Elysium (The Velvet Teen album)

Elysium
Studio album by The Velvet Teen
Released	July 20, 2004
Recorded	2003–2004
Genre	Indie rock
Length	46:32
Label	Slowdance Records
Producer	The Velvet Teen, Dave Trumfio, Michael Hagler
The Velvet Teen chronology
Out of the Fierce Parade (2002) Elysium (2004) Cum Laude! (2006)

Elysium is the second studio album from The Velvet Teen. It was first released in Japan on May 22, 2004, and in the US on July 20, 2004. A special edition version of the album was released in Japan only with a bonus DVD. The album was also pressed on double 10" vinyl and released through Pandacide Records in June 2005, featuring a bonus track. Elysium features absolutely no guitars, instead relying on keyboards and string and horn arrangements. Elysium turned out to be the last Velvet Teen album featuring the original line-up of Judah Nagler, Josh Staples and Logan Whitehurst. Logan was diagnosed with brain cancer and left the band shortly before the album's release. Casey Deitz replaced Logan on drums in spring 2004 and for the subsequent tour for the album. Logan Whitehurst died on December 3, 2006.

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[1]
Aversion.com	(positive)[2]
PopMatters	(positive)[3]
Stylus Magazine	(D+)[4]