The record is often described by fans and collectors as a "masterpiece of deranged '60s garage punk" and neo-psychedelia. It was recorded while Conner was still a member of the Screaming Trees, allowing him to explore a more experimental, fuzzed-out sound that leaned heavily into the psychedelic influences of the late 1960s.
"Illumination" is the opening track on the project's only full-length album, Mystery Lane , originally released in 1990 via New Alliance Records. The Album: Mystery Lane The Purple Outside - Illumination
While the band name is a specific musical reference, the phrase "purple outside" or "purple illumination" has gained secondary meanings in recent years: The record is often described by fans and
: Gary Lee Conner handled most of the songwriting, vocals, and instruments (guitar, bass, organ), while his brother Patrick Conner provided the drums. The Album: Mystery Lane While the band name