Free Form Patterns

by Lightnin' Hopkins

Free Form Patterns cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1968
  • Label: International Artists
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 49:59
  • Community rating: 3.53/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

'Free Form Patterns' captures Lightnin' Hopkins backed by members of the psychedelic rock band The 13th Floor Elevators. The unusual pairing results in a deep, brooding interpretation of electric Texas blues infused with an improvisational, slightly surreal energy.

Genres

Descriptors: jamming

Tracklist

  1. Mr. Charlie (6:57)
  2. Give Me Time to Think (3:44)
  3. Fox Chase (2:47)
  4. Mr. Ditta's Grocery Store (5:26)
  5. Open up Your Door (3:52)
  6. Baby Child (3:29)
  7. Cookings Done (3:44)
  8. Got Her Letter This Morning (4:54)
  9. Rain Falling (4:30)
  10. Mini Skirt (3:09)
  11. Coversations with Mr. Hopkins (3:35)
  12. Black Ghost (3:46)

Credits

  • Lightnin' Hopkins - primary artist, guitar, vocals, written-by
  • Guy Clark - artwork
  • Duke Davis - bass
  • Billy Bizor - blues harp, written-by
  • Wild Child Butler - blues harp
  • Danny Thomas - drums
  • Unknown Artist - piano
  • Mansel Rubenstein - written-by
  • Lelan Rogers - producer, sleeve notes

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