Down the Elements

2000 studio album by Japancakes From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Down the Elements is an EP by indie rock band Japancakes.[3][4] It was released in 2000 on Kindercore.[5]

ReleasedApril 20, 2000
GenreIndie rock
Length35:20
LabelKindercore
Quick facts Studio album by Japancakes, Released ...
Down the Elements
Studio album by
Japancakes
ReleasedApril 20, 2000
GenreIndie rock
Length35:20
LabelKindercore
ProducerAndy Baker
Japancakes chronology
If I Could See Dallas
(1999)		 Down the Elements
(2000)		 The Sleepy Strange
(2001)
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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusicStarStarStarStar[1]
Pitchfork4.0/10[2]
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Production

The EP was produced by Andy Baker.[6] Its songs were taken from the same recording sessions that produced the band's debut release.[7]

Critical reception

In his review for Westword, Michael Roberts wrote: "[Frontman Eric] Berg creates instrumental music that's alternately stirring and meditative, straightforward and intricate, undemanding and daring. But whereas Tortoise, an obvious influence, can sometimes seem a bit clinical, Japancakes retains a garagey, hey-kids-let's-put-on-a-show feel. It's esoterica of a notably warm and inviting sort."[6] CMJ New Music Report deemed "A. W. Sonic" "an impossibly buoyant 11-minute jam."[5]

Track listing

  1. "Version 1"
  2. "A. W. Sonic"
  3. "Sputnik"
  4. "Down the Elements"

References

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