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Elephant Shell

Tokyo Police Club · 2008

51 min · 18 tracks · post-punk

A vibrant blend of post-punk energy and introspective lyrics drives this engaging sophomore album.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • concise listening sessions
  • steady, consistent pacing
  • introspective background ambiance
  • dynamic emotional shifts

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on April 22, 2008, 'Elephant Shell' is Tokyo Police Club's second album, following their debut 'A Lesson in Crime' from 2006. At this point, the band was solidifying their presence in the indie rock scene, building on initial buzz from their earlier EPs and singles while experimenting with a fuller sound and more intricate songwriting.
Stylistic neighbors
Passion Pit· Vampire Weekend· The Wombats

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Centennial 1:53
  • 2 In a Cave 2:49
  • 3 Graves 2:35
  • 4 Juno 2:14
  • 5 Tessellate 2:39
  • 6 Sixties Remake 2:05
  • 7 The Harrowing Adventures Of… 2:50
  • 8 Nursery, Academy 2:26
  • 9 Your English Is Good 3:11
  • 10 Listen to the Math 2:58
  • 11 The Baskervilles 2:21

Disc 2

  • 1 Centennial (Dntel remix) 4:38
  • 2 Tessellate (Tom Campesinos! remix) 4:16
  • 3 Nursery, Academy (Flowers Forever remix) 2:37
  • 4 Listen to the Math (The Good Life remix) 3:17
  • 5 Tessellate (Field Music remix) 3:29
  • 6 Friends of P. 2:45
  • 7 New New Song 2:01

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