The Evil One is the legendary Roky Erickson's solo debut album from 1981. Erickson made the album over a two year period after he left the psychedelic rock band, the Thirteenth Floor Elevators, due to his mental health struggles. The album features amazing songs about spooky creatures such as a two headed dog, zombies, vampires, and demons. Erickson was inspired by horror films and sci-fi when he created this album. I've had The Evil One on repeat all throughout October.
The Evil One by Roky Erickson is my favorite album to listen to in October
If you liked the music in 2001: A Space Odyssey listen to "Requiem, Apparitions & San Francisco Polyphony"
"Requiem, Apparitions & San Francisco Polyphony" is an eerie, beautiful album used in the soundtrack for 2001: A Space Odyssey. The tracks on this album utilize micropolyphony, "a type of 20th-century musical texture involving the use of sustained dissonant chords that shift slowly over time." The technique was developed by György Ligeti, who explained it… READ THE REST
Listen to "Artuditu," a Mexican pop song about Star Wars from 1978
From 1978, Lazaro Salazar's Star Warsploitation single "Artuditu." And no, that robot on the album cover is absolutely not the droid you were looking for. The song appeared on an LP with the same name. READ THE REST
Watch Dave Grohl sing "Copacabana," "Blitzkreig Bop," and "Jump" for Hanukkah (and yes, they're all terrific)
For the third night of The Hanukkah Sessions 2021, Dave Grohl and Foo Fighters producer Greg Kurstin performed "Copacabana" by the great Barry Pincus, aka Barry Manilow! Grohl's humor, joy, and talent in The Hanukkah Sessions is a wonderful gift for the ages. Below, the two take on tracks from The Ramones, Van Halen, and… READ THE REST
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Save 70% learning how to run a successful podcast in honor of Cyber Week
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. Let's face it, following through on things may not be your strong suit. From canceling plans with friends last minute to putting off those annoying errands till tomorrow (for the second… READ THE REST
Get this $119 cordless, handheld vacuum for under $40 with this Cyber Week coupon
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