13th
Floor Elevators –
The
Psychedelic Sounds Of The 13TH Floor Elevators
Vinyl LP, Reissue, Mono, 2010
Sundazed Music
“Oh Yeah, Yeah” is a battle
cry from Roky Erickson's voice in the first cut of The Psychedelic
Sounds that strikes me that great violence or terror may occur.
“You Gonna Miss Me” is without a doubt one of the awesome garage
rock songs, but beyond that limited category it is just a great
record. The 13th Floor Elevators are trippy in that
hellish way, but beyond the smoke and mirrors this is a band that
plays beautifully together. The mono edition of this vinyl kicks my
butt on both the big speakers in the living room and my little
teenage turntable with small speakers as well. The album is so
wonderfully recorded , it just comes at you with seductive force, but
also with a sense of grace as well.
“Splash 1” is one of those perfect rock ballads from the
mid-'60's. It is almost Stones era Oldham like in its glamour with a
touch of vintage Arthur Lee Love era vibe as well. I hear traces of
vintage Stooges as well, not in their riff intensity, but more of the
textural ballads that are on their first album. “Don't Fall Down”
is another gem, just a priceless piece of melody and performance.
“Fire Engine” is a work of genius. Lyrically, musically, it just
fits in their world as one spreads butter on hot toast. Unusual
sounds through out the album, this is a fantastic piece of work.
Excellent.
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