Elephant Shoe saw Arab Strap embracing a more polished, varied sound, incorporating more melodic elements and a wider range of instrumentation while retaining their characteristic lyrical directness. This marked a significant evolution from their earlier, more abrasive work.
- Elephant Shoe was produced by Russell Burn and Arab Strap, and recorded at Chem19 Studios in Hamilton, Scotland.
- The album charted at number 41 on the UK Albums Chart.
- "The Shy Retirer" was released as the lead single from the album, reaching number 37 on the UK Singles Chart.
Arab Strap are a Scottish post-punk band known for their spoken-word vocals and electronic influences. This album followed their 1998 debut "The Week Never Starts Round Here" and preceded their 2001 album "The Quiet Violence of Dreams".
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