The Magic of the Pyramids

13th Floor Elevators

The Magic of the Pyramids

RELEASED: November 30, -0001
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
1. Fire in My Bones Meaning 2:05 2. Dust Meaning 3:58 3. Tried to Hide Meaning 3:14 4. Splash 1 Meaning 4:22 5. Don't Fall Down Meaning 3:04 6. Roller Coaster Meaning 5:21 7. Kingdom of Heaven Meaning 3:33 8. You're Gonna Miss Me Meaning 3:42 9. Reverberation Meaning 3:24 10. She Lives in a Time of Her Own Meaning 3:03 11. Monkey Island Meaning 3:02 12. Levitation Meaning 3:26 13. Fire Engine Meaning 3:09
The Magic of the Pyramids is an album by the 13th Floor Elevators, showcasing their distinctive blend of psychedelic rock and garage music. Released in the late 1960s, the album features haunting melodies, innovative use of reverb, and the signature sound of Roky Erickson's vocals, which became emblematic of the psychedelic movement. The album is noted for its exploration of consciousness and spirituality, reflecting the counterculture of the time. Over the years, it has garnered critical acclaim and is considered a seminal work in the genre, influencing countless artists and bands.