Name: Social Cues by Cage The Elephant
Brand: Cage The Elephant
SKU: 886447488812
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 3.5 (91 reviews)

ALBUM

Is this album a soundtrack of a future imaginary film? For their fifth studio album, Cage the Elephant decided to take a very cinematic approach. Social Cues was conceived at a time where the band’s leader, Matt Shultz was going through an emotional break-up. These songs therefore have a cathartic motivation, and the band chose the aesthetics of John Carpenter’s horror films to translate this dwindling love. Recorded in Nashville and Los Angeles, the American six-piece’s album describes a dull interior landscape, which is reflected in a little gem like Goodbye, in which a classical orchestra (in particular a piano and strings) mixes with pop rock instruments.

The other surprise of the album was the duet with Beck on Night Running, in which dub is mixed with rock guitars. Outside of Carpenter, Shultz would also have been influenced by Fassbinder while writing Social Cues. The emotional power of these two directors’ films can be felt in songs requiring a thick skin (Ready to Let Go, House of Glass, Tokyo Smoke, and especially Broken Boy with its aggressive rhythm…), while Skin and Bones and Love’s the Only Way offer up some hope in this half-horrific half-depressive work. Another influence - of a different kind – is a tribute to David Bowie’s Ashes to Ashes in the chorus of the album’s titular song. For a young man burnt by love, it was probably the perfect reference. © Nicolas Magenham/Qobuz

1. Broken Boy

by Cage The Elephant

Acoustic Guitar: Matt Shultz; Performer
Bass: Daniel Tichenor; Performer
Celesta: Nick Bockrath; Performer
Drums: Jared Champion; Performer
Guitar: Nick Bockrath
Brad Shultz; Performer
Lyricist: Jared Champion
Matt Shultz
Nick Bockrath
John Hill
Brad Shultz
Daniel Tichenor
Matthan Minster; Composer
Engineer: Jeremy Ferguson
Rob Cohen; Production
Keyboard: Nick Bockrath
Matthan Minster; Performer
Performer: Cage The Elephant
Nick Bockrath; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Randy Merrill; Production
Primary Artist: Cage The Elephant; Main Performer
Composer: Nick Bockrath
John Hill
Brad Shultz
Daniel Tichenor
Jared Champion
Matthan Minster
Matt Shultz; Composer
Organ: Matthan Minster
Nick Bockrath; Performer
Mixing Engineer: Tom Elmhirst; Production
Percussion: Kyle Davis; Performer
Piano: Nick Bockrath
Matthan Minster; Performer
Synthesizer: Nick Bockrath
Matthan Minster
John Hill; Performer
Vibraphone: Matthan Minster; Performer
Vocals: Matt Shultz; Performer
Producer: John Hill; Production
Vocal Producer: Rob Cohen; Production
Unknown Contributor Role: Nick Bockrath
Matthan Minster; Other

2. Social Cues

by Cage The Elephant

Acoustic Guitar: Matt Shultz; Performer
Bass: Daniel Tichenor; Performer
Celesta: Nick Bockrath; Performer
Drums: Jared Champion; Performer
Guitar: Nick Bockrath
Brad Shultz; Performer
Lyricist: Matthan Minster
Nick Bockrath
John Hill
Brad Shultz
Daniel Tichenor
Jared Champion
Matt Shultz; Composer
Engineer: Jeremy Ferguson
Rob Cohen; Production
Keyboard: Nick Bockrath
Matthan Minster; Performer
Performer: Cage The Elephant
Nick Bockrath; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Randy Merrill; Production
Primary Artist: Cage The Elephant; Main Performer
Composer: Nick Bockrath
John Hill
Brad Shultz
Daniel Tichenor
Jared Champion
Matthan Minster
Matt Shultz; Composer
Organ: Nick Bockrath
Matthan Minster; Performer
Mixing Engineer: Tom Elmhirst; Production
Percussion: Kyle Davis; Performer
Piano: Matthan Minster
Nick Bockrath; Performer
Synthesizer: Matthan Minster
Nick Bockrath; Performer
Vibraphone: Matthan Minster; Performer
Vocals: Matt Shultz; Performer
Producer: John Hill; Production
Vocal Producer: Rob Cohen; Production
Unknown Contributor Role: Nick Bockrath
Matthan Minster; Other

