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Roky Erickson - The Evil One
Light In The Attic
(LITA 097 CD, 2xLP+Download, Digital)
Roky Erickson - Don't Slander Me
Light In The Attic
(LITA 098 CD, 2xLP+Download, Digital)
Roky Erickson - Gremlins Have Pictures
Light In The Attic
(LITA 099 CD, LP+7''+Download, Digital)
Celebrating a creative purple patch by a singular performer, these three solo works remain a missing jigsaw piece in the history of American rock 'n' roll. As the core member of the 13th Floor Elevators and an undisputed pioneer of psychedelic rock, the '60s were thrilling times for Roky Erickson. His band was riding high in their native Texas and beyond, but Erickson's '60s ended in the stuff of nightmares as he was found with a single joint on his person. Pleading not guilty by reason of insanity to avoid prison, Roky was sent to the Rusk State Hospital for the criminally insane. Erickson's experiences in the hospital proved to be fertile inspiration for his music - on leaving, he formed the group Roky Erickson And The Aliens and with the help of Stu Cook (Creedence Clearwater Revival) recorded his finest work, available here in expanded deluxe editions, including Roky's masterpiece, 1981's The Evil One (finally featuring all 15 tracks!). All three titles are meticuously re-mastered and beautifully packaged. Joe Nick Patoski's liner notes are worth the price of admission alone. For LP subscribers, you'll enjoy a special color edition -- only available to subscribers.
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