13th Floor Elevators / The Psychedelic Sounds of The 13th Floor Elevators (1966)

USA

Psychedelic Rock, Garage Rock

13th Floor Elevators was founded in Austin, Texas in the mid-60s. They were Tommy Hall, a Philosophy student at the University of Texas, three members of the local band The Lingsmen (Stacy Sutherland, Benny Thurman, and John Ike Walton), and singer Roky Erickson.

The album they recorded was very successful. It's even considered one of the best Psychedelic Rock - Garage Rock albums ever since.

Members

Stacy Sutherland (guitar, vocals), Roky Erickson (vocals, guitar, 1965-68), Tommy Hall (jug, guitar, 1965-68), Benny Thurman (bass, violin, 1965-66), John Ike Walton (drums, 1965-67), Ronnie Leatherman (bass, 1966-67, 1968-69), Danny Galindo (bass, 1967-68), Danny Thomas (drums, vocals, 1967-69), Duke Davis (bass, 1968)

Track Listing

01 - You're Gonna Miss Me 2:24

02 - Roller Coaster 5:00

03 - Splash 1 (Now I'm Home) 3:50

04 - Reverberation (Doubt) 2:46

05 - Don't Fall Down 3:00

06 - Fire Engine 3:22

07 - Thru the Rhythm 3:05

08 - You Don't Know (How Young You Are) 2:38

09 - Kingdom of Heaven 3:05

10 - Monkey Island 2:38

11 - Tried to Hide 2:43

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Jefferson Airplane / Live At The Fillmore Auditorium (1966)

USA

Psychedelic Rock, Acid Rock, Folk Rock

It is the first album of Grace Slick's first appearance together with Jefferson Airplane. Her voice is not very prominent in this album. But it seems to predict the future. Considering the year 1966, this album is an incredibly beautiful concert recording. The folk influence on the first album suddenly turns into psychedelic rock in this album. Paul Kantner and Marty Balin gave perhaps one of their best concert performances.

Members

Paul Kantner (guitar, vocals), Jorma Kaukonen (guitar, vocals), Marty Balin (vocals, 1965-70, 1989), Signe Anderson (vocals, 1965-66), Bob Harvey (bass, 1965), Jerry Peloquin (drums, 1965), Jack Casady (bass, 1965-89), Alexander "Skip" Spence (drums, 1965-66), Grace Slick (vocals, 1966-89), Spencer Dryden (drums, 1966-70), Papa John Creach (violin, 1970-74), Joey Covington (drums, 1970-72), John Barbata (drums, 1972-74), David Freiberg (vocals, 1972-74)

Track Listing

01 - The Other Side of This Life 6:33

02 - Let's Get Together 4:20

03 - Let Me In 3:40

04 - Don't Let Me Down 4:59

05 - Run Around 4:04

06 - It's No Secret 3:57

07 - Tobacco Road 5:26

08 - Kansas City 7:23

09 - Bringing Me Down 3:29

10 - And I Like It 6:12

11 - High Flyin' Bird 4:10

12 - Thing 10:01

13 - 3/5 of a Mile in 10 Seconds 6:17

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Jefferson Airplane / Takes Off (1966)

USA

Psychedelic Rock, Acid Rock, Folk Rock

One of the most important bands in the history of rock music. Although their musical quality is debatable next to progressive rock or krautrock bands, they deserve to be at the top with both their political perspectives and their destructive effects.

Takes Off is the band's debut album. They are known for their previous appearances with The Byrds and The Grateful Dead. The album is adorned with blues and folk elements.

Members

Paul Kantner (guitar, vocals), Jorma Kaukonen (guitar, vocals), Marty Balin (vocals, 1965-70, 1989), Signe Anderson (vocals, 1965-66), Bob Harvey (bass, 1965), Jerry Peloquin (drums, 1965), Jack Casady (bass, 1965-89), Alexander "Skip" Spence (drums, 1965-66), Grace Slick (vocals, 1966-89), Spencer Dryden (drums, 1966-70), Papa John Creach (violin, 1970-74), Joey Covington (drums, 1970-72), John Barbata (drums, 1972-74), David Freiberg (vocals, 1972-74)

Track Listing

01 - Blues From an Airplane 2:10

02 - Let Me In 2:55

03 - Bringing Me Down 2:22

04 - It's No Secret 2:37

05 - Tobacco Road 3:26

06 - Come Up the Years 2:30

07 - Run Around 2:35

08 - Let's Get Together 3:32

09 - Don't Slip Away 2:31

10 - Chauffeur Blues 2:25

11 - And I Like It 3:16

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