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The Psychedelic Sounds of the 13th Floor Elevators
The 666th greatest album of all time
The Psychedelic Sounds of the 13th Floor Elevators is the 1966 debut by the Texas band 13th Floor Elevators. It mixes garage rock grit and fuzzy guitars with extended, acid-tinged arrangements, notable for Roky Erickson's raw vocals and the band's unusual electric jug that adds a distinctive, oscillating texture. The album is often cited as an early and influential example of American psychedelic rock, combining stripped-down energy with experimental studio touches.
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