The Jimi Hendrix Experience - Electric Ladyland ALBUM REVIEW
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THE JIMI HENDRIX EXPERIENCE - ELECTRIC LADYLAND / 1968 / REPRISE / PSYCH ROCK, BLUES
CLASSIC/10
Y'all know this is just my opinion, right? - Hudba
When this album was released 54 years ago I thought to myself "I wonder what score Anthony Fantano is gonna give this one".
Same here! Been waiting for the review for so god damn long!
Such a original comment. Definitely didn't steal that one from the top comment of the Thriller review.
54 years, and FINALLY, we are allowed to form an opinion! 🥳🥳🥳
@@jesus7486 as if everyone vying for top comment isnt just ripping off old comments?? Id rather this than comments about “hahaha anthony said the n word”
420/10
I really think you should review a classic album, at least, every month or more. I think that with your fanbase and your musical experience, you should expose them to more classic albums that shaped in a very strong way our culture, our ideas, our mentality and, most importantly, music in a broad way. You can’t understand what the present moment in music or in any art form is, without having a basic notion of the past, that led us to that moment. Its the moment of the year that i praise your work the most. Keep up with the good work, Anthony. Have a Good year!
I would love that
I hope he sees this
I would love this, obviously he has a ridiculous amount of albums to review that come out week-to-week.. but I personally wouldn't mind him cutting down a bit and spending time reviewing classic albums. I would honestly pay to have all of The Beatles albums dissected as well as he did here with Electric Ladyland. Great review Anthony!
@@CharlesMontgomeryBurns. no joke, i waited a year to post this idea on the comments of one of the classic videos. I wrote this as soon as i noticed the notification :)
well said! respect you classics, know your origins, influences, and look into genre evolution. you’ll gain an understanding for how music changes and how it inspired artists to take it in all new directions.
besides, it’s a fantastic way to stack a playlist with loads and loads of new music.
The saddest thing about Hendrix was that he was just getting started. Although he blew minds with his guitar playing, he was still finding his feet as an artist and songwriter by the time he died. We'll never fully comprehend his loss.
He almost did a record with Miles Davis. Would've loved to hear that.
@@michaelrhudak and Paul mccartney. Wouldve been the greatest supergroup ever
Very true his career was so short and was still the most impactful guitarist of all time
Right out of the gate he had his own voice, but the amount of growth he showed on 3 records recorded over just 18 months is astounding. Imagine if he'd had a 30 year career!
jeff buckley and jimi hendrix are the saddest musician death in my opinion, they were just starting, and what a start it was.
fantano always giving small artists a voice!! this jimi kid has a lot of talent. hope he keeps at it!
Haha get it its funny because Jimi Hendrix is actually a huge artist but the joke is funny because its pretending hes NOT. Lol get it haha so funny because its pretending hes NOT huge. LOL so funny thank you guys for making this same joke literally every day. LOL gets funnier every time
Gotta stay away from the drugs though
@@oxxy6678 Who hurt you?
@@oxxy6678 thank you for explaining, after getting vaccinated I came down with some bad autism. I don't know what I'd have done without you.
@@oxxy6678 DAMN 😂😂
Voodoo Child is an all time track
It is one of the songs of all time
true
no
@@Apsburner9717 source?
@@Bandstand yes
This is a classic. Anyone who says Hendrix is overrated needs to understand his place in time, and his role in changing the electric guitar forever
Bruh who says Hendrix is overrated lmao 🤣
Lots of technical, more classically minded guitar players. I once got into it with this technical metal dude who said Hendrix was really sloppy, which to me is like saying Van Gogh was sloppy compared to still life's. Like bro, you're totally missing the point
Not just his guitar playing but his writing and studio production. Who else would use a comb and tissue as Hendrix did on Cross town traffic?
Yup, there's are people who absolutely don't understand his style and how innovative he was and these newer Metal dudes gotta realize they didn't have the modern technology, that's what made Hendrix so special is how unorthodox and beautifully gifted and not overly complex, but still complex he was with his riffs and solo's and of course his writing skills, his vocals, harmonies, choruses were immaculate as well!
