Released 60 years ago
Easter Everywhere
The 13th Floor Elevators · 1966
79 min · 20 tracks · psychedelic rock
A swirling tapestry of reverb-drenched guitars and hallucinogenic lyrics that transport listeners to an alternate reality.
Top tracks — play these first
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Slip Inside This House — This track exemplifies the album's ethereal quality with its layered harmonies and expansive runtime, capturing the essence of the psychedelic experience.
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She Lives (in a Time of Her Own) — The song's blend of jangly guitar riffs and introspective lyrics creates a vivid portrait of individuality and freedom, reflecting the counterculture ethos of the time.
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Earthquake — This track stands out for its hypnotic rhythm and surreal imagery, showcasing the band's ability to evoke emotional landscapes through innovative musical structures.
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Levitation — 'Levitation' captures the essence of the album's exploration of transcendence with its uplifting melodies and lyrical themes of liberation.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's innovative sound and cohesive flow solidify its place in psychedelic rock history.
What we noticed
- The electric jug is prominently featured in several songs, adding a unique texture that distinguishes the band's sound from contemporaries.
- Tracks often transition seamlessly into one another, with overlapping instrumentation that enhances the psychedelic experience.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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9/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- immersive sonic explorations of consciousness
- live tracks capturing spontaneous energy
- dreamy soundscapes for introspective moments
- circular listening experiences with depth
Maybe skip if you
- prefer concise, straightforward songs
- want immediate catchy hooks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Easter Everywhere is the second studio album by The 13th Floor Elevators, released in January 1966. Following their influential debut album, The Psychedelic Sounds of the 13th Floor Elevators, this record solidified their position as pioneers of the psychedelic rock movement. At this point in their career, they were exploring deeper existential themes and expanding their sound with more complex arrangements.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Velvet Underground· The Doors· Cream
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Slip Inside This House 8:02
- 2 Slide Machine 3:42
- 3 She Lives (in a Time of Her Own) 2:57
- 4 Nobody to Love 2:55
- 5 Baby Blue 5:15
- 6 Earthquake 4:49
- 7 Dust 4:00
- 8 Levitation 2:38
- 9 I Had to Tell You 2:27
- 10 Postures (Leave Your Body Behind) 6:29
- 11 Splash 1 (live) 4:19
- 12 Kingdom of Heaven (live) 3:31
- 13 You're Going to Miss Me (live) 3:40
- 14 Reverberation (Doubt) (live) 3:21
- 15 You Don't Know (live) 2:37
- 16 Fire Engine (live) 3:02
- 17 Monkey Island (live) 2:44
- 18 Roller Coaster (live) 5:43
- 19 Levitation (instrumental) 4:11
- 20 I Don't Ever Want to Come Down 2:44
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