Sky Swimming by Elephant - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

The U.K. duo of Amelia Rivas and Christian Pinchbeck lurk in the land where ‘60s girl-group pop meets a gothic end. Like any number of musical ensembles that feature heavily reverbed female vocals and dreamlike instrumentation, Elephant seek to replicate that aching twinge of nostalgia that comes with imagining the past as being so far away it hurts. Rivas’ voice is well-suited for the task, and the duo’s decision to move beyond their lo-fi start is as inevitable as it is necessary. “Allured” captures the feeling they’re looking for without harming their sound. “Elusive Youth” nails the modernized '60s pop sound they desire without the pained lethargy of Lana Del Rey. Speaking of whom, “Shipwrecked” takes on a deliberately Del Rey–like catatonic vibe for a David Lynch–style experience where dreams and reality warp together as one. “Come to Me” adds a solid backbeat that’s deliberately missing throughout most of the album; it's a welcomed moment of convention, even if Elephant know they can’t get too dependent on it without losing their quirky sound.

1. Assembly

Primary Artist: Elephant; Main Performer
Composer: Rivas, Pinchbeck; Composer

2. Skyscraper

Primary Artist: Elephant; Main Performer
Composer: Rivas/pinchbeck; Composer

3. Allured

Primary Artist: Elephant; Main Performer
Composer: Rivas, Pinchbeck; Composer

4. Ants

Primary Artist: Elephant; Main Performer
Composer: Rivas, Pinchbeck; Composer

5. Elusive Youth

Primary Artist: Elephant; Main Performer
Composer: Rivas, Pinchbeck; Composer

6. Shipwrecked

Primary Artist: Elephant; Main Performer
Composer: Rivas, Pinchbeck; Composer

7. Torn Tongues

Primary Artist: Elephant; Main Performer
Composer: Rivas, Pinchbeck; Composer

8. Come To Me

Primary Artist: Elephant; Main Performer
Composer: Rivas, Pinchbeck; Composer

9. TV Dinner

Primary Artist: Elephant; Main Performer
Composer: Rivas, Pinchbeck; Composer

10. Sky Swimming

Primary Artist: Elephant; Main Performer
Composer: Rivas, Pinchbeck; Composer

11. Golden

Primary Artist: Elephant; Main Performer
Composer: Rivas, Pinchbeck; Composer

12. Shapeshifter

Primary Artist: Elephant; Main Performer
Composer: Rivas, Pinchbeck; Composer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

12 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

42 minutes and 46 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1400x1400 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

8/12 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

4/12 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Alternative, Electronic

Label

Memphis Industries

Music Distribution Service

Redeye Inc.

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English (United States)
French (France)

Popularity

Release Date

Apr 26, 2014

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

5060146094627