@@meechy9166 they just don’t have brain cells
Finally, after almost 50 years, I can like this album
1983 is so good, and not talked about nearly enough. Amazing song on an amazing album.
THANK YOU! finally someone says this! the fucking riff on that song is fucking heaven sent
YES! Personally Side 3 is the crowning moment for me of this album.
I remember floating when I was a kid hearing that, definitely his most underrated song besides “drifting” or “belly button window”
Drags on for too much imo but the main riff is fucking magic
@@thenotoriousdig610 I think jimi built a narrative of sound on that song. That's why I think it has long instrumental parts.
"Y'all know this is just my opinion, right?"
Dude, it's everyone's opinion that this album kicks ass.
Didn't listen to it so don't care + YB better
@@man4437 ratio
@@shaanalam3872 radio
And that's a fact!
@@NintenDub A rock fact!
Noel Redding only played bass on the following songs on this album:
Crosstown Traffic.
Burning Of The Midnight Lamp.
Come On.
Voodoo Child.
Little Miss Strange.
The rest of the tracks that had bass on it was recorded by Hendrix himself. Songs like: Gypsy Eyes, House Burning Down, All Along The Watchtower, Have You Ever Been, Long Hot Summer Night and 1983...that's Jimi playing bass on those tracks.
Thats so cool i never knew that!
Noel Redding is the third most talented member in a 3 member band.
@@SgtPeppersLonelyHeartsClubBand That is true. But look who he played with. Jimi was Jimi and Mitch Mitchell was great. Noel was not as great as Jimi or Mitch but he was an important part of their sound as a group. Just listen to songs like Fire, Manic Depression and Love Or Confusion to hear how important his bass playing was to those songs.
@@SgtPeppersLonelyHeartsClubBand Noel Redding was certianly that. His work with "Fat Mattress" wasn't great, and even "Little Miss Strange: is probably a low point on this album (written by Noel). Interestingly enough, Noel Redding actually didn't know how to play bass and used a pick because he was a guitar player.
And Hendrix did not play acoustic on All along the watchtower.
Voodoo Child probably one of the best songs that has everything you want in a Jimi track. Also one of the Best Entrance songs ever. NWO
WE TAKIN OVA
Bweeeow buh wow wow wow wow wobewow bweeeow buh weo weo
WAK AWA HEY HEY
4 LYFE
N-N-N-N-NE-NE-N-N-NEW WORLD ORDER
Burning Of The Midnight Lamp is absolutely one of Jimi's best tracks that no one talks about.
I remember listening to that intro wondering what that instrument was when I was a kid
I always catch myself whistling that melody
best song on the album
One of my favourite songs of all time
I feel like Jimi fans never really mention the more “pop rock sounding” songs and casual fans just don’t know of them
I wish he reviewed Axis: Bold as Love. The experimentations and the If 6 was 9 drum solo make that album gold.
If 6 was 9 then MBDTF finally will be a 9
@@franciscocalvillo7337 jumping jesus, you're right!
Voodoo Chile drum solo tho...
@@franciscocalvillo7337 and people still wouldn’t be happy with that score.
Including me.
Everything Hendrix did was gold dude but I totally get what you're saying
FINALLY! This albums was a classic worth revisiting, I remember seeing Jimi's guitars in Seattle in the late 2000's before I appreciated music and I wish I payed more attention lol
The first stage I performed on was the first stage a young Jimi performed on!
Yea I'm sure your life would have changed so much if you looked at the guitar now when you "appreciate music" what does that even mean lol
@@oxxy6678 booo it's called being you should try it robot.
I just went this past November, it was so cool! Literally geeked out at his 69’ Woodstock guitar🔥
@@oxxy6678 i was like eight LMAO
Dude’s pretty solid, I can see him really going places if he sticks with it.
