Search - Elf Power :: Vainly Clutching at Phantom Limbs

Give it a chance

Michelle Miller | Waccabuc, NY USA | 09/21/2000

(4 out of 5 stars)

"OK, I know this isn't the greatest Elf Power album (my vote is for Red King for that one), but it's not that bad. It's got some cool tracks, i.e. Finally Free, Slither Hither, Monster Surprise, and the instrumentals, and it's cool to see where the band came from. If you're a new E.P. fan, get Red King and Dream in Sound first. But hardcore E.P. fans like myself should appreciate the roots of this great band. I can't wait for the new album. Everyone buy it!"

Every band starts somewhere

itallfadesaway | NY USA | 08/02/2001

(4 out of 5 stars)

"I enjoy this. Elf Power has progressed so much since this but without changing their sound. The guitars on here (which as a guitar player are what I really listen for) sound just like they do on The Winter Is Coming. A lot of these songs sound like prototypical versions of songs on that (amazing) album. Anyone who would give this 1 star shouldn't be listening to Elf Power or lo-fi music in general. At least listen to their later work to put this in perspective."

Now, wait a minute

Jason NeSmith | Athens, GA | 08/25/2000

(4 out of 5 stars)

"This is a reissue of their first vinyl-only LP and 7", and while the sound is VERY lo-fi, it shouldn't give any trouble to listeners familiar with Guided By Voices or My Bloody Valentine. True, their material has made leaps and bounds since this time, and this is really a Andrew Rieger solo album. But there are still many wonderful songs like "Temporary Arm" and "Monster Suprise". In fact, the entire "Winter Hawk" portion is excellent. You can already hear the progression. If you're an Elf Power fan, pick this up to find out how it all began."