11.09.2009.

...mp3-320kbps................................................................................................................................Password:zinhof......

ROKY ERICKSON - I Have Always Been Here Before: The Roky Erickson Anthology (2005)

Roky Erickson is an American singer, songwriter, harmonica player and guitarist from Texas. He was a founding member of the 13th Floor Elevators and pioneer of the psychedelic rock genre. "I Have Always Been Here Before" is the kind of anthology fans only dream about a beautifully designed 43-track overview of an entire career. And not just any career, but that of an incredibly talented - if troubled - musician whose legacy has been ill served by a bewildering array of semi-legitimate releases. Enter the Roky Erickson Trust, established to provide for his well being and secure his artistic reputation. This Trust-approved collection spans 30 years and includes selections from the Spades, the 13th Floor Elevators, and solo Roky. Highlights from the latter include the unhinged "Don't Shake Me Lucifer," tender "You Don't Love Me Yet," and the haunting title track (but alas, no "I Walked With a Zombie").

Roky Erickson is one of the most influential cult artists of all time. His work with the ’60s Texas group The 13th Floor Elevators bridged garage rock and psychedelia, and cast a long shadow over the punk and post-punk movements. After a 1969 drug bust, the already mentally fragile Roky chose a stay in a mental institution instead of doing jail time, but was subjected to electroshock therapy and emerged in a highly unstable condition. He continued to write brilliant, chilling songs throughout the ’70s and ’80s, and the cult around him grew. In 1990 he was honored with an acclaimed tribute album, Where the Pyramid Meets the Eye, featuring R.E.M., ZZ Top, and Primal Scream. This led to a revival of his fortunes, which included new releases made in conjunction with Charlie Sexton and Gibby Haynes of the Butthole Surfers.

The Definitive Portrait Of A Rock 'N' Roll Genius!

DISC 1:
01. We Sell Soul - The Spades
02. You’re Gonna Miss Me - 13th Floor Elevators
03. Reverberation (Doubt) - 13th Floor Elevators
04. Tried To Hide - 13th Floor Elevators
05. Fire Engine - 13th Floor Elevators
06. She Lives (In A Time Of Her Own) - 13th Floor Elevators
07. Slip Inside This House - 13th Floor Elevators
08. Splash 1 - 13th Floor Elevators
09. Dust - 13th Floor Elevators
10. I Had To Tell You - 13th Floor Elevators
11. Postures (Leave Your Body Behind) - 13th Floor Elevators
12. Right Track Now - Roky Erickson & Clementine Hall
13. Red Temple Prayer (Two Headed Dog) - Roky Erickson & Bleib Alien
14. Starry Eyes - Roky Erickson & Bleib Alien
15. Bermuda - Roky Erickson
16. The Interpreter - Roky Erickson & The Aliens
17. Mine Mine Mind - Roky Erickson & The Aliens
18. I Have Always Been Here Before - Roky Erickson
19. Click Your Fingers Applauding The Play - Roky Erickson & The Aliens
20. I Think Up Demons - Roky Erickson & The Aliens
21. Don’t Shake Me Lucifer - Roky Erickson & The Aliens
22. White Faces - Roky Erickson & The Aliens

DISC 2:
01. It’s A Cold Night For Alligators - Roky Erickson & The Aliens
02. Creature With The Atom Brain - Roky Erickson & The Aliens Start Start
03. Stand For The Fire Demon - Roky Erickson & The Aliens
04. Bloody Hammer - Roky Erickson & The Aliens
05. The Wind And More - Roky Erickson & The Aliens
06. If You Have Ghosts - Roky Erickson & The Aliens
07. Song To Abe Lincoln - Roky Erickson & The Aliens
08. Anthem (I Promise) - Roky Erickson
09. Warning (Social And Social-Political Injustices) - Roky Erickson
10. The Beas - Roky Erickson & Evil Hook Wildlife E.T.
11. You Don’t Love Me Yet - Roky Erickson
12. Clear Night For Love - Roky Erickson
13. Don’t Slander Me - Roky Erickson
14. Nothing In Return - Roky Erickson
15. Burn The Flames - Roky Erickson
16. When You Get Delighted - Roky Erickson
17. True Love Cast Out All Evil - Roky Erickson
18. For You (I’d Do Anything) - Roky Erickson
19. Please Judge - Roky Erickson
20. We Are Never Talking - Roky Erickson
21. I’m Gonna Free Her - Roky Erickson

See comments!