When the Red King Comes
Elf Power · 1997
40 min · 14 tracks · indie rock
A whimsical blend of lo-fi indie rock infused with surreal storytelling and vibrant melodies.
Why this album works
The album is significant for solidifying Elf Power's place in the indie rock scene of the late '90s, receiving praise for its imaginative lyrics and experimental sound. It was well-received by critics and helped establish the Elephant 6 Collective as a vital force in alternative music, influencing countless indie bands in the years that followed.
- Best for
- whimsical storytelling in song steady mid-tempo flow throughout quirky melodies for daydreaming
- Context
- When the Red King Comes is Elf Power's third studio album, released in 1997 during a period of burgeoning recognition for the band. Following their debut album, A Dream in Sound, and its follow-up, the group had begun to carve out a niche within the Elephant 6 Collective, gaining attention for their unique sound and lyrical depth.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Blur· The Cranberries· Jordana
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Step Through the Portal... 1:58
- 2 ...Into the Everlasting Time 2:00
- 3 The Frightened Singers 0:47
- 4 The Secret Ocean Standout 3:01
- 5 The Arrow Flies Close 2:39
- 6 Icy Hands Will Never Melt Away Standout 3:28
- 7 When the Red King Comes Standout 3:30
- 8 The Separating Fault 3:34
- 9 Spectators 2:21
- 10 Introducing Cosmic Space 3:30
- 11 The Bengal Parade 3:01
- 12 Needles in the Camels Eyes..... 3:02
- 13 ...The Silver Lake 3:40
- 14 It's Been a Million Years 3:27
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