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Jimi Hendrix - ARE YOU EXPERIENCED

Newch91Newch91 Posts: 17,560
edited August 2011 in Other Music
We all know how great this album is.

My question to you: is that album the greatest debut album of all-time?

I'd love to hear your answers and what you like/love about this album.

To me, it's the greatest debut album of all-time. Mitch Mitchell's drumming on the "Manic Depression" and "Fire" is mind-blowing. Jimi is Jimi, no need to say how great he is. "Red House" is an awesome blues song.
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  • thefixer9thefixer9 Posts: 9,376
    I bet most people will say Ten is......
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  • Newch91Newch91 Posts: 17,560
    thefixer9 wrote:
    I bet most people will say Ten is......
    We'll just have to find out.
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  • joely_91joely_91 Posts: 795
    Newch91 wrote:
    We all know how great this album is.

    My question to you: is that album the greatest debut album of all-time?

    I'd love to hear your answers and what you like/love about this album.

    To me, it's the greatest debut album of all-time. Mitch Mitchell's drumming on the "Manic Depression" and "Fire" is mind-blowing. Jimi is Jimi, no need to say how great he is. "Red House" is an awesome blues song.

    depends what version imo.... if we are talking about the original pressings without bonus tracks, I think the US version has a better track order... and has purple haze compared to the UK one.... however the UK has Red House which i think is one of the best blues songs ever (More inclined to say i listen to Valleys of Neptune version more though). Heaps of great debut albums though, pearl jam, Audioslave, Temple of the dog, The Doors, REM, led zeppelin.... but its definitely up amongst the best... speaking of hendrix did you ever end up getting and of the other albums that have been released since the studio albums? I'm quite looking forward to this winterland boxset! hendrix in the west not so much though.
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  • Newch91Newch91 Posts: 17,560
    joely_91 wrote:
    Newch91 wrote:
    We all know how great this album is.

    My question to you: is that album the greatest debut album of all-time?

    I'd love to hear your answers and what you like/love about this album.

    To me, it's the greatest debut album of all-time. Mitch Mitchell's drumming on the "Manic Depression" and "Fire" is mind-blowing. Jimi is Jimi, no need to say how great he is. "Red House" is an awesome blues song.

    depends what version imo.... if we are talking about the original pressings without bonus tracks, I think the US version has a better track order... and has purple haze compared to the UK one.... however the UK has Red House which i think is one of the best blues songs ever (More inclined to say i listen to Valleys of Neptune version more though). Heaps of great debut albums though, pearl jam, Audioslave, Temple of the dog, The Doors, REM, led zeppelin.... but its definitely up amongst the best... speaking of hendrix did you ever end up getting and of the other albums that have been released since the studio albums? I'm quite looking forward to this winterland boxset! hendrix in the west not so much though.
    I bought the West Coast Seattle Boy anthology from Pop Market. I haven't really gotten anything else besides that. I might get the Woodstock set from Pop Matters; it's the DVD and CD collection for $16. Sounds like a really good deal for 2 DVDs and 2 CDs. The Winterland looks to be a really good set. I just wish I had a job so I can get all of that music, instead, I have to wait for deals like the Pop Market one.

    The version I'm used to for "Are You Experienced" is the one they did for the reissue's last year, where it combined both the US and UK version. That's the one I'm talking about.
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  • WaveRyderWaveRyder Posts: 1,128
    Ten is

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  • joely_91joely_91 Posts: 795
    Newch91 wrote:
    joely_91 wrote:
    Newch91 wrote:
    We all know how great this album is.

    My question to you: is that album the greatest debut album of all-time?

    I'd love to hear your answers and what you like/love about this album.

