While Back to the Web, one of my favorite albums of 2006, was an exploration in gentle, acoustic psych-folk, they have returned to their roots on this release with straight-up noisy psychedelic rock. With their ninth album, Elf Power (joined by Eric Harris of Olivia Tremor Control) continue to give elves everywhere a just sense of empowerment. For the rest of us, we’ll have to settle for some great 60s-inspired tunes.
Speaking of Olivia Tremor Control, it should be noted that Elf Power is an original member of the Elephant 6 Collective, a group of bands brought together by friends from Athens, Georgia who wished to form an independent record label in the early 90s. Aside from Elf Power and OTC, this included Neutral Milk Hotel, the Apples in Stereo, and Of Montreal, among others.
Streamable Track: "Spiral Stairs"
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3.03.2008
Elf Power - In a Cave (2008)
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I really like this, especially the guitars - I'll have to check out the album.
"Comin' down the spiral stairs
With the end of the world in your eyes
No one never could follow you there
The corridors crumbled behind"
Did this make you think of House of Leaves, too?
You know, I didn't even think about making that connection. It definitely fits. That's a book I wouldn't mind reading again some day soon.
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