3. Black Madonna

by Cage The Elephant

Acoustic Guitar: Matt Shultz; Performer
Background Vocals: The W. Crimm Singers
Katie Schecter; Performer
Bass: Dave Stone
Daniel Tichenor; Performer
Celesta: Nick Bockrath; Performer
Cello: Jacob Braun
Ginger Murphy; Performer
Lyricist: Daniel Tichenor
Nick Bockrath
Matt Shultz
Matthan Minster
Jared Champion
Brad Shultz; Composer
Conductor: David Campbell; Conductor
Drums: Jared Champion; Performer
Guitar: Nick Bockrath
Brad Shultz; Performer
Engineer: Rob Cohen
Jeremy Ferguson; Production
Keyboard: Nick Bockrath
Matthan Minster; Performer
Percussion: Kyle Davis; Performer
Composer: Brad Shultz
Daniel Tichenor
Jared Champion
Matthan Minster
Matt Shultz
Nick Bockrath; Composer
Organ: Nick Bockrath
Matthan Minster; Performer
Performer: Cage The Elephant
Nick Bockrath; Performer
Piano: Nick Bockrath
Matthan Minster; Performer
Synthesizer: Matthan Minster
Nick Bockrath; Performer
Viola: Leah Katz
Andrew Duckles; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Randy Merrill; Production
Mixing Engineer: Tom Elmhirst; Production
Vibraphone: Matthan Minster; Performer
Violin: Charlie Bisharat
Gina Corso
Mario Deleon
Sara Parkins
Lisa Dodlinger
Kerenza Peacock; Performer
Vocals: Matt Shultz; Performer
Orchestra: Steve Trudell; Ensemble
Producer: John Hill; Production
Programmer: John Hill; Production
Primary Artist: Cage The Elephant; Main Performer
Vocal Producer: Rob Cohen; Production
Unknown Contributor Role: Nick Bockrath
Matthan Minster; Other

4. Night Running

by Cage The Elephant, Beck

Acoustic Guitar: Matt Shultz; Performer
Bass: Daniel Tichenor; Performer
Celesta: Nick Bockrath; Performer
Drums: Jared Champion; Performer
Lyricist: Natalie Belle Bergman
Beck Hanson
Cage The Elephant; Composer
Engineer: Jeremy Ferguson
Rob Cohen
David "elevator" Greenbaum; Production
Guitar: Nick Bockrath
Brad Shultz; Performer
Horn: Elliot Bergman; Performer
Keyboard: Matthan Minster
Nick Bockrath; Performer
Organ: Nick Bockrath
Matthan Minster; Performer
Percussion: Kyle Davis; Performer
Piano: Nick Bockrath
Matthan Minster; Performer
Composer: Cage The Elephant
Beck Hanson
Natalie Belle Bergman; Composer
Performer: Cage The Elephant
Beck
Nick Bockrath
Elliot Bergman
Cage The Elephant & Beck; Performer
Synthesizer: Matthan Minster
John Hill
Nick Bockrath; Performer
Vibraphone: Matthan Minster; Performer
Vocals: Matt Shultz; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Randy Merrill; Production
Mixing Engineer: Tom Elmhirst; Production
Producer: John Hill; Production
Programmer: John Hill; Production
Primary Artist: Beck
Cage The Elephant; Main Performer
Vocal Producer: Rob Cohen; Production
Unknown Contributor Role: Nick Bockrath
Matthan Minster; Other

