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Third albums are historically band’s bellwether efforts. Having survived the sophomore slump, honed their chops on tour and grown increasingly assured in the studio, many acts—from Hüsker Dü to The Clash, The Replacements, Radiohead, Metallica and At The Drive-In—have delivered their definitive release on their third try. All of that applies to Cage the Elephant’s third album, Melophobia.
The band have significantly broadened their garage-grunge approach, embracing the soft edges of psychedelia and more. The album includes a Spoon-like slink wedded to Flaming Lips’ pomp (“Come A Little Closer”); dreamy, lilting, metaphysical pop (“Telescope
