13th Floor Elevators - Dust

[artknarf1]

its a great song but the production is terrible

[ejectorerector]

drop a bunch of acid and listen to this song

[KingCondorIII]

Ah its so beautiful,this song kills me every time

[moosey62]

They were not pussies.

God bless all 13th.

They had balls to do that much acid.

[akibubba1]

the Elevators seem to be at thier psychedelic zenith on this album - "Slip Inside This House" is a masterpiece, and many of the other tunes establish great mood portraits - I prefer listening to "Dust", in particular, on those rare occasions when I still get way too drunk - takes me to another dimension...

[derby1884]

This album ought to be compulsory listening at every educational establishment the world over. Genius.

[Hanklebury]

We all need attention

To help us along.

[ocmchannel]

I discovered this album at a 1982 yard sale in Denton, TX. It was hidden inside a "Rufus with Chaka Khan" album cover, and it was in horrible contidition, but I listened to it repeatedly, scratches and all. There was a consortium of musicians from local bands who would get together as the "13th Floor Grain Elevators" to pay tribute to the masters. Tito from Brave Combo moved to Austin to play with Roky Erickson. The power of this music is there for those who can hear. Thanks.

[monkstermanjah]

dalgroves10: I grew up with this band in Texas and was a classical and rock and roll musician.

I can say with certitude that there was & never will be any other bands like this, so you'll just have to immerse yourself in them.

They played the Bamboo Hut in Galveston and Benny Thurman (bass) sometimes on the tune Egyptian Eye would do this surreal primal scream outta nowhere.

My band opened for 'em @ the American Legion hall and after their sets there was only silence & polite applause.

[beatles5445]

@dzmerr you win comment of the year!!

[dalgroves10]

I love this band but the more I listen to their songs the more I think how I have never heard anything like it, any tips on bands like this would be great. Great lyrics and great sound.

[yoslash]

somebody please figure out the chords!

[BigDtootall]

help us along

[plisplis00]

Awesome just awesome ;)

[TrustDust]

Maybe one of the most awesome psychedelic tunes out there. To fully comprehend the lyrics means to touch the deep heart of spiritual mystizism.

[csanderson7850]

i can't find the rhythm guitar chords for this anywhere. i have the verse roughly(G,Em,C,D,C,D,G) but that's about it. does anyone know? thx

[GethusSathanus]

so beautiful...

[f4ckutube]

There is nothing wrong with the jug!

[k1ngofmiaea]

the most sincere 4 minutes of my life

[Xhaosz]

Acid, pure acid

[rofldongs]

this would be one of my greatest tunes of all time if it werent for that fucking annoying drone in the background. Fuck sake.

[kosmischesynth]

@rofldongs The electric jug is the best jug in my house, how dare you say this! I challenge you to a duel

[moretotheworld]

@kosmischesynth i second that

[EmeraldFlowsion62]

@rofldongs It's a jug haha...it's awesome.

[legnosobalu]

thank you for the song and the lyrics... I can't explain what this song mean for me and my friends....PEACE

[Deepthroat1990]

@legnosobalu

nice to hear that ;-)

[bigbog666]

my higher fragance roky x

[alexandermorison]

I think this is timeless.

[homonculus9]

Chords? Figure it out on your own. Superstar

[antonfjordson]

who killed sgt pepper?

[bigbog666]

roky shat on sgt pepper end of .

[gurchemb]

yes i would like even to know the chords

[whitestripebuzz]

i'm falling in love with this band.

[EmeraldFlowsion62]

@whitestripebuzz It's hard not to. I heard them probably 4 years ago and loved them but I really fell hard for them recently.

[squaretown59]

I absolutely love this song. The lyrics are so strange, very free and lysergic. As if he's trying to express an overwhelming feeling of love for nature. Almost silly, but so earnest and beautiful. Can't help but think of his impending 'nervous breakdown' when I listen.

[rosasparx]

@squaretown59 y.our nature is nature

[gobbaf]

Thanks for typing out the lyrics. I think these guys influenced Guided By Voices.

[mzapa]

the chords please!

[fossil9718]

This was the absolute coolest record I ever owned. I can't say anymore about it that you don't already see.

[Nora1989Nora]

Wonderful song

[ZachTFLd]

Anyone know the chords?

[gnomit]

i second that. i'd love to know the chords

[AnarchoMojo]

Great song.

[CelticHippie1]

nice and sweet

Peace & Love

[01054990264]

L L

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[homonculus9]

nice little funereal tune