Down the Elements is an EP by indie rock band Japancakes.

[6] Its songs were taken from the same recording sessions that produced the band's debut release.

[7] In his review for Westword, Michael Roberts wrote: "[Frontman Eric] Berg creates instrumental music that's alternately stirring and meditative, straightforward and intricate, undemanding and daring.

But whereas Tortoise, an obvious influence, can sometimes seem a bit clinical, Japancakes retains a garagey, hey-kids-let's-put-on-a-show feel.

"[6] CMJ New Music Report deemed "A. W. Sonic" "an impossibly buoyant 11-minute jam.