What Are You Listening To?

[Tiggi]

Compilation of some of the better live Hendrix recordings, from half a dozen different shows, spliced to simulate a complete live performance.

Released in 1982.

I have a partial mental block where Jimi is concerned. I fully acknowledge his guitar artistry, and his importance as a huge influence on a generation of players, but somehow he never quite hits the spot for me. I guess much of this stems from my disdain for virtuosity alone. I don't think he was much of a writer.

That having been said, I do enjoy the occasional foray into his music, and this is a pretty solid album.


AllMusic 4/5 stars.