Dead Elvis
Death in Vegas · 1997
70 min · 12 tracks · pop rock
A gritty fusion of psychedelic rock and electronic beats that evokes a hauntingly surreal landscape.
Why this album works
'Dead Elvis' garnered critical acclaim, solidifying Death in Vegas's reputation in the UK music scene and peaking at No. 11 on the UK Albums Chart. The album's distinct blend of genres influenced a wave of artists exploring similar psychedelic-electronic fusions, while tracks like 'All That Glitters' received significant airplay on alternative radio stations.
- Career context
- By the time 'Dead Elvis' was released in January 1997, Death in Vegas had established themselves with their debut album, 'Dead Elvis' marked a pivotal moment as their second album. Following the underground success of their first release, this album showcased a bolder experimentation with sound and production techniques, establishing their unique identity within the Britpop and electronic scenes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kelly Osbourne· Sparks· a-ha
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 All That Glitters Standout 6:34
- 2 Opium Shuffle Standout 5:02
- 3 GBH 5:09
- 4 Twist and Crawl 4:59
- 5 Dirt 5:52
- 6 Rocco 6:34
- 7 Rekkit 6:27
- 8 I Spy Standout 4:58
- 9 Amber 8:07
- 10 Rematerialised 8:21
- 11 68 Balcony 5:07
- 12 Sly 3:33
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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