Elliott (band)
| Elliott | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Louisville |
| Genres |
Indie rock, Emo, Dream pop |
| Years active | 1995–2003 |
| Labels | Revelation Records, Initial Records |
| Associated acts | Falling Forward, Frontier(s) |
| Website | Revelation Records Profile |
| Members |
Chris Higdon: Vocals, guitar Benny Clark: Guitar Jay Palumbo: Guitar Jason Skaggs: Bass Jonathan Mobley: Bass Billy Bisig: Bass Kevin Ratterman: Drums Ben Lord: Drums |
Elliott was an American post-hardcore band from Louisville, Kentucky. They released three albums and several 7"s in their eight-year existence, and were signed to Revelation Records.
The group was formed in 1995 after the demise of lauded Louisville hardcore outfit Falling Forward. FF drummer Ben Lord soon left the band, so new drummer Kevin Ratterman was recruited, joining Chris Higdon (vocals/guitar), Jay Palumbo (guitar) and Jonathan Mobley (bass). Ratterman (who was also a producer and an engineer) would go on to play a large part in writing and producing Elliott's music.
In 1997, Elliott released their debut 7", In Transit. Their first full-length, US Songs, followed in 1998.
2000's False Cathedrals was a more polished affair than its predecessor, featuring vocal harmonies and more piano than US Songs. False Cathedrals is Elliott's most popular release. It was met with critical acclaim by a broad cross-section of the underground rock community. According to Revelation Records, it is amongst the highest selling albums in the label's back-catalogue.
Shortly after the completion of False Cathedrals, Palumbo and Mobley left the group to pursue other musical interests. Jason Skaggs took over on bass, and Falling Forward's Benny Clark was enlisted to play guitar. Clark's ethereal, effects-heavy sound would go on to have a significant impact on Elliott's music.
Elliott's third album, Song in the Air, was released in 2003. It marked another stylistic shift for the group, incorporating more post-rock influences, as well as live string arrangements by the Louisville group Rachel's. Pitchfork Media called Song in the Air "a far more dynamic and internally cohesive record than any of the group's previous efforts.".
Skaggs left the group shortly after the completion of Song in the Air. He was replaced by Billy Bisig.
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