Name: Artificial Countrysides
Brand: Elf Power

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

CD-YEP-3034

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

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Format detail

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2022-07-15

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Redeye

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

634457080423

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

LP-YEP-3034LEC

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Clear Purple Vinyl

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Extended format: Yes

634457080430

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1 / Extended format: Yes / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / purple

Artist

Elf Power

Genre US

Rock-Pop

Label US

Yep Roc

Elf Power is an American indie rock band hailing from Athens, Georgia. The current line-up includes guitarist/vocalist Andrew Rieger, keyboardist Laura Carter, guitarist Dave Wrathgabar, bassist Matthew Garrison, and drummer Peter Alvanos. They are proud members of the Elephant Six Collective.
Influenced by a range of genres, Elf Power has carved out their own unique sound within the indie rock scene. Their music captures a sense of nostalgia while incorporating elements of folk, psychedelia, and pop.
With a discography spanning over two decades, Elf Power has released numerous critically acclaimed albums. Their distinct songwriting style and captivating live performances have earned them a dedicated fan base worldwide. Fans of bands like The Minders, The Olivia Tremor Control, and Dressy Bessy will find themselves drawn to the enchanting melodies and introspective lyrics that define Elf Power's music.

Artificial Countrysides is Athens, Georgia-based Elf Power's 14th album and first for Yep Roc Records. The band expand their sound on this record to glorious effect, adding marimba, harpsichord, synth bass, distorted drum machine loops, and mellotron to their time tested mix of fuzz guitars, moog keyboards, pummeling drums, and layered acoustic guitars, achieving a satisfying and unique synthesis of traditional and futuristic sounds. Lyrically the album mirrors this approach by discussing the difficulties and advantages of dealing with modern life's digital and artificial landscape, balanced with the natural world. Elf Power formed in Athens, GA in 1994 and have released 14 albums, two EPs, and a handful of singles, while touring North America, Europe, and Japan many times playing alongside acts like R.E.M., Flaming Lips, Dinosaur Jr., Neutral Milk Hotel, Guided by Voices, Arcade Fire and many more. Albums such as 1998's Dave Fridmann-produced A Dream In Sound and 2008's collaboration with the late folk rock icon Vic Chesnutt, Dark Developments, have cemented the bands' reputation as the finest purveyors of modern melodic psychedelic folk rock around. The band became known as a member of the much heralded Elephant 6 Collective, which includes their friends and collaborators Neutral Milk Hotel, Apples in Stereo, Olivia Tremor Control, Of Montreal, and many more.

Artificial Countrysides

Music US