Label: Survival Research

Reissued 10/17/2025, Originally released 1971

Originally emerging from the Ohio garage scene as Jerry and the Others, The Elders released their sole album in 1971 — a surprising mix of soul-infused rock, funk rhythms, wah-wah guitars, and psych flourishes. Despite the ominous skull-and-book cover art, this isn’t heavy Sabbath-style riffing, but rather a vibrant, danceable sound closer to Sly and The Family Stone, Rare Earth, and early Hendrix. Rooted more in the late ’60s than the early ’70s, their groove-heavy, genre-blending approach feels both raw and infectious. A true sleeper gem worth digging up.

Track listing:

1. Looking for the Answer
   
2. Too Late to Change
   
3. Sissy Strut
   
4. Romp
   
5. Fort Lauderdale
   
6. 25 Miles
   
7. By the Size of My Shoes
   
8. Everybody Says Yeah
   
9. Hip Hugger
   
10. Your Mother Chews Tobacco