The Jimi Hendrix Experience: Are You Experienced?

Rush Strutter Zep Magik ventures through a psychedelic wormhole in this episode, landing upon the hallowed grooves of the 1967 debut album by The Jimi Hendrix Experience, Are You Experienced? Before the trip begins, Kevin shares accolades for Canadian alternative rockers The Dirty Nil, as well as ‘90s staples Better Than Ezra. Mike talks about the greatness of Steve Marriott and Humble Pie and he recounts his experience attending a virtual meet-and-greet with high priest of black metal Jeff “Mantas” Dunn. The guys also chat about guitars and gear, including the line of Joyo effects and the much-touted Mosky Golden Horse overdrive pedal. After recounting the nuts and bolts of the production and release of Are You Experienced? (and somehow avoiding a substantive discussion of the work of Frankfurt School Marxist Jürgen Habermas), they go track by track through this legendary long-player, sharing reminiscences and ratings of this essential work by rock’s most celebrated axemen.

Related, recommended, and required resources for this episode:

"Foxy Lady" by Ace Frehley
A 1994 solo performance, recorded in Brooklyn, New York.

"Hey Joe" by Kiss
Performed in 1994 during a soundcheck in Santiago, Chile.

"King of New Orleans" by Better than Ezra
The first track from the 1996 release, Friction, Baby.

"May This Be Love" Behind the Scenes
A documentary account of the production of this track.