"Dead in the Boot shows B sides, by nature more indulgent and less honed than singles or album tracks, don't have to be poor relations to more glamorous siblings. This is more than just a stopgap between the albums, and while not exactly standing alongside their best in terms of outright quality, shows that even Elbow's ‘hidden' past is worthy of deeper exploration." — BBC Review

Dead In The Boot is the British alternative band Elbow's long-awaited B-sides collection. First mentioned around the time of the release of Elbow's debut album Asleep in the Back, Dead In The Boot brings together B-sides and the odd non-album track from the band's 13 year recording career. The early years are represented by "None One" from the original Newborn EP released by Uglyman Records in August of 2000 and "Lucky With Disease" from October of 2001. The band's most recent work is showcased by "Buffalo Ghosts", which is the B-side to the limited edition 10" vinyl release of "Open Arms." In addition there are ten further tracks that demonstrate the depth of Elbow's songwriting, comprising heart wrenching ballads, loping steel guitar ornamented grooves ("The Long War Shuffle") and blues-drenched howls ("McGreggor").

Largely self-produced, recording B-sides throughout the years allowed the band to hone their studio skills which in turn led Elbow keyboard player Craig Potter to fully produce and mix the band's last two albums. It may be categorised as a B-sides album but the band believes that dead in the boot stands shoulder to shoulder with every other Elbow album released.

Track Listing
Side 1
Whisper Grass
Lucky with Disease
Lay Down Your Cross

Side 2
The Long War Shuffle
Every Bit the Little Girl
Love Blown Down

Side 3
None One
Lullaby
Mcgreggor
Buffalo Ghosts

Side 4
Waving from Windows
Snowball
Gentle As