“Electric Ladyland” (Jimi Hendrix) – Every Song Ranked

Everyone remembers “Are You Experienced” as being the definitive Jimi Hendrix album, but I think there’s a good case to be made for “Electric Ladyland”. It feels more focused from start to finish, and the highs are truly extraordinary. How would I rank every track? Before we begin, you can check out some of myContinue reading ““Electric Ladyland” (Jimi Hendrix) – Every Song Ranked”

“Are You Experienced” – Songs Ranked

When talking about the greatest debut albums in music history, you’d be remiss not to mention Jimi Hendrix’s “Are You Experienced”. It’s a masterclass in guitar playing and Hard Rock, and there are so many songs here I love. But how would I rank them all? (I’m ranking the seventeen songs on the Spotify version,Continue reading ““Are You Experienced” – Songs Ranked”

1968: The Year In Music

1968 – Martin Luther King Jr. is assassinated. Robert F. Kennedy is also assassinated. British politician Enoch Powell delivers his controversial “Rivers of Blood” speech. Maybe not the best year socially and politically … but at least the music was really good! I’ll be looking at the popular and highest-rated songs / albums of theContinue reading “1968: The Year In Music”

1967: The Year In Music

1967 – The first human heart transplant was performed in South Africa. The first global satellite TV program, “Our World”, featured 19 acts representing 19 nations – including The Beatles singing “All You Need Is Love”. Speaking of the fab four, the “Summer of Love” saw one of their albums reach number one for 22Continue reading “1967: The Year In Music”