by Peter

Here are two more cd's of Roky Erickson. Further here is The Psychedelic Sounds of the 13th Floor Elevators with Roky Erickson on the wheel. This album is where Erickson made history. Recorded in 1965-1866 this is one of the first and finest recordings of psychedelic rock. The album contains classics as You're gonna miss me (2 versions), Fire Engine and Reveberation. This edition is further interesting for the covers the band did: the Kinks' You really got me, Them's Gloria(!), Roll over Beethoven. It is a must have for anyone who loves psychedelic rock and 1960's garage rock.

Where the pyramid meets the eye is one of the best tribute albums made. There is no unnecessary version on the album. Even finding a favorite is hard. It might be Red Temple Prayer by Sister Double Happiness. Sister Double Happiness with Gary Floyd. Floyd was once characterized by a German magazine: "God created the earth in 7 days and on the 8th day He created the Voice and gave it to Gary Floyd". It seems that Red Temple Prayer was written for Floyd,

I can mention and recommend almost all songs on this album. But what the album shows is the influence of Roky Erickson on diverse musicians as Julian Cope,.Thin White Rope (an amazingly underrated band from the 1980's), ZZ Top, REM, T Bone Burnett, Doug Sahm, Jesus & Mary Chain, ZZ Top, John Wesley Hardin, Bongwater and Richard Lloyd. A must listen. Enjoy!

Peter


The Psychedelic Sounds of the 13th Floor Elevators (1966)
























Don't Slander Me (1977)
























The Evil One (1981)
























Where the Pyramid Meets the Eye; Tribute to Roky Erickson


















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