5. Skin and Bones

by Cage The Elephant

Acoustic Guitar: Matt Shultz; Performer
Background Vocals: Katie Schecter
The W. Crimm Singers; Performer
Bass: Daniel Tichenor; Performer
Celesta: Nick Bockrath; Performer
Drums: Jared Champion; Performer
Lyricist: Cage The Elephant; Composer
Guitar: Brad Shultz
Nick Bockrath; Performer
Keyboard: Nick Bockrath
Matthan Minster; Performer
Performer: Nick Bockrath
Cage The Elephant; Performer
Engineer: Jeremy Ferguson
Rob Cohen; Production
Primary Artist: Cage The Elephant; Main Performer
Composer: Cage The Elephant; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Randy Merrill; Production
Mixing Engineer: Tom Elmhirst; Production
Organ: Matthan Minster
Nick Bockrath; Performer
Percussion: Kyle Davis; Performer
Piano: Matthan Minster
Nick Bockrath; Performer
Synthesizer: Nick Bockrath
Matthan Minster; Performer
Vibraphone: Matthan Minster; Performer
Vocals: Matt Shultz; Performer
Producer: John Hill; Production
Vocal Producer: Rob Cohen; Production
Unknown Contributor Role: Nick Bockrath
Matthan Minster; Other

6. Ready To Let Go

by Cage The Elephant

Acoustic Guitar: Matt Shultz; Performer
Background Vocals: Katie Schecter
The W. Crimm Singers; Performer
Bass: Daniel Tichenor; Performer
Celesta: Nick Bockrath; Performer
Drums: Jared Champion; Performer
Lyricist: Cage The Elephant; Composer
Guitar: Brad Shultz
Nick Bockrath; Performer
Keyboard: Nick Bockrath
Matthan Minster; Performer
Performer: Nick Bockrath
Cage The Elephant; Performer
Engineer: Jeremy Ferguson
Rob Cohen; Production
Primary Artist: Cage The Elephant; Main Performer
Composer: Cage The Elephant; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Randy Merrill; Production
Mixing Engineer: Tom Elmhirst; Production
Organ: Matthan Minster
Nick Bockrath; Performer
Percussion: Kyle Davis; Performer
Piano: Matthan Minster
Nick Bockrath; Performer
Synthesizer: Nick Bockrath
Matthan Minster; Performer
Vibraphone: Matthan Minster; Performer
Vocals: Matt Shultz; Performer
Producer: John Hill; Production
Vocal Producer: Rob Cohen; Production
Unknown Contributor Role: Nick Bockrath
Matthan Minster; Other

7. House Of Glass

by Cage The Elephant

Acoustic Guitar: Matt Shultz; Performer
Bass: Daniel Tichenor; Performer
Celesta: Nick Bockrath; Performer
Drums: Jared Champion; Performer
Guitar: Brad Shultz
Nick Bockrath; Performer
Lyricist: Cage The Elephant; Composer
Engineer: Jeremy Ferguson
Rob Cohen; Production
Keyboard: Matthan Minster
Nick Bockrath; Performer
Organ: Nick Bockrath
Matthan Minster; Performer
Percussion: Kyle Davis; Performer
Piano: Matthan Minster
Nick Bockrath; Performer
Composer: Cage The Elephant; Composer
Performer: Cage The Elephant
Nick Bockrath; Performer
Synthesizer: Nick Bockrath
Matthan Minster; Performer
Vibraphone: Matthan Minster; Performer
Vocals: Matt Shultz; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Randy Merrill; Production
Mixing Engineer: Tom Elmhirst; Production
Producer: John Hill; Production
Programmer: John Hill; Production
Primary Artist: Cage The Elephant; Main Performer
Vocal Producer: Rob Cohen; Production
Unknown Contributor Role: Nick Bockrath
Matthan Minster; Other

