Review 1 of 3

56Thunderbyrd writes:

Not Rated

I've been a Hendrix freak since the beginning and am the proud owner of 33 albums. Not bad considering he released 4 while still with us. Iv'e always maintained that, eventually, he will be compared to Bach, Beetoven, etc. Always tried to understand his mind set as well as his music. It's a tragedy that the record companies would not give him "artistic license" which ultimately led to his downfall. They insisted on another Purple Haze, Hey Joe, etc. This led to great depression, stress and so on. His ultimate goal was to conduct a rock n roll orchestra which would be the only way he could make his unbelievable studio magic into live performances. It never ceases to amaze me at not just his guitar prowess but his mixing in the studio. I venture to say that he influenced more people with his studio work than with his guitar. Frank Zappa credited Jimi with arousing his mind as to what he could do studio-wise as well as live performances. Forty years and counting and people still can not truly understand this giant of a man. He is absolutely a great American composer and nothing less.

Aug 18, 2008 07:29:26

Review 2 of 3

likeatentonhammer writes:

5of 5 Stars

Just thinking about the title track gives me chills. This has to be the most underrated album of Hendrix's catalogue.

Nov 3, 2007 17:20:17

Review 3 of 3

musicrevolutoneeded writes:

5of 5 Stars

my friends, if u have never listened to this album, you must, right now, go to the nearest cd store and buy it. Hendrix is god, and this album proves it even more than his other two albms. Something about axis makes it so mystical and dreamy, and u can't help but love it. Pretty much every song on the albm is different and equally great. "exp" is great for a good trip. "up from the skies" relaxes the mind body and soul. "spanish castle magic" wakes that soul right back up and takes you for a ride to a castle in spain on a dragonfly. "wait until tomorrow" tells the story of two young lovers planning to run away together, while keeping the beat and sound at such a great level. "aint no telling" is put in the perfect spot on this album, to give u a sense of reality before the next song takes you away to ur fantasyland once again. "little wing",possibly, and in my opinion, the best song Jimi Hendrix ever did, takes u to ur own little special place as u picture a woman walking through the clouds up to ur cloud where u tiredly sit. "if 6 was 9" is a great political movement song with a strong message:"im the one who's gotta die when its time for me to die, so let me live my life the way i want to". "You got me floatin" tells of the story about a girl who would get him high naturally. "castles made of sand" takes you on a fantastic soothing artistic journey through three different stories in one song. It is an amazing song. "shes so fine" proves that Mitch and noel have voiceboxes as well. "one rainy wish" is yet another of hendrix's soothing songs which takes u on a dreamy ride. "little miss lover" is a jam session song right before the grand finale. "bold as love" is a beautifully made song. It reminds me of a colorful painted picture being painted while the song continues throughout. If u haven't noticed yet, im in love with this album. You MUST listen to this cd before you die. No go, live the magic of axis:bold as love before its too late.

Mar 27, 2007 15:49:51