Electric Ladyland [Remastered] - Jimi Hendrix > Reviews

Advantages: Classic tracks, truly experimental music
Disadvantages: Blues jams take a while to get into

..."Have you ever been (to electric ladyland)" a soulful song, sounding closest to Curtis Mayfield, but there's no mistaking the bass guitar and Hendrix's lead guitar, doing adventurous things, way down in the mix. With "Crosstown traffic", famously used on TV ads, we're into more familiar Hendrix territory. I used to dislike the backing vocals, which always sounded rather 'thin', but I've got used to them now. A good put-down song, ("I've got better ... Read review

Advantages: Groudbreaking, innovative, superb
Disadvantages: none

...Experienced?’ in 1967. In many ways Electric Ladyland develops the experiments in musical fusion that he began on his earlier records particularly ‘Are You Experienced?. I think this is the record that really cemented the Hendrix sound, and more importantly showed other rock artists and fans that rock music could break free from the narrow elements of Rhythm and Blues and incorporate any musical style. Electric Ladyland is far more than a great ... Read review

Advantages: too many - it's great, before its time
Disadvantages: none

...Have You Ever Been (To Electric Ladyland) A great melodic track which is actually very under-rated in my opinion. 3. Crosstown Traffic WOW!! This is a two and a half minute flurry of hendrix tells a humorous little story that compares a dead end love affair to a traffic jam. 4. Voodoo Chile This is a wonderful fifteen minute long version of the blues epic Voodoo Chile, which genuinely reveals the roots of Hendrix's songwriting ... Read review

Advantages: Supreme guitar, excellent lyrics
Disadvantages: none, this is the best album ever

...ever to walk the earth. Electric Ladyland is a perfect blend of many of his best ever tracks. The whole album flows seamlessly from song to song, each as good as the last. There are to tracks that rise above the rest of the album into the stratasphere. These are "All Along the Watchtower" (the re-make of Bob Dillan's song), and of course the 15 minute version of "Voodoo Chile". No-one can ever touch those songs. The lyrics are sublime and are surpassed ... Read review

Advantages: Great First Jimi Album
Disadvantages: Songlist a bit unclear

Okay first off skip the first track never got it really to be honest. Mind you I bet he didnt either. Right lets start the review. Basically I am a really bad Jimi Hendrix Fan. I love the guy and respect him but to be honest I never listened to his music. This was quite emabrassing when people asked "So what do you think of crosstown traffic?" Ummmmm! The packaging itself is quite nice and simple. His mug on the front means you dont even have ... Read review