8. Love's The Only Way

by Cage The Elephant

Acoustic Guitar: Matt Shultz; Performer
Bass: Daniel Tichenor
Dave Stone; Performer
Celesta: Nick Bockrath; Performer
Cello: Ginger Murphy
Jacob Braun; Performer
Drums: Jared Champion; Performer
Guitar: Nick Bockrath
Brad Shultz; Performer
Lyricist: Cage The Elephant; Composer
Conductor: David Campbell; Conductor
Engineer: Jeremy Ferguson
Rob Cohen; Production
Keyboard: Nick Bockrath
Matthan Minster; Performer
Performer: Nick Bockrath
Cage The Elephant; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Randy Merrill; Production
Primary Artist: Cage The Elephant; Main Performer
Orchestra: Steve Trudell; Ensemble
Composer: Cage The Elephant; Composer
Mixing Engineer: Tom Elmhirst; Production
Organ: Matthan Minster
Nick Bockrath; Performer
Percussion: Kyle Davis; Performer
Piano: Matthan Minster
Nick Bockrath; Performer
Synthesizer: Matthan Minster
John Hill
Nick Bockrath; Performer
Vibraphone: Matthan Minster; Performer
Viola: Andrew Duckles
Leah Katz; Performer
Violin: Mario Deleon
Gina Corso
Charlie Bisharat
Kerenza Peacock
Lisa Dodlinger
Sara Parkins; Performer
Vocals: Matt Shultz; Performer
Producer: John Hill; Production
Vocal Producer: Rob Cohen; Production
Unknown Contributor Role: Nick Bockrath
Matthan Minster; Other

9. The War Is Over

by Cage The Elephant

Acoustic Guitar: Matt Shultz; Performer
Background Vocals: Katie Schecter
The W. Crimm Singers; Performer
Bass: Daniel Tichenor; Performer
Celesta: Nick Bockrath; Performer
Drums: Jared Champion; Performer
Lyricist: Cage The Elephant; Composer
Guitar: Brad Shultz
Nick Bockrath; Performer
Keyboard: Nick Bockrath
Matthan Minster; Performer
Performer: Nick Bockrath
Cage The Elephant; Performer
Engineer: Jeremy Ferguson
Rob Cohen; Production
Primary Artist: Cage The Elephant; Main Performer
Composer: Cage The Elephant; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Randy Merrill; Production
Mixing Engineer: Tom Elmhirst; Production
Organ: Matthan Minster
Nick Bockrath; Performer
Percussion: Kyle Davis; Performer
Piano: Matthan Minster
Nick Bockrath; Performer
Synthesizer: Nick Bockrath
Matthan Minster; Performer
Vibraphone: Matthan Minster; Performer
Vocals: Matt Shultz; Performer
Producer: John Hill; Production
Vocal Producer: Rob Cohen; Production
Unknown Contributor Role: Nick Bockrath
Matthan Minster; Other

10. Dance Dance

by Cage The Elephant

Acoustic Guitar: Matt Shultz; Performer
Background Vocals: Katie Schecter
The W. Crimm Singers; Performer
Bass: Daniel Tichenor; Performer
Celesta: Nick Bockrath; Performer
Cello: Matt Combs; Performer
Drums: Jared Champion; Performer
Guitar: Brad Shultz
Nick Bockrath; Performer
Lyricist: John Hill
Cage The Elephant; Composer
Engineer: Jeremy Ferguson
Rob Cohen; Production
Keyboard: Nick Bockrath
Matthan Minster; Performer
Performer: Nick Bockrath
Cage The Elephant; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Randy Merrill; Production
Primary Artist: Cage The Elephant; Main Performer
Composer: Cage The Elephant
John Hill; Composer
Organ: Nick Bockrath
Matthan Minster; Performer
Mixing Engineer: Tom Elmhirst; Production
Percussion: Kyle Davis; Performer
Piano: Matthan Minster
Nick Bockrath; Performer
Synthesizer: Nick Bockrath
Matthan Minster; Performer
Vibraphone: Matthan Minster; Performer
Viola: Matt Combs; Performer
Violin: Matt Combs; Performer
Vocals: Matt Shultz; Performer
Producer: John Hill; Production
Vocal Producer: Rob Cohen; Production
Unknown Contributor Role: Nick Bockrath
Matthan Minster; Other