I just hope he doesn’t die tragically overdosing
:(
ya he can, if he doesnt overdose on sleeping pills and choke on his own throw up
Dude already went more places than you ever will and he died decades ago at 27.
@@Diplomastronaut okay?
Wow! I love this so much. I’ve never heard your thoughts on Hendrix. This in a way feels very validating! I’ve always described him as being the most in touch with an instrument I’ve ever seen. The way he expresses his spirit and feelings through his guitar is remarkable and still wows me all the time. His guitar really was a part of him. I named my daughter Hendrix and I will always be thankful for the way he changed music. For me and for the world❤️
It makes me so happy and excited to read the comments and see how many people truly appreciate Jimi.. he is a huge idol of mine
Funnily enough I also always wondered what he thought of hendrix.
Hendrix is the worst female name I’ve ever heard I’m sorry bro
I’m really sorry that your daughter has to experience that
@@Number1FanProductions I didn't wanna say it... But true. I hope it's like her second name
Thank you for giving exposure to more obscure acts. This Henry guy is gonna do big things
Its James Hendrie
It's Thierry Henry
I think he spelled his name wrong too.
Henry Jimdrix
I’m so happy I’m finally allowed to enjoy this album after so many years! 😀
If we could only get that collaboration album he was planning with Miles Davis. RIP to the greatest, at least he left behind 3 classic records.
4! I will have no one leaving out “Band of Gypsys” in that discussion!
That album would've been transcendent
@@thirtyyearoldmulberryfield Good call. There's also Cry of Love too, which he was recording when he passed on. Ezy Rider is a pretty dope tune. So, since it's an "unfinished" album, does that make it 4.5? lol
Band of Gypsys also yes. There’s also heaps of GREAT posthumous stuff too
You know it’s a good day when Cal makes an appearance when he’s not busy on his rap tour!
Definitely future's best album yet
HAHAHAHAHAHA
MEME
underrated comment
Voodoo Child is one of the best songs ever made, in any genre. He was a prodigy.
One of my favorite albums of all time, hendrix was a genius
Electric Ladyland was the first Jimi Hendrix album I got to listen to, some 10 or so years ago, and I still play it every week. There's so much to pick about in it that it still doesn't bore me.
If you can conjure the willpower, try not to listen to it....for ages (I know...I know it's a tough one) then one random day play it....it will sound so fresh. This will work on many of your favourite albums. It is an uncanny feeling.
@@richtakings3359 sweet idea. Thank you!
If this album doesn't make the 60's 10's list I'm gonna fall to my knees in WalMart
Honestly though Jimi Hendrix doesn't get nearly the amount of praise as other rock acts from his era and he deserves it
Agreed. He’s seen as a guitar god, but doesn’t get enough credit for his songwriting and overall artistry.
@@thenoodledrop his live performances completely eclipse his studio stuff. Imagine if people only paid attention to zeppelin’s live performances and only knew like 5 songs from the band and not every single song from 69-77
cuz his greedy ass sister removed his songs from CZcams.
He's often hailed as the greatest guitarist of all time so I don't know what you're talking about
@Lalo_thr and no one talks about his songwriting or innovation.
1983 is a tremendously ambitious number, really took his 3rd stone from the sun and If 6 was 9 to a whole new level
Man that guitar riff, and then when it comes back after Jimi's beautiful bass playing with an in your face epic guitar jam. That is one of my favorite songs of his ever.
The lick at the end of Rainy Day, Dream Away and at the beginning of Still Raining, Still Dreaming is one of my favorite studio riffs of all time by any musician. Nobody could make a guitar speak like Jimi could.
Been waiting for this since the album dropped
Hendrix is my favorite artist of any medium. Sometimes, I hesitate to bring his work up because the praise that's been lauded over it already can be kinda overwhelming to some. But I've learned so much about music and art in general (even philosophy, honestly) from Jimi's music and interviews. He really is worth diving deeply into, imho. I appreciate you speaking on this one. This album brings me great joy and so does this review. I think you nailed it when you spoke on the spiritual emphasis on his craftsmanship. Bless ya, melon.
