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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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • whimsical storytelling in song
  • steady mid-tempo flow throughout
  • quirky melodies for daydreaming
  • short tracks for quick enjoyment

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy anthems
  • prefer long, sprawling compositions

Where this album fits

Career 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.

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 3:01
  • 5 The Arrow Flies Close 2:39
  • 6 Icy Hands Will Never Melt Away 3:28
  • 7 When the Red King Comes 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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