Track Listing

Disc 1:

1. Centennial
2. In a Cave
3. Graves
4. Juno
5. Tessellate
6. Sixties remake
7. The Harrowing Adventures Of...
8. Nursery Academy
9. Your English Is Good
10. Listen to the Math
11. The Baskervilles

Disc 2:

1. Centennial (Dntel Remix)
2. Tessellate by (Tom Campesinos! Remix)
3. Nursery, Academy (Flower Forever Remix)
4. Listen to the Math (The Good Life Remix)
5. Tessellate (Field Music Remix)
6. Friends of P (exclusive UK only track)
7. New New Song (exclusive UK only track)

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #54769 in Music
• Released on: 2008-05-05
• Number of discs: 1
• Formats: Enhanced, Extra tracks
• Dimensions: .27 pounds

CD Description
Preceded by two well-received EPs, 'Elephant Shell' is the debut full-length album from Canadian indie rockers Tokyo Police Club. Featuring the anthemic and jangly single 'Tessellate', this release sees something of a calming of pace for the band (with 'Listen To The Math' standing out as a downbeat highlight). While still frenetic and noisy, 'Elephant Shell' shows a developing sensitivity to dynamic range and emotional mood. The focus, though, remains the communication of catchy pop hooks and the boundless vigour with which they aredelivered.

Customer Reviews

Excellent debut album
When listening to this album it's easy to pick out the influences on this band. They move from Bloc Party-esque guitar and drums to Editors high pitched echoing lead guitar in another. However, one thing that is truly distinctive is lead singer and bassist Dave Monks' voice. I'm fairly sure it's not meant to be that high but it really works!

With catchy riffs, excellent drums and Dave's crystal clear voice, it's a great combination. If you are a fan of Bloc Party/Editors/Snowden you may well enjoy this album.

Best song on the album for me is "Tessellate" which has one of the catchiest piano riffs around. It craves a massive chorus to go along with the brilliant verses but just doesn't quite get there. A bit of a disappointment but doesn't hold back the album at all.

Other great songs on the album are the Editors influenced "Sixties Remake" and also "Your English is Good".

Great debut album from an interesting band: here's hoping they go far.

brilliant
This album has not left my CD player since I bought it, not quite as good as "a lesson in crime" but bloody close, jangly guitars + strong drum beats sum up this album simply but it is far more than that, track 5 is a particular stand out.