Jimi Hendrix is my goat. I appreciate this classic review. Jimi doesn't get talked about as much, so I'm glad there are still a bunch of people who love and appreciate his music
Been having a really shitty week sick at home and seeing you review an album my dad loved so much and raised me on has really cheered me up today ❤️ Jimi was dad's favorite to listen to while he was cooking or working on something. Such an amazing record and such a precious part of my childhood even though he was long gone by then
You should finally do a Beatles album after that Get Back documentary
electric larryland was better
Had to do a paper on Hendrix last semester and it was a lot of fun tbh, and it’s great to hear you doing reviews on him. Such an impactful artist in so many ways
I took a full semester-long class on him in college lol. It was awesome.
@@taylorheavington5627 that’s so dope, what college offers that?
@@nickhughes3518 Indiana University
Three words: "House Burning Down". My son who is an accomplished musician, still can't figure how Jimi managed to get those incredible sounds from his guitar.
EL was recorded in 1968. Nobody even after fifty-four years has managed to replicate the sounds or the music. That's far ahead of the game Jimi was.
His death is the greatest tragedy in the history of rock music.
Bro, Voodoo Child is the ultimate song for getting tough shit done. If I'm stuck on a difficult section in a videogame or having trouble doing a trick in skating, then I put on that banger and immediately feel like a badass.
Wah wauha wha wah wah wharawaw wha wahun waaaaahh
Voodoo chile or slight return? Two different songs.
@Frederick Vanpelt
Slight Return, I realize I should've specified, I like Voodoo Chile, but it's not the best for skating. Meanwhile, Voodoo Child (Slight Return) is possibly the best song for skating ever.
Two great songs, can't go wrong either way. Slight return is epic, SRV did it justice on his cover.
Yes they're both amazing songs, I'll check out the SRV version, I've never heard it.
There has never been and possibly will never be a musician who made an instrument as extension of his body as iconically as Hendrix. Incredibly fortunate to be alive at a time where we can appreciate his entire catalogue.
One year later, and I’m glad Kanye’s MBDTF is finally getting the classic week review it finally deserves
Still 6/10
Hearing what jimi did with the production on this album literally changed how I listened to music forever. So many artistic touches and details all over this record. *chefs kiss* 🤌🏼
Excited to see how far this new band goes but they won't go big unless they cut the covers
One of the best albums ever made.. this album gives me future vibes... I feel like he was ahead of his time man
Nah, more like young thug vibes
@@Bro-in3zq I meant future as in the future bro not Future lmao
sounds like carti to me
its wierd to think he coexisted with the beatles it sounds so futuristic.
I'm so happy, ever since I subscribed I wanted Fantano to talk about Hendrix, and this is my favorite album of his and one of my favorites of all time.
I’ve been wanting you to talk in-depth about Jimi for so long! So glad to get that notification
I can finally have my opinion on this album after 54 years.Thank you Anthony
I’m so happy he finally reviewed this album, I’ve been waiting for a Hendrix review since I first became a melon head and this is definitely his best album
Great review Anthony!!! Hendrix is one of my fav artists ever and my fav guitarist ever!!! Loved how unorthodox, innovative, unique, melodic and beautiful sounding his music was, how is music wasn't overly complex, but still was complex and his vibe only, other artists could try to recreate Hendrix's sound, but his style is irreplaceable!! I also loved Jimi's work with The Band Of Gypsy's!! Loved the elements of Soul/Funk/Jazz!! Looking forward to see which classic you review next!!
Also thanks for doing classics weeks :) always a fun week of looking back on music I love or music I need to revisit
I love Electric Ladyland and it has a special place in my heart. I remember listening to ELL as a kid with my dad and I’ll never forget the first time I heard “long hot summer night.” I was absolutely blown away and knew I needed to learn how to play guitar and learn how to write.
