So Elated

Radiohead’s “Creep” as a Christmas Song

ben — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 19:37:52 +0000

every christmastime, it seems i end up meeting out-of-place outcasts who feel even more out-of-place and outcast around the holidays. those people need songs too.

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So Elated Song Featured in PBS’ Roadtrip Nation

ben — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:25:28 +0000

“Viral (The Incapable Rival)”, from So Elated’s self titled 2009 release was recently featured in Episode 4 of PBS’ Roadtrip Nation.

You can watch the full episode online here:

Roadtrip Nation (Fall 2009, Episode 4)

Free Christmas Album… The Bewildering Light

ben — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 20:03:56 +0000

Merry Christmas!

Acoustic Indie-Folk, done lo-fi, hushed in a sanctuary amidst wooden ceilings with upright bass, classical guitar, flutes and choirs. New songs and old. a melancholy and provocative take on Christmas.

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Hear what the critics are saying about “So Elated”…

“There is an honesty that underpins their music… an honesty that is so necessary for now… This is soul-stirring music for folk who weren’t lobotomized when they decided to follow Jesus.” (Something Beautiful)

“So Elated officially assume the mantle of [David] Bazan and [Derek] Webb at their self-critical, post-evangelical, anti-religious best …[So Elated] shows a great amount of musical and lyrical, including theological, maturity. This is one group to keep your eyes on in the coming years.” (Fire and the Rose)

“…the songs carry with them a quality that makes them hard to put out of mind. This is best exemplified in the song ‘Viral,’ which lives up to its title with its inexplicable ability to occupy your thoughts for days” (Soul-Audio)

“Meandering mid-west sound that is both familiar and fresh… At times Beatle-esque, at others Waterdeep meets Wilco, [So Elated] have crafted an appealing mix of thoughtfully produced Americana for the soul” (The Canny Shark)

Press quotes about “So Elated”

ben — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 20:21:39 +0000

A few snippets from recent reviews of So Elated’s new self-titled album:

“There is an honesty that underpins their music… an honesty that is so necessary for now… This is soul-stirring music for folk who weren’t lobotomized when they decided to follow Jesus.” (Something Beautiful)

“So Elated officially assume the mantle of [David] Bazan and [Derek] Webb at their self-critical, post-evangelical, anti-religious best …[So Elated] shows a great amount of musical and lyrical, including theological, maturity. This is one group to keep your eyes on in the coming years.” (Fire and the Rose)

“…the songs carry with them a quality that makes them hard to put out of mind. This is best exemplified in the song ‘Viral,’ which lives up to its title with its inexplicable ability to occupy your thoughts for days” (Soul-Audio)

“Meandering mid-west sound that is both familiar and fresh… At times Beatle-esque, at others Waterdeep meets Wilco, [So Elated] have crafted an appealing mix of thoughtfully produced Americana for the soul” (The Canny Shark)

Listen to and Purchase “So Elated” here!

So Elated on iTunes

“Viral” on PBS’ Roadtrip Nation

ben — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 20:11:06 +0000

We just got word that “Viral (the Incapable Rival)”, from So Elated’s new self-titled album, will be featured during the sixth season of PBS’ Roadtrip Nation. The song will also be featured on the upcoming soundtrack for the series. We’ll keep you posted on the details about when the episode will air!