Electric Hamsterland (1990) is the debut studio album by the Hamsters. It consists entirely of Jimi Hendrix covers. 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
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