    To me, it's the greatest debut album of all-time. Mitch Mitchell's drumming on the "Manic Depression" and "Fire" is mind-blowing. Jimi is Jimi, no need to say how great he is. "Red House" is an awesome blues song.

    depends what version imo.... if we are talking about the original pressings without bonus tracks, I think the US version has a better track order... and has purple haze compared to the UK one.... however the UK has Red House which i think is one of the best blues songs ever (More inclined to say i listen to Valleys of Neptune version more though). Heaps of great debut albums though, pearl jam, Audioslave, Temple of the dog, The Doors, REM, led zeppelin.... but its definitely up amongst the best... speaking of hendrix did you ever end up getting and of the other albums that have been released since the studio albums? I'm quite looking forward to this winterland boxset! hendrix in the west not so much though.
    I bought the West Coast Seattle Boy anthology from Pop Market. I haven't really gotten anything else besides that. I might get the Woodstock set from Pop Matters; it's the DVD and CD collection for $16. Sounds like a really good deal for 2 DVDs and 2 CDs. The Winterland looks to be a really good set. I just wish I had a job so I can get all of that music, instead, I have to wait for deals like the Pop Market one.

    The version I'm used to for "Are You Experienced" is the one they did for the reissue's last year, where it combined both the US and UK version. That's the one I'm talking about.

    Hahah sounds like you need to find yourself a job.... pretty much all my money goes to records off amazon... got that 8LP boxset for hendrix pre-ordered and the nirvana one to :)... If you havent got it yet try and get band of gypsys to... its quite good :D
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  • Newch91Newch91 Posts: 17,560
    I bought Band of Gypsys from the record shop down the street from school. It was in real good condition and no skips! :D Sounds good, of course.

    I'm just hoping I can find a job when school starts so I can get more Hendrix, the Nirvana set, and the Super Deluxe U2 set, not the uber one.
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  • Fight to get it back againFight to get it back again Posts: 27
    Without a doubt, Are You Experienced is the best debut album of all time. If you look at any Jimi Hendrix greatest hits or if you ask the majority of people which song of his do you like, it's most likely off this album. Of course, since he had so few, maybe this one was oversaturated in the market. If The Doors only had 3 albums or Pearl Jam only had 3 albums, their debut might be considered the best as well. But there are so many worldwide hits on Jimi Hendrix debut.

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  • Evacuation RulesEvacuation Rules Posts: 2,162
    Newch91 wrote:
    The version I'm used to for "Are You Experienced" is the one they did for the reissue's last year, where it combined both the US and UK version. That's the one I'm talking about.

    Well, sort of. It includes all the songs that were on the UK version, but not the same versions. The UK album was mono, and had a different version of "Red House". The tapes are lost so it's never been on CD, but there's a homemade "deluxe edition" on Demonoid that includes a superb LP transfer.
  • DewieCoxDewieCox Posts: 11,430
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  • FinsburyParkCarrotsFinsburyParkCarrots Seattle, WA Posts: 12,223
    The answer to your question is yes.

    I have a mint condition, 1967 Track records original of the UK vinyl pressing. Gives me trouser swellage every time I look at it. I don't play it: I play my Polydor mid- seventies vinyl copy (a 'twofer' with Axis: Bold as Love) instead.
  • Newch91Newch91 Posts: 17,560
    FinsburyParkCarrots wrote:
    The answer to your question is yes.

    I have a mint condition, 1967 Track records original of the UK vinyl pressing. Gives me trouser swellage every time I look at it. I don't play it: I play my Polydor mid- seventies vinyl copy (a 'twofer' with Axis: Bold as Love) instead.
    That's awesome!
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  • Newch91Newch91 Posts: 17,560
    Evacuation Rules wrote:
    Newch91 wrote:
    The version I'm used to for "Are You Experienced" is the one they did for the reissue's last year, where it combined both the US and UK version. That's the one I'm talking about.

    Well, sort of. It includes all the songs that were on the UK version, but not the same versions. The UK album was mono, and had a different version of "Red House". The tapes are lost so it's never been on CD, but there's a homemade "deluxe edition" on Demonoid that includes a superb LP transfer.
    Oh ok. Thanks for clearing it up!
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  • benjsbenjs Toronto, ON Posts: 9,173
    DewieCox wrote:
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    I'd agree with you on number one. Hell of a first studio album.
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  • Of The AggieOf The Aggie The ATX Posts: 1,539
    Best debut ever...Appetite For Destruction

    Ten, a close second
  • Newch91Newch91 Posts: 17,560
    I listened to "Appetite" and didn't care for it at all.
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  • DewieCoxDewieCox Posts: 11,430
    Of The Aggie wrote:
    Best debut ever...Appetite For Destruction

    Great album and I would never argue with someone naming it as #1, but I feel the other 3 I mentioned do a better job of laying the groundwork for the bands' future work, while still being equally as kickass and with all of them being pretty flawless from beginning to end that was the deciding factor
  • DewieCoxDewieCox Posts: 11,430
    Newch91 wrote:
    I listened to "Appetite" and didn't care for it at all.

