Purple Haze/Fire/The Wind Cries Mary/Can You See Me/51st Anniversary/Hey Joe/Stone Free/The Star’s That Play With Laughing Sam’s Dice/Manic Depression/Highway Chile/Burning Of The Midnight Lamp/Foxy Lady
Smash Hits was a somewhat premature hits collection from Jimi Hendrix. More comprehensive compilation CDs are currently available showcasing this sensational guitarist. (US:6 UK:4)
"This is quite an impressive compilation for a music career which had been running for little more than a year by the time of this release. It's all smash classics from start to finish. And some singles not included on any of the studio albums."
"Smash Hits neatly gathered up both sides of his first four singles plus four tracks from Are You Experienced. Together with the debut album, this captured an inspired, cohesive, energetic period when The Experience were still a real band. Noel Redding was still making a major contribution. A very premature best of, just 17 months into his recording career."
"Smashing compilation of the early work of The Experience, Jimi's guitar stands out, but the bass and especially the drums are also very decent. There haven't been many days I didn't give it a spin since I bought it. All tracks are extremely good, with the exception of The Stars...of which I only like the intro."
"The UK version: all the early singles, all killer and no filler ... well, except for the ludicrous Stars That Play. Still about as perfect an introduction to Hendrix as you can imagine."
"He wrote the script for guitar players and was the bridge between so many styles. Here you have the fresh and creative Hendrix that went on to change pop forever."
"Probably few realised at the time what Jimi Hendrix was doing musically until he had gone, although those in the know at the time were inspired and amazed. Jimi Hendrix was ahead of his time and achieved a great sound with by today's standards, limited equipment. That only goes to show his amazing talent that sadly did not have the opportunity to be completely fulfilled."
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