Drift Lifted plays a heavy brand of bluesy psychedelic rock and soon readies for the release of its debut album this year. The psychedelic aspect of the band brings to mind artists like Sabbath, and the shredding riffs and solos call back to giants like Hendrix, but you can tell Drift Lifted has its own thing going on. The group has been so kind as to make MAGNET a mix tape. Check it out below.
The Roots “I Can’t Write Left Handed”
This one is Cody’s favorite song, and he loves this cover. It reminds him that his problems aren’t as bad as others, and he loves driving around while listening to is. It is on repeat. Video
The Damnation Of Adam Blessing “Morning Dew”
Austin loves the powerful vocals of the track; it is very spiritual for him. The dynamics of the song really add to the powerful vocals as well. Video
Bob Dylan “Song To Woody”
Spencer has always loved Bob Dylan. He started playing guitar when he was 10 because he wanted to write a song for Bob Dylan and have him hear it someday. Without this song, he never would have picked up a guitar. Video
Led Zeppelin “Bron-Yr-Aur”
This song changed Joe’s life forever because when he was 14 and was just learning to play guitar, his dad said, “If you can play that song, you can play anything … if you learn it, I’ll buy you a guitar.” Joe learned it note for note in one day. His dad was so shocked he went out the next day and bought him a guitar. Every time he hears this song, it puts him in a trance. Video
The Foundations “Build Me Up Buttercup”
Dave grew up listening to this song. There is a special place in his heart for it. He loves the vocals on it; “They get nasty.” Video
The Jimi Hendrix Experience “1983… (A Merman I Should Turn To Be)”
This Hendrix tune is more than a song to us; it’s a musical journey full of experimentation that shows his vast talent. This song takes you in so many directions and changes. It is brilliant. Video
The Doors “When The Music’s Over”
We love the Doors. When we drive to a show, we usually all jam this song and scream it at the top of our lungs. The dark sense of the music really vibes with us as well. Video
Son House “Grinnin’ In Your Face”
This is the blues. No instruments; just a man clapping his hands and singing his heart out. Video
The 13th Floor Elevators “You’re Gonna Miss Me”
We love psychedelic music from the ’60s, and this happens to be our favorite as a collective. The “amplified jug” really gets to us. Nobody does that. Video
The Beatles “Helter Skelter”
When we want to rock out, we throw on “Helter Skelter.” For the Beatles, it was really heavy for them, and you get to hear Paul rip into his vocals. Video
