The Jimi Hendrix Experience - Radio One (1989)

In his brief four-year reign as a superstar, Jimi Hendrix expanded the
vocabulary of the electric rock guitar more than anyone before or since.
Hendrix was a master at coaxing all manner of unforeseen sonics from his
instrument, often with innovative amplification experiments that produced
astral-quality feedback and roaring distortion. His frequent hurricane
blasts of noise and dazzling showmanship - he could and would play behind
his back and with his teeth and set his guitar on fire - has sometimes
obscured his considerable gifts as a songwriter, singer, and master of a
gamut of blues, R&B, and rock styles.

Seventeen songs from 1967 BBC broadcasts, when the Jimi Hendrix Experience
had yet to burn out from the wheel of constant touring, management hassles,
and internal strife. They're in good, enthusiastic form as they run through
early gems like "Hey Joe," "Foxy Lady," "Fire," and "Stone Free," the lack
of studio polish giving these versions a loose feel. The Experience studio
albums are still considerably superior to this set, but it's certainly
worth acquiring by any serious Hendrix fan, not least because it has
several covers that didn't make it on to the three proper Experience LPs.

Several of these ("Hoochie Koochie Man," "Killing Floor," "Catfish Blues")
reveal his sometimes overlooked affinity for Chicago-style electric blues;
there are also a couple of surprises ("Hound Dog" and "Day Tripper"). With
good sound, it's a solid addition to the Hendrix library, demonstrating his
versatility in various rock, soul, and blues styles.