Episode 67: The 13th Floor Elevators

This week we're talking about the 13th Floor Elevators. Pioneers of psychedelic rock, these guys took more acid than most people took aspirin. Among many things, this exacerbated singer/guitarist Roky Erickson's mental illness, which lead him on a rollercoaster of stints in mental institutions, tooth abscesses, and a whole period where he believed he was an alien. Thankfully, he made a recovery and a full on comeback prior to his death in 2019. This band holds up. Break out your weed for this one. Closing track: "Kingdom of Heaven" from The Psychedelic Sounds of the 13th Floor Elevators (1967) Check out our episode playlists on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/user/motherpuncherinc Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, early access to shows, and more! https://www.patreon.com/everyalbumever Instagram: Follow Mike @popejesseventura for show updates and @pandermonkey for original music Follow Alex @motherpuncher Mike's Picks: Easter Everywhere (1967) — Best Album, Personal Favorite Bull of the Woods (1969) — Worst Album, Least Favorite Alex's Picks: The Psychedelic Sounds of the 13th Floor Elevators (1966) — Best Album, Personal Favorite Bull of the Woods (1969) — Worst Album, Least Favorite Albums we discussed this episode… The Psychedelic Sounds of the 13th Floor Elevators (1966) Easter Everywhere (1967) Bull of the Woods (1969)