ROKY ERICKSON and the Aliens UK LP 13th Floor Elevators

	£		32
	$		42

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ROKY ERICKSON and the ALIENS

Roky Erickson & The Aliens

Original UK LP released on CBS Records in 1980. Includes insert.

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Also referred to as the `Runes' LP, this was the first album-length Roky Erickson record to be released and a it remains the cornerstone of his reputation. These songs were recorded in 1977. They were produced by Stu Cook, former bass player for Creedence Clearwater Revival. 15 different songs emerged from these sessions; 10 of them appeared on this 1980 CBS UK release. In 1981 the other 5 songs (The Wind And More, Bloody Hammer, Click Your Fingers Applauding The Play, If You Have Ghosts, and Sputnik) plus 5 from this record were released in the US as The Evil One on 415 Records. Thus begins the most convoluted discography in the history of Rock 'n Roll.
   What makes this album special in part is the Aliens. They were more then just Roky's main back-up band, they were fully dedicated to augmenting the expression of Roky's world-view. They were, simply put, the Roky-est. These tracks are fully choreographed mini-horror movies in song form. Billy Angel's auto-harp provides the sounds of outer space where once Tommy Hall's jug supplied those of inner space. The immaculate production values have been cited as being too slick by some fans who prefer earlier, more manic versions of a few of the songs but it should be remembered that this album was a legitimate bid for large-scale commercial success. With the exception of Fuzzy Furioso on drums, the members of the Aliens had played with Roky for years before recording these songs, and it shows.
   Cover art is by Captain Colourz. The five symbols are said to spell the word "alien". An insert includes the lyrics to all songs on one side and a weird picture on the other.

Tracks Are :-

Side One

Two-Headed Dog

I Think Of Demons

I Walked With A Zombie

Don't Shake Me Lucifer

Night Of The Vampire

Side Two

White Faces

Cold Night For Alligators

Creature With The Atom Brain

Mine Mine Mind

Stand For The Fire Demon

Released on 'CBS Records' in 1980

Catalogue No. S CBS 84463

Disc is in EX++ condition

Sleeve is in EX condition (also has "Property of CBS - Demonstration Only" stamp on back)

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