Each year, the Library of Congress picks 50 audio recordings to be preserved in the National Recording Registry. These audio recordings are are culturally, historically, or aesthetically important, and/or inform or reflect life in the United States. In 2005, Are You Experienced was chosen to be preserved. Examples of other audio pieces that have been preserved are F.D.R.’s fireside chats radio broadcasting, Kate Smith’s God Bless America, Frank Sinatra’s Songs For Young Lovers, and The Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. NPR did a short program on this selection. The link can be found below:
In the NPR clip, there is a story about a young fifth grade girl who when asked why she like the album Are You Experienced, she replied, “it makes me want to go into my room and paint and write things”. This shows why the album is so iconic and is still listened to today. It is not just dancing music, it is not trendy music. The music is an entire experience which brings out the creativity in a person. It makes them not only think, but also makes them feel and desire to feel more. It makes a person dig deep into their own artistic and creative abilities and wish to exploit them. 
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