Elliott is an American emo band from Louisville, Kentucky. They released three albums and several 7"s in their eight-year career, and were signed to Revelation Records.
After the dissolution of Louisville band Falling Forward, vocalist Chris Higdon, bassist Jonathan Mobley, and drummer Ben Lord would form Elliott in 1995.[1][2] Higdon would take up guitar, and the band would recruit second guitarist Jay Palumbo. After a year with the band, Lord would quit, being replaced by Kevin Ratterman. The band's early influences included Quicksand, Jawbox, and Sunny Day Real Estate.[3]
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.[4]
Shortly after the completion of False Cathedrals, Palumbo and Mobley left the group for personal and creative reasons.[5] 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. In May 2001, the band dropped off a tour with the Toadies amid a "disagreement with management decisions".[6]
Song in the Air, departure of Skaggs, and break up (2003)edit
Between March and May 2002, the band were recording an EP, which eventually turned into an album's worth of material.[7] Following this, they toured across the US in May and June with Christiansen and Liars Academy.[8][9] In August 2002, the band performed at Furnace Fest.[10] In February and March, Elliott supported Further Seems Forever on their headlining US tour.[11]Song in the Air was announced in December 2002, and released in April 2003, through Revelation Records.[12] 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.".[13]
Skaggs left the group shortly after the completion of Song in the Air. He was replaced by Billy Bisig. Shortly after Song in the Air's release, Elliott announced their intention to break up. They completed final tours of Europe and the US, before disbanding in November 2003.[14]
Posthumousedit
Members of Elliott have been busy since the group's demise. Singer/Guitarist Chris Higdon is now fronting the group Frontier(s) alongside members of Automatic, Mouthpiece, Enkindels, Stay Gold and others. They signed to No Sleep Records in March 2009; they later released their debut album There Will Be No Miracles through Arena Rock Recording Company in August 2010.[15] Benny Clark is playing bass in a group named Parlour. Kevin Ratterman operates a recording studio called The Funeral Home.
Reformationedit
The band reunited in 2022 and are scheduled to play Furnace Fest the same year. Future plans are not known, but it's known that Jay Palumbo is involved. [16]
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^Heisel, Scott (April 14, 2002). "Elliott will be in transit once again…". Punknews.org. from the original on May 14, 2020. Retrieved February 20, 2021.
^Heisel, Scott (April 14, 2002). "Christiansen signs to Revelation". Punknews.org. from the original on May 14, 2020. Retrieved February 20, 2021.
^Heisel, Scott (June 16, 2002). "Furnace Fest announces full lineup; I wet my pants". Punknews.org. from the original on May 14, 2020. Retrieved February 27, 2021.
^Heisel, Scott (November 30, 2002). "Further Seems Forever to tour with Elliott, the Beautiful Mistake". Punknews.org. from the original on March 10, 2021. Retrieved March 3, 2021.
^Heisel, Scott (December 30, 2002). "Rev newsbrief: Since By Man, Elliott, Fall Silent, Garrison, and more". Punknews.org. from the original on March 10, 2021. Retrieved March 3, 2021.
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^White, Adam (August 10, 2003). "Elliott (1995-2003)". Punknews.org. from the original on March 10, 2021. Retrieved March 10, 2021.
