The Doomsday [EP]

Elvis Perkins

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 20, 2009)
• Original Release Date: October 20, 2009
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: EP
• Label: Beggars Xl Recording
• ASIN: B002N1AEBO
• In-Print Editions: Vinyl
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #31,321 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Track Listings

1. Doomsday

2. Gypsy Davy

3. Stay Zombie Stay

4. Stop Drop Rock And Roll

5. Weeping Mary

6. Slow Doomsday

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

We call this thing The Doomsday EP for obvious reasons, and its middle name to which it also answers is The EP of the Id. Being drawn to the many faces of the American strain it seems we have more or less subconsciously produced a collection speaking to/and or from several of them at once. It's a document of impulses sleeping egos and their superiors let pass to tape.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars Very Good, November 21, 2009

By	Oswald Joel Leon "Bababooey To You All!" (New York) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Elvis Perkins debut album was a love letter to 60's folk music. In his sophomore effort he explores his musical horizons while keeping that folk sensibility in tact. This "EP" contains some of his best songs to date and any person who calls themselves a fan should no miss it.

First of all, I have to say that I am not a fan of the album version of "Doomsday". The live version is far superior in my opinion (to each their own, right?), but this slower version has so much feeling and attitude that I'm surprised Elvis did not include it in the album. Beside "Doomsday", the next best song is "Gypsy Davy". It's very different to what Elvis has ever done, and it might be his best song yet. Every time I listen to this song I'm reminded of Joyce Carol Oates disturbing short story "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been". This "EP" show Elvis exploring all types of music like the Buddy Holly inspired "Stop Drop Rock And Roll" to the gospel number "Weeping Mary". Everything is done perfectly and the atmosphere this "EP" gives is nothing short of mesmerizing.

If you're a fan. Do you're self a favor and get this.

5.0 out of 5 stars Perkins-Making a Name for Himself, November 18, 2009

By	Hollythedylanfan (Wonderland) - See all my reviews

Elvis Perkins' debut Ash Wednesday was fantastic. Elvis Perkins in Dearland was even better. The Doomsday EP definitely has some gems on it.

Doomsday - Brilliant song from Elvis Perkins in Dearland about the end of the world, but it makes you want to dance. How can you beat that?
Gypsy Davy- A lovely traditional folk song that I've heard from people like Guthrie, Dylan, Incredible String Band, The Carter Family, New Lost City Ramblers, etc. Perkins makes it sound new. I'm glad he's keeping folk music alive with the addition of this song.
Stay Zombie Stay-Another great song with wonderful lyrics.
Stop Drop Rock and Roll- Reminds one of a Buddy Holly or Chuck Berry song. It's another song that makes you want to dance and it's a great throwback to the 50's.
Weeping Mary- This traditional gospel song starts off slowly and then picks up halfway and again makes you want to dance your feet off, or at least clap your hands a lot.
Slow Doomsday- A brilliant version of Doomsday. This version was apparently what Elvis first had in mind before his band encouraged him liven it up. This version is absolutely beautful and gospel like. It reminds me of New Orleans-celebratory, sad, haunting.

Elvis Perkins is making a name for himself. He's actually my favorite Elvis. I look forward to more music from Elvis, with and without his band. Considering that Perkins made his debut in 2007, he's got quite a wealth of heartbreaking, moving, gorgeous stuff in his arsenal.

By the way, they are great live.