A Dream in Sound

• Artist: Elf Power
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• Release Date: May 11, 1999
• Genre: Rock

Review

The aptly titled A Dream in Sound is Elf Power's creative breakthrough -- inventively produced by the great Dave Fridmann, the record is a great leap forward from the previous When the Red King Comes, boasting a bright, majestic sheen (the richest to grace an Elephant 6 release to date) that illuminates the striking pop melodies once buried below the group's fuzz-drenched surface. Although song titles like "High Atop the Silver Branches" and "Simon (The Bird with the Candy Bar Head)" serve notice that the Elves' psychedelic tendencies are still in full bloom, there's a new emotional complexity behind the songs as well -- Andrew Rieger's high, plaintive vocals lend a strange poignancy to his surreal narratives, and tracks like the lovely "Jane" possess genuine sweetness and warmth. A major addition to the E6 canon, A Dream in Sound pushes Elf Power to the label's front lines alongside Olivia Tremor Control and Neutral Milk Hotel -- lofty company indeed. ~ Jason Ankeny, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
Will My Feet Still Carry Me Home		Elf Power	(3:14)
High Atop the Silver Branches		Elf Power	(2:54)
Willowy Man		Elf Power	(2:52)
Olde Tyme Waves		Elf Power	(3:25)
Jane	Aaron Wegelin	Elf Power	(4:24)
All the Passengers		Elf Power	(2:09)
We Dream in Sound		Elf Power	(3:57)
Carnival		Elf Power	(:55)
The Wels		Elf Power	(3:27)
Noble Experiment		Elf Power	(2:20)
Simon (The Bird With the Candy Bar Head)		Elf Power	(2:55)
Rasing and Falling in a Little World		Elf Power	(3:32)
O What a Beautiful Dream		Elf Power	(2:24)
[Untitled Instrumental Track]		Elf Power	(2:22)

Credits

Elf Power (Main Performer)

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