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Elliott is an American emo band from Louisville Kentucky They released three albums and several 7 s in their eight year career and were signed to Revelation Records ElliottOriginLouisville Kentucky U S GenresIndie rock emoYears active1995 2003 2022 PresentLabelsRevelation InitialMembersChris HigdonBenny ClarkJay PalumboJason SkaggsJonathan MobleyBilly BisigKevin RattermanBen LordWebsiteRevelation Records Profile Contents 1 History 1 1 Formation and early releases 1995 1998 1 2 Song in the Air departure of Skaggs and break up 2003 1 3 Posthumous 1 4 Reformation 2 Discography 3 References 4 External linksHistory editFormation and early releases 1995 1998 edit After the dissolution of Louisville band Falling Forward vocalist Chris Higdon bassist Jonathan Mobley and drummer Ben Lord would form Elliott in 1995 1 2 Higdon would take up guitar and the band would recruit second guitarist Jay Palumbo After a year with the band Lord would quit being replaced by Kevin Ratterman The band s early influences included Quicksand Jawbox and Sunny Day Real Estate 3 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 4 Shortly after the completion of False Cathedrals Palumbo and Mobley left the group for personal and creative reasons 5 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 In May 2001 the band dropped off a tour with the Toadies amid a disagreement with management decisions 6 Song in the Air departure of Skaggs and break up 2003 edit Between March and May 2002 the band were recording an EP which eventually turned into an album s worth of material 7 Following this they toured across the US in May and June with Christiansen and Liars Academy 8 9 In August 2002 the band performed at Furnace Fest 10 In February and March Elliott supported Further Seems Forever on their headlining US tour 11 Song in the Air was announced in December 2002 and released in April 2003 through Revelation Records 12 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 13 Skaggs left the group shortly after the completion of Song in the Air He was replaced by Billy Bisig Shortly after Song in the Air s release Elliott announced their intention to break up They completed final tours of Europe and the US before disbanding in November 2003 14 Posthumous edit Members of Elliott have been busy since the group s demise Singer Guitarist Chris Higdon is now fronting the group Frontier s alongside members of Automatic Mouthpiece Enkindels Stay Gold and others They signed to No Sleep Records in March 2009 they later released their debut album There Will Be No Miracles through Arena Rock Recording Company in August 2010 15 Benny Clark is playing bass in a group named Parlour Kevin Ratterman operates a recording studio called The Funeral Home Reformation edit The band reunited in 2022 and are scheduled to play Furnace Fest the same year Future plans are not known but it s known that Jay Palumbo is involved 16 Discography editDate of Release Title Label Format 1997 In Transit Initial Records 7 1998 Elliott Sunday Evening Dinner Club Kid Dynamite Split EP I Stand Alone 7 August 4 1998 U S Songs Revelation Records CD LP January 11 2000 If They Do EP Initial Records CD 7 January 11 2000 Will You Revelation Records 7 August 22 2000 False Cathedrals Revelation Records CD LP April 23 2003 Song in the Air Revelation Records CD LP October 4 2005 Photorecording Revelation Records CD DVD Box Set April 20 2013 Songs in a Transit Wind Simba Recordings LPReferences edit Elliott Punk Rock Academy 2001 Archived from the original on December 2 2023 Retrieved February 16 2024 Elliott page at Revelation Records Archived from the original on 2010 01 19 Retrieved 2009 12 27 Elliott 14 12 05 Mail metalorgie com December 2005 Archived from the original on February 16 2024 Retrieved February 16 2024 I think it is obvious and easily perceptible that our influences have evolved over the years and changes in line up We moved from music incorporating post hardcore elements on US Songs inspired by Quicksand Jawbox Sunny Day Real Estate etc PopMatters review of False Cathedrals Archived from the original on 2009 04 29 Retrieved 2009 12 27 Den Tim September 1 2000 Elliott Lollipop Magazine Archived from the original on October 12 2021 Retrieved December 10 2023 Paul Aubin May 12 2001 Elliott Says Bye Bye to One Hit Wonders Punknews org Archived from the original on February 11 2021 Retrieved February 10 2021 Heisel Scott March 10 2002 Elliott s plans for the future Punknews org Archived from the original on May 14 2020 Retrieved February 16 2021 Heisel Scott April 14 2002 Elliott will be in transit once again Punknews org Archived from the original on May 14 2020 Retrieved February 20 2021 Heisel Scott April 14 2002 Christiansen signs to Revelation Punknews org Archived from the original on May 14 2020 Retrieved February 20 2021 Heisel Scott June 16 2002 Furnace Fest announces full lineup I wet my pants Punknews org Archived from the original on May 14 2020 Retrieved February 27 2021 Heisel Scott November 30 2002 Further Seems Forever to tour with Elliott the Beautiful Mistake Punknews org Archived from the original on March 10 2021 Retrieved March 3 2021 Heisel Scott December 30 2002 Rev newsbrief Since By Man Elliott Fall Silent Garrison and more Punknews org Archived from the original on March 10 2021 Retrieved March 3 2021 Pitchfork review of Song In The Air Archived from the original on 2009 02 14 Retrieved 2008 11 20 White Adam August 10 2003 Elliott 1995 2003 Punknews org Archived from the original on March 10 2021 Retrieved March 10 2021 Yancey Bryne June 18 2010 Frontier s ex Elliott announce debut LP Punknews org Retrieved October 20 2022 The Funeral Home s website Archived from the original on 2019 07 19 Retrieved 2021 03 10 External links editElliott discography at Discogs Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Elliott band amp oldid 1211558089, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
