Elephant Jokes
Robert Pollard · 2009
46 min · 22 tracks · indie rock
Eclectic indie rock melodies collide with whimsical lyrics and short, punchy song structures.
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 want
- prefer longer, cohesive albums
- seek deep, introspective themes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When Robert Pollard released 'Elephant Jokes' in 2009, he was well into his solo career following the disbandment of Guided By Voices. This album marked his continued exploration of brevity and experimentation after 'Normal Happiness' in 2006, showcasing his knack for concise songwriting and lyrical playfulness.
- 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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