{"product_id":"roky-erickson-the-evil-one","title":"Roky Erickson - The Evil One","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe seminal psych-rock classic \u003cem\u003eThe Evil One\u003c\/em\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003eRoky Erickson And The Aliens\u003c\/strong\u003e is reissued by Fire Records in a deluxe 15-track edition, restoring the original front cover from San Francisco’s 415 Records release for the first time since 1981. Presented across two LPs cut at 45 rpm for maximum sonic depth and clarity, the release brings together the complete recordings from the legendary 1978 and 1979 sessions. The package includes a collector’s booklet with liner notes by acclaimed Austin music journalist Joe Nick Patoski, who attended a recording session for \u003cem\u003eThe Evil One\u003c\/em\u003e in 1979. Alongside rare photographs and archival images from the collection of Roky’s then manager, Craig Luckin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing his release from Rusk State Hospital in 1974, Erickson formed The Aliens and channelled his experiences and fascination with horror and science fiction into a singular new sound. Moving beyond the psychedelic garage blues of the \u003cstrong\u003e13th Floor Elevators\u003c\/strong\u003e, the band created harder, more ferocious rock built around jagged guitars, strange melodies and a propulsive rhythm section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced by \u003cstrong\u003eCreedence Clearwater Revival\u003c\/strong\u003e bassist \u003cstrong\u003eStu Cook\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Evil One\u003c\/em\u003e includes some of Erickson’s most celebrated recordings, including \u003cem\u003e‘Two Headed Dog’\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003e‘I Walked With A Zombie’\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003e‘It’s A Cold Night For Alligators’\u003c\/em\u003e. Erickson’s unmistakable voice and surreal lyrics, populated by zombies, demons, vampires and atomic monsters, gave the album a character unlike anything else in rock. Both the LP and CD editions feature rare photographs and images from the archive of Erickson’s then manager and the sessions’ executive producer, Craig Luckin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Evil One\u003c\/em\u003e has since become a landmark of cult rock, with its songs covered by generations of artists and its influence extending across punk, alternative and psychedelic music. As Craig Luckin recalls, “Roky considers \u003cem\u003eThe Evil One\u003c\/em\u003e to be his favourite album that he ever recorded. He really loves that album.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAustin music journalist Joe Nick Patoski, who attended one of the album’s 1979 sessions, contributes a new essay to the LP and CD packaging, exploring Erickson’s extraordinary career, enduring influence and place in Texas rock history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore than a standalone reissue, this deluxe edition of \u003cem\u003eThe Evil One\u003c\/em\u003e opens an exciting new series honouring Roky Erickson’s extraordinary body of work, with \u003cem\u003eGremlins Have Pictures\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eDon’t Slander Me\u003c\/em\u003e to follow in 2027.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FIRE RECORDS","offers":[{"title":"Black \u0026 White Splatter Vinyl 2LP","offer_id":58865888592217,"sku":"SDZ-50536","price":42.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black Vinyl 2LP","offer_id":58865888690521,"sku":"SDZ-50537","price":34.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"CD","offer_id":58865888756057,"sku":"SDZ-50538","price":15.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0588\/3455\/0945\/files\/CAR_20260817_1501_140241_694_v_0809236006417_002.jpg?v=1786978403","url":"https:\/\/spindizzyrecords.com\/products\/roky-erickson-the-evil-one","provider":"Spindizzy Dublin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}