11. What I'm Becoming

by Cage The Elephant

Acoustic Guitar: Matt Shultz; Performer
Bass: Daniel Tichenor; Performer
Celesta: Nick Bockrath; Performer
Cello: Matt Combs; Performer
Drums: Jared Champion; Performer
Lyricist: Cage The Elephant; Composer
Engineer: Jeremy Ferguson
Rob Cohen; Production
Guitar: Nick Bockrath
Brad Shultz; Performer
Keyboard: Nick Bockrath
Matthan Minster; Performer
Organ: Nick Bockrath
Matthan Minster; Performer
Percussion: Kyle Davis; Performer
Composer: Cage The Elephant; Composer
Performer: Cage The Elephant
Nick Bockrath; Performer
Piano: Matthan Minster
Nick Bockrath; Performer
Synthesizer: Nick Bockrath
Matthan Minster; Performer
Vibraphone: Matthan Minster; Performer
Viola: Matt Combs; Performer
Violin: Matt Combs; Performer
Vocals: Matt Shultz; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Randy Merrill; Production
Mixing Engineer: Tom Elmhirst; Production
Producer: John Hill; Production
Programmer: John Hill; Production
Primary Artist: Cage The Elephant; Main Performer
Vocal Producer: Rob Cohen; Production
Unknown Contributor Role: Nick Bockrath
Matthan Minster; Other

12. Tokyo Smoke

by Cage The Elephant

Acoustic Guitar: Matt Shultz; Performer
Bass: Daniel Tichenor; Performer
Celesta: Nick Bockrath; Performer
Cello: Matt Combs; Performer
Drums: Jared Champion; Performer
Guitar: Nick Bockrath
Brad Shultz; Performer
Lyricist: Cage The Elephant; Composer
Engineer: Jeremy Ferguson
Rob Cohen; Production
Keyboard: Nick Bockrath
Matthan Minster; Performer
Performer: Cage The Elephant
Nick Bockrath; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Randy Merrill; Production
Primary Artist: Cage The Elephant; Main Performer
Composer: Cage The Elephant; Composer
Organ: Nick Bockrath
Matthan Minster; Performer
Mixing Engineer: Tom Elmhirst; Production
Percussion: Kyle Davis; Performer
Piano: Matthan Minster
Nick Bockrath; Performer
Synthesizer: Nick Bockrath
Matthan Minster; Performer
Vibraphone: Matthan Minster; Performer
Viola: Matt Combs; Performer
Violin: Matt Combs; Performer
Vocals: Matt Shultz; Performer
Producer: John Hill; Production
Vocal Producer: Rob Cohen; Production
Unknown Contributor Role: Nick Bockrath
Matthan Minster; Other

13. Goodbye

by Cage The Elephant

Acoustic Guitar: Matt Shultz; Performer
Bass: Daniel Tichenor
Dave Stone; Performer
Celesta: Nick Bockrath; Performer
Cello: Ginger Murphy
Jacob Braun; Performer
Drums: Jared Champion; Performer
Guitar: Nick Bockrath
Brad Shultz; Performer
Lyricist: Cage The Elephant; Composer
Conductor: David Campbell; Conductor
Engineer: Jeremy Ferguson
Rob Cohen; Production
Keyboard: Matthan Minster
John Hill
Nick Bockrath; Performer
Performer: Nick Bockrath
Cage The Elephant; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Randy Merrill; Production
Primary Artist: Cage The Elephant; Main Performer
Orchestra: Steve Trudell; Ensemble
Composer: Cage The Elephant; Composer
Mixing Engineer: Tom Elmhirst; Production
Organ: Matthan Minster
Nick Bockrath; Performer
Percussion: Kyle Davis; Performer
Piano: Matthan Minster
Nick Bockrath; Performer
Synthesizer: Nick Bockrath
Matthan Minster; Performer
Vibraphone: Matthan Minster; Performer
Viola: Andrew Duckles
Leah Katz; Performer
Violin: Kerenza Peacock
Lisa Dodlinger
Sara Parkins
Mario Deleon
Gina Corso
Charlie Bisharat; Performer
Vocals: Matt Shultz; Performer
Producer: John Hill; Production
Vocal Producer: Rob Cohen; Production
Unknown Contributor Role: Nick Bockrath
Matthan Minster; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

13 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

44 minutes and 29 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 3000x3000 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

Studio Quality (Hi-Res)

24bit / 48 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Hi-Res/Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

All tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Alternative & Indie, Alternative, Indie Rock, Indie

Label

RCA Records Label

Music Distribution Service

SME Mora Qualitas

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Apr 18, 2019

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

886447488812

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