13th Floor Elevators: Past & Present (Official Thread)

[bobbyg29]

Any other fans of this great psychedelic/acid rock band? If you haven't heard it their first album "Psychedelic Sounds of the 13th Floor Elevators" is a classic.


Their biggest hit "You're Gonna Miss Me" was on the "High Fidelity" soundtrack:

Here is another great track:


One of the reasons I bring them up now is that their frontman Roky Erickson will be working with one of my favorite modern bands (Okkervil River) on a new solo album: True Love Cast Out All Evil.

Erickson has been plagued by mental illness for decades-- his plight was chronicled in the great 2005 documentary You're Gonna Miss Me.
http://www.palmpictures.com/film/youre-gonna-miss-me.php

I am really excited to see the outcome of this collaboration!

For those that are curious, here is Okkervil River:

 

[Flower]

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I first became aware of Roky because of Little Steven's Underground Garage .. I possess the Wicked Cool Records "Halloween A Go-Go" CD and love it. This tune is on that CD ~

 

[bobbyg29]

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I first became aware of Roky because of Little Steven's Underground Garage ..

I can't tell you how many great bands/songs I have discovered from that show too! Everyone should check out a few of these compilations....


Oh, and great song BTW

 

[LG]

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I love the album cover you posted Bobby, I put them on my list and give them a listen.

 

[Foxhound]

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Roky Erickson & the Aliens rule! Just listen:



The "Evil One" album is an absolute must for classic rock fans:

 

[Magic]

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Roky Erickson & the Aliens rule! Just listen:



The "Evil One" album is an absolute must for classic rockfans:

I have to agree, Foxhound, fromt he two videos you and Flower posted, his music was definitely ahead of its time. I am going to have to explore Roky and 13th Floor Elevators more.

 

[Mr. Shadow]

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I dowmloaded SF Sorrows a few hours ago. It sounds good.

 

[Foxhound]

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I'm confused. S.F. Sorrow is by the Pretty Things.

 

[Mr. Shadow]

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I'm confused. S.F. Sorrow is by the Pretty Things.

Oops... my bad. My head has been swimming in downloads this weekend (over fifty albums or shows so far.)

 

[Mr. Shadow]

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All I have is "Kingdom of Heaven"

I'll have a dozen or so more downloaded after a few minutes.