All rights reserved.
Album Notes The Jimi Hendrix Experience: Jimi Hendrix (electric guitar, vocals), Noel Redding (Fender bass, background vocals), Mitch Mitchell (drums, background vocals).Consists of previously unreleased recordings made by the BBC in 1967.Personnel: Jimi Hendrix (vocals, guitar); Alexis Korner (guitar); Mitch Mitchell (drums).Liner Note Author: Leland Stein.Unknown Contributor Role: Mark Linett.Seventeen songs from 1967 BBC broadcasts, when the Jimi Hendrix Experience had yet to burn out from the wheel of constant touring, management hassles, and internal strife. They're in good, enthusiastic form as they run through early gems like "Hey Joe," "Foxy Lady," "Fire," and "Stone Free," the lack of studio polish giving these versions a loose feel. The Experience studio albums are still considerably superior to this set, but it's certainly worth acquiring by any serious Hendrix fan, not least because it has several covers that didn't make it on to the three proper Experience LPs. Several of these ("Hoochie Koochie Man," "Killing Floor," "Catfish Blues") reveal his sometimes overlooked affinity for Chicago-style electric blues; there are also a couple of surprises ("Hound Dog" and "Day Tripper"). With good sound, it's a solid addition to the Hendrix library, demonstrating his versatility in various rock, soul, and blues styles. ~ Richie Unterberger |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All rights reserved.