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THE JIMI HENDRIX EXPERIENCE: AXIS - BOLD AS LOVEJimi HendrixProto-Prog4.03 | 383 ratings |
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Mellotron Storm
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The followup to "Are You Experienced?" is actually a pretty good record, the problem is that
everyone compared it to the debut and when you did that this album was sadly lacking. I'm sure
most who were blown away by the raw power of Jimi's debut were (if anything) wanting more of
the same. Blow our minds again Jimi was the mindset, more psychedelia, more
aggression. Well this sophomore album turned out to be a very safe record unfortunately. Yes
it's good, but again it really pales when compared to the debut. I guess the question could be
asked "How do you follow up an album that changed the way people played guitar and thought
about music ? I suppose it's not fair to even ask.Some highlights for me are the first track "EXP" an interesting way to start the album. I like it. "Spanish Castle Magic" has some power to it and psychedlic lyrics. Guitar solo after 1 1/2 minutes. "Little Wing" is of course classic Hendrix. "If 6 Was 9" is a favourite. I like the passion and the psychedelic ending. "She's So Fine" is another favourite. I just like how 60's sounding it is and the drums are all over it. Of course Jimi's not singing and i've never been a huge fan of his vocals. 3 stars.
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