‘Formed in 2006, American rock band Cage the Elephant made its humble debut in Bowling Green, Ky. The band’s debut album, “Cage the Elephant,” was released in 2008, gaining the band much success and an unlikely large following in the U.S. and the United Kingdom.

The group is currently made up of members: Matt Shultz, Brad Shultz, Jared Champion and Daniel Tichenor. Lincoln Parish, originally their founding guitarist, left the band in 2013 after the release of the band’s third album, “Melophobia,” which earned the band a Grammy Award nomination for Best Alternative Music Album in 2015, to pursue a career in producing.

Cage the Elephant is known for its lively lead-singer Matt Shultz, who is not opposed to crowd-surfing or running through audiences of crazed concert-goers. The singer leaves each performance with an element of surprise.

Cage the Elephant’s newly-released fourth album, “Tell Me I’m Pretty,” hit the shelves in December. The album was produced by Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys, and his input was evident. Each song heavily features the band’s signature style basslines and guitar riffs.

Track one, “Cry Baby,” starts the album off with psychedelically infused rhythms and the echoing of 60s-inspired drum beats. Tracks “Mess Around,” Cage the Elephant’s most recent single, and “Cold Cold Cold” share this vintage style but lyrically are more morbid.

“Trouble” and “How Are You True” begin with a sweeter tone, showcasing the complexity of lead-singer Matt Shultz’s vocal ability. The lyrics speak of love and the disparity left behind.

“Punchin’ Bag” and closing track “Portuguese Knife Fight” work to give the album a cohesive, grunge feel.

Cage the Elephant, with its newest release, brings back the sounds of classic rock and roll, and along with it, shares a glimpse into their hazy realm of paranoia and death.