Studio Album · No. 1
Are You Experienced
Produced by Chas Chandler · Engineered by Eddie Kramer, Dave Siddle, Mike Ross
Jimi Hendrix wrote 10 of 11 documented tracks
Authorship Breakdown 10 / 11 documented
Scored across the 11 tracks with documented writers, by whether Jimi Hendrix carries a lyricist or composer credit.
Share of the 11 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
By the Numbers
Awards & Recognition 1
Jimi Hendrix wrote ten of the eleven songs on Are You Experienced, the only exception being 'Hey Joe,' a cover of Billy Roberts's folk-blues standard. He handled both the lyrics and the music throughout, from 'Purple Haze' and 'Foxey Lady' to the gentler 'The Wind Cries Mary,' making the debut almost entirely his own composition. Bassist Noel Redding and drummer Mitch Mitchell played on the record but contributed no songs, so the authorship sits squarely with Hendrix.
Are You Experienced is the debut studio album by The Jimi Hendrix Experience, released in May 1967 on Track Records in the UK and August 1967 on Reprise Records in the US. The album shattered conventions from its opening seconds: 'Purple Haze,' 'Foxey Lady,' and 'Fire' announced a guitarist whose command of feedback, whammy bar, and overdrive had no precedent in rock. Hendrix wrote ten of the album's eleven songs, 'Hey Joe,' a cover of Billy Roberts's folk-blues song, is the sole exception, demonstrating an originality of both vision and execution that stood apart from anything else in the genre. Tracks like 'The Wind Cries Mary' and 'May This Be Love' showed a more melodic and introspective side, while 'Third Stone from the Sun' pointed toward the studio experimentation that would define Electric Ladyland. Produced by Chas Chandler with directness and energy that captures the trio's live intensity, Are You Experienced is consistently ranked among the greatest debut albums ever made.
Track Listing & Credits 11 tracks
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Purple Haze
#3
|
Jimi Hendrix | Jimi Hendrix | Chas ChandlerJimi Hendrix | Jimi Hendrix (Guitar, Lead Vocals)Noel Redding (Bass)Mitch Mitchell (Drums) |
| 2 |
Manic Depression
|
Jimi Hendrix | Jimi Hendrix | Chas ChandlerJimi Hendrix | Jimi Hendrix (Guitar, Lead Vocals)Noel Redding (Bass)Mitch Mitchell (Drums) |
| 3 |
Hey Joe
#6
|
Billy Roberts | Billy Roberts | Chas ChandlerJimi Hendrix | Jimi Hendrix (Guitar, Lead Vocals)Noel Redding (Bass)Mitch Mitchell (Drums) |
| 4 |
Love or Confusion
|
Jimi Hendrix | Jimi Hendrix | Chas ChandlerJimi Hendrix | Jimi Hendrix (Guitar, Lead Vocals)Noel Redding (Bass)Mitch Mitchell (Drums) |
| 5 |
May This Be Love
|
Jimi Hendrix | Jimi Hendrix | Chas ChandlerJimi Hendrix | Jimi Hendrix (Guitar, Lead Vocals)Noel Redding (Bass)Mitch Mitchell (Drums) |
| 6 |
I Don't Live Today
|
Jimi Hendrix | Jimi Hendrix | Chas ChandlerJimi Hendrix | Jimi Hendrix (Guitar, Lead Vocals)Noel Redding (Bass)Mitch Mitchell (Drums) |
| 7 |
The Wind Cries Mary
#6
|
Jimi Hendrix | Jimi Hendrix | Chas ChandlerJimi Hendrix | Jimi Hendrix (Guitar, Lead Vocals)Noel Redding (Bass)Mitch Mitchell (Drums) |
| 8 |
Fire
|
Jimi Hendrix | Jimi Hendrix | Chas ChandlerJimi Hendrix | Jimi Hendrix (Guitar, Lead Vocals)Noel Redding (Bass)Mitch Mitchell (Drums) |
| 9 |
Third Stone from the Sun
|
Jimi Hendrix | Jimi Hendrix | Chas ChandlerJimi Hendrix | Jimi Hendrix (Guitar, Lead Vocals)Noel Redding (Bass)Mitch Mitchell (Drums) |
| 10 |
Foxey Lady
|
Jimi Hendrix | Jimi Hendrix | Chas ChandlerJimi Hendrix | Jimi Hendrix (Guitar, Lead Vocals)Noel Redding (Bass)Mitch Mitchell (Drums) |
| 11 |
Are You Experienced?
|
Jimi Hendrix | Jimi Hendrix | Chas ChandlerJimi Hendrix | Jimi Hendrix (Guitar, Lead Vocals)Noel Redding (Bass)Mitch Mitchell (Drums) |