Awe yes, I never thought you'd get to this one either. Electric Ladyland is peak psychedelia, no question. An album full of tripped out face melters with an almost cinematic feeling to the record as a whole. Love love love it
Ayoooo!!! I love this so much!! Crazy you started with Hendrix cause i actually just got a are you experienced vinyl the other day and it's the big YES.
one of the great meta dynamics of classic week is that it seems like a subtle announcement of fantano's favorite album from a classic artist, considering that he doesn't do multiple classic reviews of each artist
not necessarily, he did a classic review of ATLiens but has said Stankonia is his favourite Outkast project
he also may pick the more influential or significant album
@@nr-ke8qj die lit classic
Just wanna say, can we talk about how not only is Jimi the greatest guitarist ever, one of the most visionary and influential musicians, one of the greatest performers ever, but I think what goes underrated is he’s an amazing song writer. He has this way of making his lyrics feel visceral, textured, in a way most artists just don’t get. Not to mention he goes crazy creative on how to cover a song. No one could cover a song the way Jimi could.
And he did all of that without being able to read music!
One of the all-time greats! This album will live with me till the end of my days. Jimi was a genius.
One of your best ever reviews, the passion you have for this album really showing.
Thanks Antony, I love this record so much, you never fail to help me arrive at an even deeper and more intimate love for music.
Electric Ladyland is by far and wide my most favourite album of all time. It's one of those that I think every parent should play their child at some point to teach them about music.
This Jimi guy sounds like he has a lot of potential. Cal and Jimi collab on the way?
Fantastic album! Picked up the 1st press a few weeks ago and fell in love with it. Can't wait to relisten to it after this review!
Jimi is definitely one of the most guitar players that ever was
Give the irony a rest and go take a bike ride
But I have deficiency
He definitely made some the music
What do you smell, biggie?
@@PukiePie we all do mate
1983 will always be one of my favorite songs of all time
one of the most legendary and influential albums in the history of rock and roll. nobody will ever be able to argue that.
bro I was waiting for this for a long time and it didn't disappoint, loved the review.
Love this!! How do you get better than this record!! Every time I go back to it, it blows my mind all over again. Just amazing.
I discovered Hendrix in my teens, in the late 90s. Started with the Experience Hendrix hits collection, then progressed to the official releases, respectively. Naturally, Are You Experienced couldn't be topped in my opinion for a long time, as punchy pop-rock songs was what I primarily came to Hendrix for. It wasn't until I was in my 20s and experimenting with psychedelics for the first time that I really heard Electric Ladyland and its greatness finally revealed to me. Before this, I simply lacked the attention span or patience to digest the album. Now, I not only regard Electric Ladyland as Hendrix's magnum opus, but also I consider it one of the greatest albums of all time, of any artist, of any genre, of any era.
he was such a fucking legend, I wish I was alive when he was. i hope maybe one day I can meet him because he just seems so unreal man that man was a genius at what he did
And by all accounts he was a genuinely humble and nice guy. If I could meet anyone in the history of rock music, living or dead, I think it would be Jimi Hendrix.
My dad went to go see him when he was 17. He took acid and when Hendrix came out he blew everyone's already blown out minds on max. After the show my dad said he wasn't the same person that went I'm to that concert
Probably one of the most perfect psychedelic albums ever made
I responded to a let’s argue tweet saying some of the mixes of this album aren’t great. I then deleted it because I realized how much live mixing needed to be done and with an album like this you’re gonna choose the magic captured in a studio performance over the quality of a live mix
It also doesn’t help that Jimi was insecure about his vocals, so he would usually bury his voice in the mix. But for me, songs like the title track and “House Burning Down” really show his capabilities as a singer.
The grittiness really helps though.
He put some stuff out of phase, like 180 degrees out of phase. Vinyl can't reproduce that, so they had to mono some of it in the mastering stage. There was a later remastered version released on cd that was taken from the mix tapes. A lot of experimentation going on sometimes for better or worse from a fidelity perspective. It was very interesting and of it's time though. You certainly hear the human energy on this stuff in ways you don't hear very often in the age of "perfection" via auto-tune and quantization through digital editing.
