Cage the Elephant

Cage the Elephant is an American rock band formed in Bowling Green, Kentucky. They gained visibility with their 2008 self-titled debut and have released subsequent albums including Thank You, Happy Birthday and Melophobia.

Debut album released in 2008. Thank You, Happy Birthday released January 11, 2011 (mentioned in a review). "Melophobia" explained by Matthew Shultz as meaning "fear of music". "Ain't No Rest For The Wicked" was used in the Borderlands video game trailer (mentioned in a review). Alison Mosshart is credited with guest vocals on the track "It's Just Forever" in the Melophobia review.

DeBaser hosts a handful of mostly positive reviews of Cage the Elephant, highlighting their debut, second album and Melophobia. Reviewers praise the band's mix of chaos and melody, cite standout tracks like "Ain't No Rest For The Wicked" and "Come a Little Closer," and note collaborations and artistic intentions. Overall the coverage frames the band as a maturing, inventive rock group.

For:Fans of indie/alternative rock, garage-rock and punk-blues; listeners who appreciate energetic, melodic and slightly chaotic rock.