Texan Roky Erickson was one of the true mind-blowing pioneers of psychedelic music. The original leader of the Austin-based 13th Floor Elevators formed in 1965, Erickson and band invented a brand new style of rock & roll, one that was slightly unhinged while it explored the consciousness-expanding influence of LSD on music. After three years, the group imploded with mental issues and legal challenges, ending with Erickson being incarcerated for several years in the Hospital for the Criminally Insane in Rusk, Texas. When he was released in the early '70s the musician continued on his own trail, recording songs that had come to him in his far-flung cerebral wanderings. Erickson, who passed away May 31, 2019, is now celebrated on this 12-track tribute to one of the most original rockers ever.The participants range the whole world of modern music, and each chose one of Erickson's originals to stamp their own imprint on. They include Lucinda Williams, Billy F Gibbons, The Black Angels, Margo Price, Mosshart Sexton (Alison Mosshart & Charlie Sexton), Neko Case, Mark Lanegan & Lynn Castle, Jeff Tweedy, Gary Clark Jr & Eve Monsees, Ty Segall, Chelsea Wolfe, and Brogan Bentley.
Kappaleet:
1. (I've Got) Levitation
2. Starry Eyes
3. For You (I'd Do Anything)
4. Clear Night for Love
5. Don't Fall Down
6. Be and Bring Me Home
7. Red Temple Prayer (Two-headed Dog)
8. Roller Coaster
9. Night of the Vampire
10. You're Gonna Miss Me
11. If You Have Ghosts
12. May the Cirlce Remain Unbroken