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Roky Erickson & The Aliens

The Evil One

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Released: 30th October 2026. 'The Evil One' 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 'The Evil One' to be his favourite album that he ever recorded. He really loves that album'. Austin 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. More than a standalone reissue, this deluxe edition of 'The Evil One' opens an exciting new series honouring Roky Erickson's extraordinary body of work, with Gremlins Have Pictures and Don't Slander Me to follow in 2027.

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    • Details

      Released:
      30th October 2026
      Category:
      Rock/Pop, Rock
      Format:
      CD Album
      Barcode:
      809236006646
    • Description

      'The Evil One' 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 'The Evil One' to be his favourite album that he ever recorded. He really loves that album'. Austin 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. More than a standalone reissue, this deluxe edition of 'The Evil One' opens an exciting new series honouring Roky Erickson's extraordinary body of work, with Gremlins Have Pictures and Don't Slander Me to follow in 2027.
    • Track listing

      Disc 1

      Track name
      Artist
      1.Two-headed Dog (Red Temple Prayer)
      Roky Erickson & The Aliens
      2.I Walked With a Zombie
      Roky Erickson & The Aliens
      3.Night of the Vampire
      Roky Erickson & The Aliens
      4.Mine Mine Mine
      Roky Erickson & The Aliens
      5.White Faces
      Roky Erickson & The Aliens
      6.Creature With the Atom Brain
      Roky Erickson & The Aliens
      7.The Wind and More
      Roky Erickson & The Aliens
      8.Bloody Hammer
      Roky Erickson & The Aliens
      9.Don't Shake Me Lucifer
      Roky Erickson & The Aliens
      10.Click Your Fingers Applauding the Play
      Roky Erickson & The Aliens
      11.If You Have Ghosts
      Roky Erickson & The Aliens
      12.Cold Night for Alligators
      Roky Erickson & The Aliens
      13.Stand for the Fire Demon
      Roky Erickson & The Aliens
      14.Sputnik
      Roky Erickson & The Aliens
      15.I Think of Demons
      Roky Erickson & The Aliens
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