Elephant Jokes
Robert Pollard · 2009
46 min · 22 tracks · indie rock
A kaleidoscopic journey of whimsical melodies and fractured narratives, blending lo-fi charm with Pollard's signature eclecticism.
Top tracks — play these first
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Things Have Changed (Down in Mexico City) — Opening with a catchy melody, this track encapsulates the whimsical yet introspective tone that defines the album, setting the stage for Pollard's lyrical playfulness.
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I Felt Revolved — This short burst of energy highlights Pollard's knack for brevity and wit, employing vivid imagery that resonates with the album’s surreal themes.
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(All You Need) To Know — Serving as a reflective closer, this track combines poignant lyrics with an expansive arrangement, showcasing Pollard's ability to merge complexity with melodic simplicity.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- whimsical lyrics with quirky charm
- short bursts of playful energy
- for spontaneous listening
- fragmented pacing keeps attention
- light-hearted tracks for casual vibes
Maybe skip if you
- prefer longer, cohesive albums
- seek deep, introspective themes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2009, Elephant Jokes is Robert Pollard's first album after his band Guided by Voices disbanded in 2004. This period marked a significant phase in Pollard's career as he sought to establish his solo identity while continuing to release music prolifically. The album fits into a series of solo projects that showcase his distinctive songwriting style and artistic quirks.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Guided by Voices· Pavement· The Mountain Goats
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Things Have Changed (Down in Mexico City) 1:56
- 2 Johnny Optimist 2:54
- 3 When a Man Walks Away 1:49
- 4 Parts of Your World 1:45
- 5 Symbols and Heads 2:08
- 6 I Felt Revolved 1:44
- 7 Epic Heads 1:36
- 8 Stiff Me 2:16
- 9 Compound X 1:36
- 10 Accident Hero 1:38
- 11 Tattered Lily 3:37
- 12 Hippsville (Where the Frisbees Fly Forever) 1:11
- 13 Newly Seeded Dirt Spots 1:17
- 14 Jimmy 1:53
- 15 Pigeon Tripping 1:36
- 16 Spectrum Factory 1:53
- 17 Perverted Eyelash 1:36
- 18 Cosmic Yellow Children 2:20
- 19 Blown Out Man 2:31
- 20 Desiring 2:31
- 21 (All You Need) To Know 3:44
- 22 Architectural Nightmare Man 2:33
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