Walking With the Beggar Boys

Elf Power | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 6, 2004)
• Original Release Date: 2004
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Orange Twin
• ASIN: B0001KL5G2
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #385,502 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Cd in very good condition. Ships 1st class. Cardboard case with some dented edges, cd plays perfectly.

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Suprisingly Tight Glam-Pop, April 8, 2005

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Pop Kulcher "Pop Kulcher" (San Carlos, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Walking With the Beggar Boys (Audio CD)

Surprisingly enough, one of my favorite albums of 2004. I'd always viewed Elf Power as strictly second-tier among the ranks of the neo-pop-psychedelia bands under the Elephant 6 collective umbrella. They lacked the sheer pop chops of Apples in Stereo, the psychedelic craftsmanship of Olivia Tremor Control, and the lyrical intensity of Neutral Milk Hotel. But with most of those bands long gone, Elf Power rises to the occasion with a straightforward glam-infused rock album. Gone are the twisted, fantasy-infused story-songs of recent releases, and the lo-fi sonic meanderings. This stuff is straight-out catchy with no apologies. The title track is one of those riff-driven pop songs you can play 5 times straight and just keep going, and a few other songs come close. Any indie pop album that offers 4-5 tracks worthy of inclusion on your next upbeat mix tape is way ahead of the pack.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars In it for the Long Haul..., April 20, 2004

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Roger E. Hartley (Tucson, Arizona) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Walking With the Beggar Boys (Audio CD)

"Beggar Boys" has been reviewed by others as a change in direction by Elf Power, but EP fans know that this record exemplifies a long evolution of a veteran band that bridges many genres of rock with albums that blend psych-pop, punk, power pop, and genuinely nice ballads. This album has many incredible pop songs including "Never Believe", "Hole in my Shoe", and "Don't let it be." Not to be missed is the title track, which includes a guest appearance by songwriter/legend Vic Chesnutt. The title and Chesnutt appearance make you think "ballad" but you get a fun, poppy, sleazy little number that makes you want to sing it. "Drawing Flies" is also a Sleazy/70s/glammy rock kind of T-Rex hit...a MUST listen.

Many indie rock bands are born, live, and die, but the "Beggar Boys" album made me think of Elf Power as a sophisticated group that has gone beyond existing on imagination and weirdness alone. They continue to learn, experiment, and write excellent songs. They are not growing...but have grown..and they are in it for the long haul.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not a bad song on it!, April 14, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Walking With the Beggar Boys (Audio CD)

This is a great album period. This is the first album I've heard by Elf Power and I think it's a great introduction to the band. The album reminds me of a mix between T Rex and Superchunk. There's not a bad track from beginning to finish and the guitars sound phenominal. Hands down one of the best albums of 2004.