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African Elephants

Dead to Me · 2009

34 min · 13 tracks · punk

Raw punk energy collides with sharp wit and melodic hooks, encapsulating youthful disillusionment.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady energetic flow throughout
  • youthful disillusionment expressed vividly
  • for sing-along moments
  • short bursts of raw energy

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer longer, immersive tracks
  • seek slow, contemplative vibes

Where this album fits

Career context
In 2009, Dead to Me released 'African Elephants' as their second studio album, following their debut 'Manzanita' from 2006. This album solidified their presence in the punk rock scene, showcasing a matured sound while retaining their signature lyrical humor and angst. The band was navigating a phase of increased visibility within the genre, having garnered attention from both fans and critics alike.
Stylistic neighbors
Flatfoot 56· NOFX· Goodnight Nurse

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 X 2:45
  • 2 Modern Muse 2:43
  • 3 Nuthin Runnin Through My Brain 1:29
  • 4 A Day Without War 2:29
  • 5 Bad Friends 3:21
  • 6 Liebe Liese 2:01
  • 7 Cruel World 2:43
  • 8 Three Chord Strut 2:51
  • 9 California Sun 3:39
  • 10 Fell Right In 3:03
  • 11 I Dare You 2:01
  • 12 Tierra Del Fuego 2:45
  • 13 Blue 2:53

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