Founded: 2007
Location: United States
Cage the Elephant is an American rock band formed in 2006 in Bowling Green, Kentucky. They moved to England and settled in London in 2008, shortly before their self-titled first album was released. The band currently consists of Matt Shultz (vocals), his older brother Brad Shultz (rhythm guitar), Nick Bockrath (lead guitar), Matthan Minster (guitar, keyboards), Daniel Tichenor (bass), and Jared Champion (drums). The band's first album was released to much success, spawning several successful radio singles and gaining the band a large following in both the United States and the United Kingdom. It was influenced by classic rock, '90s alternative, blues, punk rock and funk music. Lincoln Parish served as the band's lead guitarist from their formation in 2006 until 2013, when he left on good terms to pursue a career in producing.
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"Clearly the same dandy, psychedelic fuzz that ran rife on its predecessor still floats their boats."
This record is subtle, but has staying power, something new for Cage The Elephant.
Another great offering, but with more slow-burning material.
Excepting single Come A Little Closer, the bottom rushing up from almost every track betrays a frustrating lack of depth.
Melophobia means a fear of music. Aptly titled, because any band vying for the title of rock album of the year should fear the music on this record.