Embarrassment of Riches (EP)

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Embarrassment of Riches
EP by Elephant Micah
Released September 2006
Genre Lo-fi
Label LRRC
Elephant Micah chronology
Tropical Depression
(2006)
Embarrassment of Riches
(2006)
Hindu Windmills
(2006)

Embarrassment of Riches is a 6-song "albumette" by Elephant Micah which was released September 29, 2006 on Micah's own LRRC label. The record was unveiled at a record release party at Micah's alma mater, Earlham College. In late October, the album was reviewed by the Denver Post , probably the largest media publication to review an Elephant Micah release to date. [1]

Elephant Micah is a musical band or stage name of southern Indiana songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Joseph O'Connell. Recording mostly at home, O’Connell has produced an eclectic body of work since beginning the project in 2000. Elephant Micah’s inconsistently available music has become a cult favorite among some lo-fi/indie and folk rock audiences.

LRRC was an online music mail-order and CDR/vinyl-focused independent record label run by Indiana lo-fi musician Joseph O'Connell, best known for his band Elephant Micah. In addition to some of O'Connell's own work, the label released music by Elephant Micah collaborator Jason Henn. The LRRC online store also stocked a variety of what O'Connell called "Homemade Music from Kentuckiana and Abroad," including recordings by regional underground bands like Vollmar, Mt. Gigantic, and Bronze Float.

Earlham College

Earlham College is a private liberal arts college in Richmond, Indiana. The college was established in 1847 by the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) and has a strong focus on Quaker values such as integrity, a commitment to peace and social justice, mutual respect, and community decision-making. It is primarily a residential undergraduate college but it offers a Master of Arts in Teaching and has an affiliated graduate seminary, the Earlham School of Religion, which offers three master's degrees: a Master of Divinity, Master of Ministry, and Master of Arts in Religion.

Professional ratings
Review scores
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Denver Post (favorable) [1]

Track listing

  1. "Feedback, So Long"
  2. "The Ecstasy (Insomnia, Plus One)"
  3. "Events Near Dove Cottage"
  4. "What Directions"
  5. "Red Roving"
  6. "False Aspirants"

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References

  1. 1 2 "More Ebbets Field, Elephant Micah * Chloë Hanslip". Denver Post. 30 October 2006. Retrieved 3 November 2018.