Elbow Asleep in the Back

Revered for their emotive tunes, British alternative rock band Elbow craft melodies simultaneously rousing and melancholy; rich layers of orchestration skillfully intertwined with beautifully eloquent, sentimental lyrics, highlighted by Guy Garvey's almost angelic, unmistakably Mancunian vocals. 2001 debut Asleep in the Back was the album that introduced Elbow to the world. Produced by Ben Hillier (Blur, Doves, Depeche Mode) and containing the singles; "Newborn," "Any Day Now," "Red" and "Powder Blue," it established the band with the UK public and led to Mercury Award and Brit Award nominations. The album closes with perennial fan favorite "Scattered Black and Whites," recently revisited by the band in lockdown for their Elbowrooms sessions.