Electric Hamsterland Explained

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

1. "Purple Haze" – 4:12
2. "Voodoo Chile" – 7:20
3. "Fire" – 3:43
4. "Little Wing" – 3:06
5. "Spanish Castle Magic" – 4:35
6. "Foxy Lady" – 3:37
7. "Stone Free" – 3:52
8. "The Wind Cries Mary" – 3:36
9. "All Along the Watchtower" – 4:13
10. "Hey Joe" – 4:33
11. "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

Notes and References

1. News: 25 May 2007 . Hamsters play loud . 2024-11-23 . South Wales Evening Post . ProQuest.