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.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Neutral Milk Hotel· The Olivia Tremor Control· The Decemberists
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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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