Roky Erickson With Okkervil RiverTrue Love Cast Out All Evil
ANTI- Records [2010]
Fire Note Says: Introducing Roky to an entire new audience!
Album Review:
You may not know Roky Erickson by name but most likely he has had some influence on a current band you love with his historic music career dating back to the 60's. From his early recordings with the 13th Floor Elevators, Erickson has been an artist of change, as he has always offered up a multitude of styles that covers just about every genre, which typically includes the kitchen sink. This chameleon like ability is reflected here on True Love Cast Out All Evil, as he teams up with Okkervil River for his first album in 15 years. True Love was produced by Okkervil's main man Will Sheff and is comprised largely of unreleased songs that Erickson wrote throughout his career during some of his life experiences that included shock treatment, imprisonment, mental illness, and irreversible loss. The end result sounds much more cohesive and current then you might think, while Erickson's voice sounds better then ever, which only enhances the experience. True Love Cast Out All Evil is an interesting record, as you listen to Erickson tackle lo-fi, garage rock and heart felt Americana all in one sitting but with Okkervil River backing him up, solid songwriting and easy transitions this album is the perfect introduction of Roky to an entire new set of fans, while affirming his talents to long time followers.
Key Tracks: "Bring Back The Past", "John Lawman", "Devotional Number One"
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The Strange Boys
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ANTI- Records
-Reviewed by Reece Michael
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