Axis Bold As Love CD/DVD

Jimi Hendrix | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 9, 2010)
• Original Release Date: 2010
• Number of Discs: 2
• Label: Sony Legacy
• ASIN: B00328G4Y8
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,499 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

The sensational sophomore release of The Jimi Hendrix Experience highlights Hendrix's own evolving musical experimentalism and acknowledges his early musical influences of soul and R&B. Remastered from the original two-track mixdown master tapes, Axis: Bold As Love's 13-songs show the evolving trio as they neared the height of their career. Features the seminal classics "Spanish Castle Magic," "Little Wing," "Castles Made Of Sand," and the classic Easy Rider anthem, "If 6 Was 9."

DELUXE CD/DVD EDITIONS OF JIMI'S CLASSIC STUDIO ALBUMS!

All titles in lavish 6-panel digipaks

36 page booklets include detailed session info, liner notes, photos and memorabilia

DVDs contain exclusive "making of" mini documentaries

Original Classic Albums also available on 180 gram audiophile LP with gatefold jackets and color LP booklets

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14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Passage to India(n), May 12, 2010

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Amaranth "music fan" (Northern California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Axis Bold As Love CD/DVD (Audio CD)

"Axis: Bold as Love" was one of Jimi Hendrix's most brilliant, original works of music. It's a strange irony that while Hendrix was proud of his Cherokee heritage, when he said he was Indian, his British collaborators probably thought of their recently independent colony... and hence the Hindu imagery in their album art. The music is electrifying.

"Axis" opens with "Exp",a concept album about life in outer space. In a sense, the Psychedelic Shaman foreshadowed The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust "Spanish Castle Magic" has a flamenco feel to it, Hendrix was also foreshadowing the Latin psychedelic rock of Carlos Santana Multi-Dimensional Warrior "Castles Made of Sand" is a companion to the Grateful Dead's "Sand Castles/Glass Camels" on Blues for Allah He was the source of inspiration for the psychedelic movement. There are classics such as the anthemic "If 6 was 9" and "Little Wing." It ends with the powerful "Bold as Love."

The companion DVD is far better than the ones with The Beatles Stereo Box Set Those mainly consist of Paul and Ringo saying,"We had lots of fun." The companion DVD for "Axis" goes into detail on Hendrix's inspirations, instrumentation, anyone with an appreciation of music theory will find it fascinating. Hendrix was a rarity--he was as much a genius in the studio as he was onstage.

"Axis" is bold music, bold as love!

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Axis Bold as Love CD/DVD, April 27, 2010

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ubuddy (whidbey island wa) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Axis Bold As Love CD/DVD (Audio CD)

Best mastering of Hendrix I've heard since the orig LP's
Worth the investment in my humble opinion.
Nice packaging and booklet too.
I bought the 3 orig releases, then bought 3 more for an old high school buddy.
great price at amazon.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An awe-inspiring album by The Jimi Hendrix Experience, plain and simple, February 4, 2011

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Eric S. Kim (Southern California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Axis Bold As Love CD/DVD (Audio CD)

In today's generation, where Lady Gaga and Taylor Swift dominate the radio, I'm so glad that I've found many alternatives (one of them being the legendary Jimi Hendrix and The Jimi Hendrix Experience). After the first album, Are You Experienced, in comes Axis: Bold as Love. This is a stunningly satisfying album that you just HAVE to listen from beginning to end. Every track on this album (even the non-musical opener "EXP") is something of a marvel. Songs like "Little Wing," "Wait Until Tomorrow," and "If 6 was 9" are solid gold. "One Rainy Wish," my personal favorite on the album, is undoubtedly one of the greatest from Hendrix. "She's So Fine," the only song on this album sung by Noel Redding, is musically rich and lyrically entrancing. "Little Miss Lover" is a little off here and there, but it's great nonetheless.

I'm 23 years old, but I wish I became a fan of Jimi Hendrix much MUCH sooner. This is awe-inspiring, sometimes godly, rock music.

Grade: 9.9/10