    There really needs to be a disapproving head shake smily for statements like this.
  • keeponrockinkeeponrockin Posts: 7,446
    Newch91 wrote:
    I listened to "Appetite" and didn't care for it at all.
    Maybe try again? I just think it's pretty difficult to make a better straight ahead, dirty rock and roll record. Not sure it's been done.
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  • Newch91Newch91 Posts: 17,560
    DewieCox wrote:
    There really needs to be a disapproving head shake smily for statements like this.
    keeponrockin wrote:
    Maybe try again? I just think it's pretty difficult to make a better straight ahead, dirty rock and roll record. Not sure it's been done.

    I listened to it four times and didn't care for it. Normally my fourth time listening to an album, I know if I like it or not, and Appetite was one I didn't like.
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  • Newch91Newch91 Posts: 17,560
    DewieCox wrote:
    I
    Are You Experienced
    Ten
    Appetite
    Does that first album say 1?
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  • CobCob Posts: 857
    I would put Are you Experienced up there and Ten also.

    Iron Maiden (self titled)
    Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
    Black Sabbath/Black Sabbath
    Motorhead/Ace of Spades
    Metallica/Kill'em All
    Led Zeppelin/Led Zeppelin
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    Of The Aggie, do you work @ 512 Brewing Company?
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  • DewieCoxDewieCox Posts: 11,430
    edited August 2011
    Newch91 wrote:
    DewieCox wrote:
    I
    Are You Experienced
    Ten
    Appetite
    Does that first album say 1?

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  • Newch91Newch91 Posts: 17,560
    DewieCox wrote:
    Newch91 wrote:
    DewieCox wrote:
    I
    Are You Experienced
    Ten
    Appetite
    Does that first album say 1?

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    Can't see the picture. Just a small square with a ? in it.
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  • DewieCoxDewieCox Posts: 11,430
    Newch91 wrote:
    Can't see the picture. Just a small square with a ? in it.

    Ok then....Yes it said 1, as in Led Zeppelin
  • Newch91Newch91 Posts: 17,560
    DewieCox wrote:
    Newch91 wrote:
    Can't see the picture. Just a small square with a ? in it.

    Ok then....Yes it said 1, as in Led Zeppelin
    Ok. Another really good debut album.
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  • Of The AggieOf The Aggie The ATX Posts: 1,539
    Cob wrote:
    Of The Aggie, do you work @ 512 Brewing Company?

    No...I wish... just love their beers!
  • Of The AggieOf The Aggie The ATX Posts: 1,539
    DewieCox wrote:
    Of The Aggie wrote:
    Best debut ever...Appetite For Destruction

    Great album and I would never argue with someone naming it as #1, but I feel the other 3 I mentioned do a better job of laying the groundwork for the bands' future work, while still being equally as kickass and with all of them being pretty flawless from beginning to end that was the deciding factor

    Yeah Appetite was definitely not indicative of what GnR would go on to do, but it was a masterpiece. I like Led Zeppelin I but I actually prefer II over it and I'm really not a huge Hendrix fan. I'd probably also throw out Pretty Hate Machine, Murmur, and Kill 'Em All.
  • Johnny AbruzzoJohnny Abruzzo Philly Posts: 11,716
    Newch91 wrote:
    DewieCox wrote:

    Ok then....Yes it said 1, as in Led Zeppelin
    Ok. Another really good debut album.

    I don't think "really good" does it justice. But... it's all covers of old blues songs that they tried to not give credit for, so for that reason I might have to go with RUX'ed or Ten.
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