Elliot

Elliott was a rock band from Louisville, Kentucky. They released four albums and several 7"s in their eight-year existence, and were signed to Revelation Records.The band formed in 1995 after the demise of lauded Louisville hardcore outfit Falling Forward. FF drummer Ben Lord soon left the group, so Chris Higdon, Jay Palumbo, and Jonathan Mobley were joined by drummer Kevin Ratterman. A producer and engineer as well as a drummer, Ratterman would go on to play a large part in writing and producing Elliott's music.In 1997, Elliott released their debut 7", In Transit. Their first full-length, US Songs, followed in 1998.2000's False Cathedrals was a more polished affair than its predecessor, featuring vocal harmonies and more piano than US Songs. Shortly after the album's completion, but before its release, Palumbo left the band to pursue other musical interests. He was replaced by Benny Clark, whose ethereal, effects-heavy sound provided a stark contrast to Palumbo's style.False Cathedrals is Elliott's most popular release. According to Revelation Records, it is amongst the highest selling albums in the label's back-catalogue.The band's third album, Song in the Air, was released in 2003. It marked another stylistic shift for the band, incorporating more ambient post-rock influences, as well as live string arrangements.Shortly after Song in the Air's release, Elliott announced their intention to break up. They completed final tours of Europe and the US, before disbanding in November 2003.A posthumous release, Photorecording, featured a CD with live tracks and a collection of demos/b-sides, and a DVD with a documentary about their final US tour, and live footage.Members of Elliott have been busy since the band's demise. Singer/Guitarist Chris Higdon is working with his wife on a new photography business, and is writing new material. Benny Clark is playing bass in a group named Parlour. Kevin Ratterman has continued to establish himself as an in-demand producer -- he also played bass in Your Black Star (2004-2005) and is currently part of the trio Wax Fang.