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Thirteenth Floor Elevators - 'Reunion Concert' (TKO/Magnum)

Mike Reed | USA | 02/18/2006

(3 out of 5 stars)

"First question that might enter your mind when you hear about this CD,is rather if it's a 'real' live concert recording,with the Elevators being known for putting out 'faked live' releases.This eight track archive performance seems(to me)to be authentic.Noted as taken place on August 11,1984.Question I have,is that is this REALLY a 13th Floor Elevators reunion,or possibly a Roky Erickson solo gig?Either way,it's an okay disc.Better tunes are "Splash 1",the foot-stomping ten-minute "Don't Slander Me","Bloody Hammer" and "Two Headed Dog".Should have included at least one more early TFE song."

Historical, but lousy quality

Burritoman "USA" | Pennsylvania | 09/18/2008

(2 out of 5 stars)

"A cd consisting of a somewhat diffuse 1984 reunion performance of the legendary 13th Floor Elevators. Since Sutherland was dead and Hall not around, it's obviously a weakened lineup, and an odd gig because of their playing too much material from Roky's solo career and too little from the Elevators. It's still a good performance, probably better than anyone could have expected; too bad the sound is quite poor. Better than nothing, though.

Considering all the above, this release is really only for the more devoted fans. Do NOT buy this if you're just looking into the band."

5 stars for the music, minus one for poor quality control

Music Fanatic | 07/11/2007

(4 out of 5 stars)

"The music on this reunion cd(yes I believe it is a legit reunion performance) is excellant. Roky is at top form playing these songs from his solo career with his former bandmates. It would have been better(and made more sense this is a reunion concert and not a solo performance) for the band to have played more songs from the Elevators repetoire. My only complaint is that the cd has Clear Night For Love play twice and fails to seperate the final two songs into two tracks but lists them as seperate tracks on the back. aside from this quality control error and the lack of Elevators material this cd is most excellant. It should probably be bought by someone who is just as familiar with Roky's solo material as with the 13th Floor Elevators if it is to be properly appreciated."