Elephant's Graveyard
Ed Harcourt · 2005
119 min · 28 tracks · jazz fusion
A haunting blend of melancholic melodies and introspective lyrics woven through lush, jazz-inflected arrangements.
Top tracks — play these first
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Here Be Monsters — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its rich orchestration and lyrical depth, reflecting on themes of fear and longing that permeate the record.
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T Bone Tombstone — With its playful yet dark narrative about mortality and fate, this track showcases Harcourt's unique storytelling ability paired with infectious melodies.
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Coal Black Heart — This song stands out for its stark emotional resonance and haunting arrangement, illustrating Harcourt's ability to convey vulnerability amidst complex instrumentation.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- haunting melodies for reflective moments
- whimsical storytelling through intricate arrangements
- ideal for late-night introspection
- engaging narrative across multiple tracks
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- dislike lengthy, immersive albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- In 2005, Ed Harcourt was navigating his early career following the release of his critically acclaimed debut album, Here Be Monsters. 'Elephant's Graveyard' marked his second full-length album, showcasing a maturation in songwriting and musical exploration as he sought to establish a distinct artistic identity within the UK music scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nils Frahm· Ben Howard· James Blake
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Unlucky One 4:41
- 2 T Bone Tombstone 3:12
- 3 Here Be Monsters 4:37
- 4 I’ve Become Misguided 5:35
- 5 When Americans Come to London 5:01
- 6 Alligator Boy 5:26
- 7 Weary and Bleary Eyed 5:26
- 8 Last of the Troubadors 4:19
- 9 Little Silver Bullet 3:03
- 10 Sleepyhead 3:51
- 11 Coal Black Heart 4:51
- 12 Blackwoods Back Home 5:07
- 13 Still Dream of It 5:22
- 14 The Ghost Parade 5:30
- 15 Angels on Your Body 4:09
- 16 The Hammer and the Nail 5:13
- 17 She Put a Curse on Me (Parts I & II) 6:03
- 18 Iceman Cometh 4:24
- 19 Asleep at the Helm 3:47
- 20 Sugarbomb 3:06
- 21 Paid to Get Drunk 3:41
- 22 Atlantic City 3:47
- 23 Deathsexmarch 1:16
- 24 Mysteriously 3:31
- 25 Only Happy When You’re High 4:19
- 26 Breathe a Little Softer 4:55
- 27 Every Night 2:49
- 28 Epitaph 2:04
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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