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Elephant's Graveyard

Ed Harcourt · 2005

119 min · 28 tracks · jazz fusion

Haunting melodies intertwine with intricate piano arrangements, reflecting a blend of melancholy and whimsy.

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 want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • dislike lengthy, immersive albums

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Elephant's Graveyard' was released in January 2005, Ed Harcourt was building on the success of his debut album, 'Here Be Monsters', which had established him as a distinctive voice in British music. This sophomore effort further explored his eclectic style, showcasing his growth as a songwriter and musician while deepening his lyrical themes.
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

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