Patti Smith - Are You Experienced

The guitar sneaks in and Patti sings “If you can just get your mind together.” At once new and familiar, it takes awhile to recall this classic song is being re-done with a new flavors. Delicious taste, by the way. Patti doesn’t try to outdo or replace Jimi’s work, but adds her own depths to the tune that make it a fine listening encounter. “Not necessarily stoned.” Shoutouts for Within You Without You and Soul Kitchen, both re-workings that do not distract from the originals, but add new aural delights to my ears. Patti Smith