Electric Hamsterland (1990) was The Hamsters first CD release and consists entirely of Jimi Hendrix covers.[1] This was the only time they recorded an album of totally non-original material. There was a limited release of the album in vinyl LP form.
The album was dedicated to Daphne Martin and Stevie Ray Vaughan.
Track listing
- "Purple Haze" – 4:12
- "Voodoo Chile" – 7:20
- "Fire" – 3:43
- "Little Wing" – 3:06
- "Spanish Castle Magic" – 4:35
- "Foxy Lady" – 3:37
- "Stone Free" – 3:52
- "The Wind Cries Mary" – 3:36
- "All Along the Watchtower" – 4:13
- "Hey Joe" – 4:33
- "Star-Spangled Banner" – 3:03
Musicians
- Snail's-Pace Slim – guitars, vocals.
- Rev Otis Elevator – drums.
- Ms Zsa Zsa Poltergeist – bass
Composing credits
All songs composed by Jimi Hendrix, published by Warner Chappell Music Ltd, except:
- "Stone Free" – composed by Jimi Hendrix, published by Dick James Music Ltd.
- "Hey Joe" – composed by William M. Roberts, published by Carlin Music Corp.
- "All Along the Watchtower" – composed by Bob Dylan, published by B. Feldman & Co. Ltd.
- "Star-Spangled Banner" – Traditional, arranged by The Hamsters.
Production
- Jerry Stevenson – producer, engineer.
- Recorded at Roundel Studios, Kent.
- Mixed at Bedroomtone International, Essex.
- Distributed by Pinnacle Records.
- Jimi Hamster design by Phil Harris.
- Cover Design by Quentin Russell.
- Photography by Steve O'Connell
References
- ^ "Hamsters play loud". South Wales Evening Post. 25 May 2007. Retrieved 23 November 2024 – via ProQuest.