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Electric Ladyland
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Electric Ladyland
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About this album
Electric Ladyland is the third and final album by The Jimi Hendrix Experience, released on October 16, 1968 on Reprise Record. Written and produced by Jimi Hendrix, the album is seen as the peak of Hendrix’s mastery of the electric guitar, and is frequently cited as one of the greatest rock albums of all time. It is not only the last of his albums released as the Jimi Hendrix Experience, but also the last of Hendrix’s studio albums to be professionally produced under his own supervision. After Electric Ladyland, Hendrix spent the remaining two years of his life attempting to organize a new band and recording a breadth of new songs.
Released as a double album, Electric Ladyland is a cross-section of Hendrix’s wide range of musical talent. It includes samples of several genres and styles of music, including the psychedelia of “Burning of the Midnight Lamp” (previously a UK single in the summer of 1967), the bluesy guitar jam “Voodoo Chile”, the New Orleans-style rock and roll of “Come On”, the epic studio production of “1983… (A Merman I Should Turn to Be)”, and the political commentary of “House Burning Down”. The album also features a cover version of Bob Dylan’s “All Along the Watchtower” that was widely praised by many, including Dylan himself, as well as “Voodoo Child (Slight Return)”, a staple of both radio and guitar repertoire.
Released as a double album, Electric Ladyland is a cross-section of Hendrix’s wide range of musical talent. It includes samples of several genres and styles of music, including the psychedelia of “Burning of the Midnight Lamp” (previously a UK single in the summer of 1967), the bluesy guitar jam “Voodoo Chile”, the New Orleans-style rock and roll of “Come On”, the epic studio production of “1983… (A Merman I Should Turn to Be)”, and the political commentary of “House Burning Down”. The album also features a cover version of Bob Dylan’s “All Along the Watchtower” that was widely praised by many, including Dylan himself, as well as “Voodoo Child (Slight Return)”, a staple of both radio and guitar repertoire.
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Nayr_ wrote:
They changed it. Success.
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I_LOVE_DONUTS wrote:
lol, they should change it for the naked women cover. always favorable for the n00dz
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cannibalisms wrote:
the US cover is beautiful. the UK one with the ladies is kind of trashy.
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Pocko12 wrote:
It is a shame they dont use the ablum cover i have on my 1968 vinyl LP (the naked women)
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Siphonblast wrote:
Worship the all-mighty Hendrix, for without His name we would surely be lost in a sea of musical confusion.
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Atmosphere-it wrote:
Man, I always just wrote Jimi off as being another classic rocker who was good at guitar. But when I heard this, I truly learned to respect him. Also, this is technically the original album cover, but not the one Jimi wanted.
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tomkash wrote:
and the gods made love indeed
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balzadelia wrote:
yea a mighty album i must of listened to it loads over the years but still kicks arse , it never gets dull
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Siphonblast wrote:
Edhead22 couldn't be more right. To truly even begin to appreciate this album, you really have to let go, and pay attention to this...genius. On top of that I believe you also have to actually "Get Experienced" as Jimi says (Get your mind away from typical music and listen to Are You Experienced and Axis:Bold as Love as prerequisites. THEN, you can truly be "Experienced." Yeah, I'm crazy, straight up fucking crazy for Jimi Hendrix, this guy is beyond what insignificant weightless words can describe. If there is an afterlife, and i would hope there is, the dead have never been luckier than that fateful night on September 18, 1970.
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mito_urbano wrote:
I bought the new remastered edition + DVD yesterday :D
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bakebakebaker wrote:
best album ever
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TwistedLogic wrote:
http://www.last.fm/music/The+Jimi+Hendrix+Experience/Electric+Ladyland/+images here you can vote for the one you like or even upload other.
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TwistedLogic wrote:
http://www.last.fm/music/The+Jimi+Hendrix+Experience/Electric+Ladyland/+images/26717263 You can vote for the the one I uploaded - the original US cover, which is regarded as definite. The UK cover with the naked ladies is known to have irritated Hendrix himself at the time of release.
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pseudonym340 wrote:
Of the 3 'Experience" albums, this is undoubtedly the best. Or, it's my favorite, in any case ...
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CountWasilij wrote:
i am not sure about the nudes cover.
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The_Wind86 wrote:
for those below there is 2 covers. I had the american edition.
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The_Wind86 wrote:
Man...this album is just mindblowing. Its one of the best ever. First Hendrix album i got but so glad i did. Just sensational and mesmorizing. The passionate musicianship!
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nancykitten wrote:
It's actually my least favourite of the three. And yes it is the cover of the original UK version.
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rambo-latrine wrote:
that aint the cover
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Ketchum wrote:
Jimi Hendrix one of the best
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