one of the songs on the album that I do like.

View Poll Results: Favorite Hendirx Album
Are You Experienced?	2	40.00%
Axis: Bold As Love	0	0%
Electric Ladyland	3	60.00%
Band of Gypsys	0	0%
Voters: 5. You may not vote on this poll

01-27-2011, 01:44 AM	#1
Nighthawk76 Rachel Berry Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 28, 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 23,254	Favorite Jimi Hendrix Album Of Jimi Hendrix's three original studio albums (Are You Experienced?, Axis: Bold As Love, Electric Ladyland), which is your personal favorite? My favorite is wihtout a double Are You Experienced?. This album changed the face of rock n' roll forever and how the guitar can be played. The album is filled with passion, power and raw energy. It also features some of Jimi's best songs like "Purple Haze", "Manic Depression", "The Wind Crys Mary", "Fire", "Foxy Lady" and "Stone Free". Are You Experienced is one of the greatest albums ever recorded

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MickeyMac Member Forum Star Join Date: Jun 18, 2008 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 19,004	I like them all, but I think Ladyland has his best work.

01-27-2011, 06:47 PM	#7
Nighthawk76 Rachel Berry Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 28, 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 23,254	Electric Ladyland is a hell of an album. I would certainly rank it a close second. Axis is something of a disappointment though.

01-27-2011, 11:18 PM	#10
MickeyMac Member Forum Star Join Date: Jun 18, 2008 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 19,004	I have to admit I think Axis is a great album, that ranks with his other two. Also some of the posthomus (or however you spell it) are worth checking out. Valleys of Neptunewhich came out last year has some great stuff. Also The BBC Session is pretty amazing too. He does a great renditon of "Day Tripper", and jams with Stevie Wonder (who sits in on drums). Also the new boxed set West Coast Seattle Boy is great too. Lots of great unreleased stuff, and some good early session work with the likes of Little Richard and the Isley Brothers. That will set you back about $60, but its worth every cent. I got mine on vinyl (8 records).