Vinyl: Elephant King
- Kris
- Mar 18, 2017
- 2 min read
Elephant King
Side A: Elephant King, Joy & Sorrow, Traverse, Tres Capos, Timepiece
Side B: Adventures in Sawyerland, Be Still, Overtime, Bongolo, Coronation, Anchor
Joined Collection: I splurged on myself online
The most awesome feeling in the world is the anticipation of knowing that there's something in the mail that will be arriving to you (unless it's around the holidays, then that feeling turn into anxiety, no?). As long as it isn't delayed, and as long as it isn't something the entire world is talking about while you're out of the loop - i.e my boyfriend's copy of Zelda...
Okay I admit, perhaps the mail system is more stressful than it is exciting. But knowing something is on its way to me is one of my favorite things. It gives me something to look forward to at the end of the day. So, when I feel the need to treat myself, I hit the internet and find something I am really excited for, whether it's new clothes, or band merch, or occasionally something expensively awesome like the time I bought a hammock. Hey now, it came in handy!
By sending it through the mail, I have more days to enjoy the excitement of anticipation. But this blog is not about the postal service. It's about the coolest dang record, which I received this week:
I am in the process of moving, so with my footprint in two homes right now, of course the gift to myself arrived when I was at the opposite location. Boyfriend took good care to bring it in and save it for me to open.
The record is Trace Bundy's Elephant King and, through Spartan Records, was released with this limited design variant called "Brown, Bone, and Olive Green Swirl." Only 250 were made!
I've been listening to Trace Bundy's music for years, after discovering his acoustic guitar style in college. Though acoustic, his live performances captured through YouTube, show me that he has an incredible stage presence and a enrapturing play style. I've been supporting his music and wanting to see him perform live ever since. And actually, the stars finally aligned, so Boyfriend and I have tickets to see his MD show this April.
Receiving this record has only built up my excitement even more. I already own a digital copy, but there's something really special about the way acoustic guitar blends into the vibrations of the record player. Watching it spin is actually quite relaxing too; the color variation allows your eye to gravitate towards the rotation. It's one of those albums that utterly captivates you.
Which is exactly what a record should do in this distracting, fast-paced, digital age. I welcome the time to slow down, listen, and watch.
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