Customer Reviews

Vainly Clutching at Phantom Limbs

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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!

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.

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.

I'm shocked people don't like this, it's not a one time thing though, upon coming back to it after a while I can see how it's a big more stripped down than their others, but it's still has the same charm, the same stylings and inklings that these guys are gonna keep making great stuff, I'm a fan of the band Home and after hearing this again see some similarities, it's a subtle sort of scratchy fuzz delivery, it's a unique and timeless sound, I don't know if Dave Fridmann is involved here, but it's got that touch to the recording to be sure.

A Dream in Sound is a spectacular cd. This CD of their earlier works is only worth buying for the true fan that really doesn't care if the music is any good. The lyrics aren't too bad, but the overall buzz and cacophony will give you a headache. I say hold off on this one, but look forward to other cd's to be released by Elf Power and The Elephant 6

This band gets a lot more attention than they deserve. EP band member Laura Carter is cozy cozy with NMH's Jeff Mangum. Well howdy hoody ho. Doesn't mean EP is great, or even bearable. If you are looking for some excellent Elephant 6 sounds- look elsewhere. The creme de la creme of the scene is Neutral Milk Hotel, Olivia Tremor Control and Apples (in Stereo).