Words like “pioneer” and “genius” and “groundbreaking” are thrown around far more than they probably deserve.But in the case of The Jimi Hendrix Experience’s classic debut (!!!) album, they probably don’t say enough.
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Record #281: The Jimi Hendrix Experience – Are You Experienced (1967)
Words like “pioneer” and “genius” and “groundbreaking” are thrown around far more than they probably deserve.But in the case of The Jimi Hendrix Experience’s classic debut (!!!) album, they probably don’t say enough.
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“Yeah AQUALUNG,” quoth Ron Burgundy during his epic flute solo, a nod to the group’s place in rock history as “that metal band with the flute dude.” Which is a little reductive, especially considering that the flute is prominently featured exactly ZERO times in the title track. Also because Jethro Tull isn’t exactly metal.
To be completely honest, this record is the reason I’ve been procrastinating on this project. After all, I feel like I JUST did Godspell. And that’s pretty much the same thing, right?