Hindie-rock group Elephant Stone strikes at the heart of indie lovers with their second album The Glass Box EP. This album is an amalgamation like no other of vocals, bass, guitar, keys and – say what? – the sitar! Front man Rishi Dhir puts his Indian-classical background to good use in Savage Soul, plucking away on this interesting instrument. What sets Elephant Stone apart from other bands is not just their use of the sitar, but that every track on this album is just as unique as the last. While the tracks are fantastic, the short, instrumental intro and outro feel a little out of place, like good ideas left unfinished. This album of only five tracks feels complete with timeless songs created by Elephant Stone.

Published in Volume 65, Number 9 of The Uniter (October 28, 2010)