LPCDreissues: Looking forward to the past

Emerging from the Ohio garage scene with their original name Jerry and the Others, The Elders released their only album in 1971—a dynamic fusion of soul-driven rock, funky rhythms, wah-wah guitars, and psychedelic touches. Despite the dark, skull-and-book artwork, the music steers away from heavy Sabbath-style riffs, leaning instead toward the lively, groove-oriented sound of Sly & The Family Stone, Rare Earth, and early Jimi Hendrix. More reflective of the late ’60s spirit than the early ’70s heaviness, the record delivers a raw, infectious energy. A genuine hidden treasure waiting to be rediscovered.

TRACK LISTING

• A1 Looking For The Answer
• A2 Too Late To Change
• A3a Sissy Strut
• A3b Romp
• A4 Fort Lauderdale
• B1 25 Miles
• B2 By The Size Of My Shoes
• B3 Everybody Says Yeah
• B4 Hip Hugger
• B5 Your Mother Chews Tobacco