"The Purple Outside" refers to a psychedelic rock project by , known primarily as the guitarist for the grunge pioneers Screaming Trees .
"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 originally a rare vinyl find, the album was re-released digitally and on vinyl via Gary Lee Conner's Bandcamp in 2016. Cultural Context of "Purple Outside" "The Purple Outside" refers to a psychedelic rock
: Gary Lee Conner handled most of the songwriting, vocals, and instruments (guitar, bass, organ), while his brother Patrick Conner provided the drums. Cultural Context of "Purple Outside" : Gary Lee
While the band name is a specific musical reference, the phrase "purple outside" or "purple illumination" has gained secondary meanings in recent years: