CD 13th Floor Elevators – Psychedelic Circus

Step back into the dawn of the psychedelic era with Psychedelic Circus, a compelling collection of early live recordings from the legendary 13th Floor Elevators. Released by Retroworld in 2009, this album captures the Texan pioneers during their peak creative years of 1966 and 1967, showcasing a band that redefined the limits of rock 'n' roll.

Led by the haunting vocals of Roky Erickson and the iconic "electric jug" of Tommy Hall, the Elevators transitioned the raw energy of garage rock into a revolutionary, atmosphere-driven sound. This compilation features 15 tracks that balance their essential hits with deep-cut covers, offering a raw look at their "Self-Consciously Revolutionary" style before it influenced icons like The Doors and Jim Morrison.

Key Tracks Include:

• You’re Gonna Miss Me: The band's signature high-octane hit.
• Roller Coaster & Fire Engine: Essential staples of their psychedelic repertoire.
• Levitation: A lean, shimmying preview of their landmark Easter Everywhere era.
• Covers: High-energy renditions of Bo Diddley’s "Before You Accuse Me" and The Beatles' "The Word."

Whether you are a longtime devotee or a curious newcomer to the psych-rock scene, Psychedelic Circus serves as a vital historical document of a band that was truly ahead of its time.