I know for certain :Burning of the Midnight Lamp" and potentially another track was recorded at a studio in New York while they were on the road. Not with his typical dream team of Eddie Kramer.
Please let there be a Beatles album for classics week. That is all I ask for.
He already reviewed the 50th anniversary remastered versions of the White Album and Abbey Road on the Fantano Channel. Maybe he could still do one of those two again or throw a curveball and review Sgt. Pepper
@@videotapes9965 tbh, I’ll be happy with anything lol
@@davidlewis8547 true
Like what I'm hearing from this Jimmy character, excited to see more from him!
I have been waiting for this for so long.
My favorite album of all time. Solid, in-depth review man
I’ve only heard a few select tracks from this album so I’m excited to listen
My first Hendrix album. Nothing ever came close. What an album! When track 2 started I knew I was in for a good time
Such a bliss to watch this review
Thank you!
As a fan of classic rock, I love to see Anthony review stuff I actually know
one of the greatest albums ever
Facts! Nice pfp too lol
Just listened to this for the first time a few months ago and it was clear immediately how far ahead of its time this album is
would you say it's still far ahead? I'm a huge Hendrix fan and would say it is lightyears but I think that could be because of my bias haha
Cal is back along with the Classic/Tens! Cant wait for the College Droupout Review Fantano. DO IT NOW PLEASE
ANTHONY, my good friend. There’s a review i need in my life. THE WHO - Who’s next (my favourite album ever). The best songs Baba O’Reilly, Behind blue eyes, won’t get fooled again and bargain are truly magnificent
This Jimi Hendrix guy sounds really talented. I hope he doesn’t have a short-lived career
pain
Same man, I really hope he doesnt die on September 18, 1970 at age 27
Too soon bro
@@holidaytrout5174 it's been 51 years
@@ArthurSanford3706 still makes me sad tho
One of my all time favorites. A masterpiece.
YES IVE BEEN BEGGING FOR A JIMI REVIEW FOR YEARS MELON
My dad put me onto jimi hendrix when I was roughly 4 years old and hes been someone ive consistently listened to since. His music has a very special place in my heart and always will
As a guitarist , jimi hendrix is like Jesus christ to me, he changed guitar forever.
I think one of the prime indicators of Hendrix’s talent is that he is STILL as popular as ever
As much as I loved this album, "Moon, Turn the Tides....Gently Gently Away", "Still Raining, Still Dreaming", "Crosstown Traffic" and "Little Miss Strange" were and still my immediate favorites.
List Week then classic album week. Makes me love winter. And I live in Alaska for chrissakes!
I really wish you’d give these older albums scores just for the hell of it. I’m sure you have your reasons for not doing so but man it would be cool to see
It‘s a classic, it‘s a 10/10.
@@frankrohleder2866 not true
@Critique Everything no it isn't
@Critique Everything what does that even mean lmao
@Critique Everything yeah but that has literally nothing to do with what I said
The fact that this came out in 1968 is fucking mindblowing
The fact that surprises you is mind blowing. When would have been more suitable?
@@frederickvanpelt6393 bruh
C C. Got it
“Briny, reverb-drenched guitar leads” -fresh out a Nautilus transition. Very sùàvè Monsieur Feauntaneu!
There are enough classics to do one of these a month for sure. I looooove seeing what Anthony thinks about these masterpieces!
It's absolutely insane that this guy was only 26 when he made this
Jimi's guitar speaks for itself, but Jimi behind the mic is one of the coolest singers ever
Thanks for this Anthony!
We need more of these
1 of favorite tunes by this God of a man Jimmy Hendrixs wow
Ima need that College Dropout Classic Review now or never Melonman.
Oh man this is going to be a crazy week
tremendous review of my no 1 album of all time - your street cred has gone up massively reviewing this giant