13th Floor Elevators - Live at the Avalon Ballroom 1966

The 13th Floor Elevators should need no introduction here at Digital Meltd0wn. I have covered their studio albums, as well as several solo albums by singer Roky Erickson, here in the past. This recording has been issued under various titles over the years, with the album cover and track listings for each version differing from one another. While this may be frustrating for collectors, what truly matters is that this recording offers a rare peak at the Elevators performing live while they were at their peak. This recording was actually made one month before their debut album, "The Psychedelic Sounds of the 13th Floor Elevators", was recorded. It was recorded at the Avalon Ballroom in San Francisco on September 30, 1966. Not only do they perform several songs from "The Psychedelic Sounds of the 13th Floor Elevators" album, but they also cover a few hits from the Beatles, Chuck Berry, and Buddy Holly. For those wondering, I'll explain my recent lack of activity and the disappearance of Psycho Cat from the list of blog authors tomorrow.

Year of Recording: 1966
Genre: Psychedelic Rock
Bitrate: 192kbps

Track List:
1. Somebody to Love
2. Before You Accuse Me
3. You Don't Know
4. I'm Gonna Love You Too
5. You Really Got Me
6. Splash One (Now I'm Home)
7. Fire Engine
8. Roll Over Beethoven
9. The Word
10. Monkey Island
11. Roller Coaster

Download: 13th Floor Elevators - Live at the Avalon Ballroom 1966
Download Size: 56MB