10 Amazing Final Albums From Legendary Artists

The archetypal power trio of the 1960's fronted by a mythological figure and his fender, the sound of the The Jimi Hendrix Experience remains colossal to this day. With a slew of seminal gigs under his belt and his status as one of the world's foremost musicians already cemented, his final album 'Electric Ladyland' is the moment where Hendrix rebuked his status as an attraction and instead waded into the depths of his artistry.

'Are You Experienced?' is seminal, 'Axis: Bold As Love' saw Jimi push the boundaries of what the studios of the time could cater to or even withstand but 'Electric Ladyland' registers as the album in which Hendrix fully embraced his vision and disallowed outside forces to dilute it. Declaring on the backcover that he was responsible for both its production and direction, Hendrix is a man revelling in his craft on the charismatic 'Crosstown Traffic', 'Long Hot Summer Night' and 'Gypsy Eyes.'

What's more, the album struck a perfect balance between deep cuts and radio friendly anthems as it houses more avant-garde fare such as 'Burning Of The Midnight Lamp', the psych blues of 'Still Raining, Still Dreaming' and the science fiction tale of '1983' (A Merman I Should Turn To Be) alongside instantly recognisable barnburners 'Voodoo Chile (Slight Return) and his timeless rendition of Bob Dylan's 'All Along The Watchtower.'

Jimi's star would sadly never burn as bright in the year and a half that elapsed between the record's completion and his death but his enduring influence is still felt throughout the industry to this day.