The Evil One
| The Evil One | ||||
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1980 UK release | ||||
| Studio album by Roky Erickson and the Aliens | ||||
| Released | 1980 (UK) 1981 (US) | |||
| Recorded | 1978–1979 | |||
| Genre | Psychedelic rock, horror rock, punk rock, hard rock | |||
| Length | 51:46 | |||
| Label | CBS (UK) 415 (US) | |||
| Producer | Stu Cook | |||
| Roky Erickson chronology | ||||
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| US edition cover | ||||
1981 US release | ||||
The Evil One, also known as Roky Erickson and the Aliens or I Think of Demons officially, and as TEO, Five Symbols or Hieroglyph in some circles, is the first album by American psychedelic horror rock band Roky Erickson and the Aliens. The album was Erickson's first after his time with the band the 13th Floor Elevators and several years of personal problems. The recording sessions took place in 1978 and 1979, with 15 songs completed. A U.K. version was released in 1980, followed by a U.S. version in 1981, each with a different 10-song track listing. Subsequent digital releases and expanded vinyl editions of the album comprise all 15 songs.