Elliott Song In The Air CD

2003 release and third full-length from Revelation Records for the Louisville emo band known for its intense stage presence. 10 tracks in a slipcase.

Elliott: Chris Higdon, Kevin Ratterman, Benjamin Clark, Jason Skaggs.
Personnel: Christian Frederickson (viola); Aaron Todovich (keyboards).
Audio Mixer: Kevin Ratterman.
Recording information: NonLinear Studios; VML Studios, Louisville, KY.
Unknown Contributor Role: Benjamin Clark.
Taking many a direct queue from The Cure, Elliott's third full-length album unleashes waves of distorted guitar intermingled with delicate, yet passionate vocals care of frontman, Chris Higdon. While the connection to previous releases is possible to see, the development of the band is also quite evident. The musical aspect laid out through the ten tracks is highly sexual, not in an overt, bludgeoning manner, rather it lulls the listener into a romantic sense of relaxation and bliss. Even with two instrumentals, the album's emotional tenderness hardly ever dissipates. The use of the strings, drum machine and keyboards creates an airy, light feel to back-up the strong presence that the distorted guitar brings to each song. While many of the lyrics are obscure, the poignant, memorable lines hit at the climax in each tune. The flow on the album never varies too much, making for a complete group of songs, instead of ten unorganized numbers. While their beginning might have had many labeling Elliott as just another emo band, the growth and beauty in their albums continues to show their remarkable resiliency and evolution. ~ Kurt Morris

Alternative Press (p.128) - "'Carry On' and 'Pull Like Drag' are worth revisiting."
CMJ (5/503, p.11) - "...Elliot's current incarnation succeeds in generating music struck with great feeling, sincere beauty and enough vivacity to breathe on its own..."