''True Love Cast Out All Evil'' is a 2010 album by
Roky Erickson
Roger Kynard "Roky" Erickson (July 15, 1947 – May 31, 2019) was an American musician and singer-songwriter. He was a founding member and the leader of the 13th Floor Elevators and a pioneer of the psychedelic rock genre.
Biography
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, his first album of new material in 14 years. Produced by
Okkervil River's Will Sheff, the album also features the members of Okkervil River on most songs as Erickson's backing band. The album also includes field recordings of songs from Erickson's time in a Texas insane asylum.
[ It was released by ]ANTI-
Anti- is an American record label founded in 1999 as a sister label to Epitaph Records. While Epitaph's focus has mostly been on punk rock, Anti-'s roster includes gospel (Mavis Staples), country (Merle Haggard), hip hop (Sage Francis, The Cou ...
in America and by Chemikal Underground in Europe.
Critical reception
The album was well received by critics: according to Metacritic
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, the album has received an average review score of 82/100, based on 26 reviews, indicating "universal acclaim."[ '']PopMatters
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'' called the album "a staggeringly life-affirming work that sticks to your soul long after the final notes ring out."
Track listing
All tracks composed by Roky Erickson
#"Devotional Number One" – 2:17
#"Ain't Blues Too Sad" – 1:24
#"Goodbye Sweet Dreams" – 4:26
#"Be and Bring Me Home" – 5:36
#"Bring Back the Past" – 2:02
#"Please, Judge" – 4:26
#"John Lawman" – 3:57
#"True Love Cast Out All Evil" – 4:30
#"Forever" – 3:58
#"Think of As One" – 5:21
#"Birds'd Crash" – 3:59
#"God Is Everywhere" – 2:41
Musicians
Roky Erickson & Okkervil River
* Roky Erickson – vocals, acoustic guitar (1, 7, 12), electric guitar (6)
* Scott Brackett – Hammond organ, trumpet, percussion
* Brian Cassidy – electric guitar (3, 5), piano (7), pedal steel (8), string quartet arrangements
* Lauren Gurgiolo – electric guitar
* Jonathan Meiburg
Jonathan Meiburg is an American musician and writer, best known as the lead singer and songwriter for Shearwater.
Biography
Meiburg was born in Baltimore, Maryland on March 1, 1976. His father, Stan Meiburg, was an influential environmental pol ...
– piano (3), electric guitar (7)
* Will Sheff
Will Sheff (born July 7, 1976) is the frontman for the Austin, Texas-based indie band Okkervil River (1998–present). Originally from Meriden, New Hampshire, he is also a founding member and co-songwriter (along with former Okkervil bandmate Jo ...
– vocals, acoustic guitar, mellotron, piano (1, 4, 5, 6, 8), electric guitar (1, 3, 9), Hammond organ (1, 2, 8), drums (10), jug
* Justin Sherburn – piano, pump organ, Wurlitzer, Rhodes, horn arrangements
* Travis Nelsen – drums and percussion
* Patrick Pestorius – bass
Guests
* Caitlin Bailey – cello
* Gilbert Elorreaga – trumpet (4, 7, 10)
* José Galeano – congas, guira
* Mark Gonzalez – trombone
* Josh Levy – baritone saxophone
* Annalise Ohse – violin
* Sarah Pizzichemi – violin
* Stuart Sullivan – chair
* Tara Szczygielski – electric and acoustic violins (1, 3, 6, 8)
* Will Thothong – viola
* Beth Wawerna – vocals (8, 9)
* Unknown Inmate – additional acoustic guitar (1, 10)
References
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Roky Erickson albums
2010 albums
Anti- (record label) albums