|
 |
 |
The Eels |
 |
|
|
|
|
|
Info: Biography, Pictures, Discography of all CDs & DVDs |
|
| "Are you sure you want to block this user?USELESS TRINKETS: In Stores Now!"Band MembersJoin the EELS mailing list HEREInfluencesSaturday Morning from SHOOTENANNY!Sounds LikeEELS SONG OF THE DAY!Embed the EELS Widget on your website or Myspace page!Click GRAB IT and paste the code on your site!They're not merely opposites.But perhaps I'm getting ahead of myself.Perhaps you've only recently discovered the Eels and you've decided to find out more, and so here you are with an album called Meet The Eels which will allow you to do just that.Don't let me put you off."Better a good day in Hell than a bad day in Heaven.""Goddam right, it's a beautiful day," he sings on Mr.E's Beautiful Blues was the big hit single off Daisies of the Galaxy, and yet it only appeared bolted on the end of the album as a "hidden" track.Sometimes the tension is between the lyrics and the music.What kind of sweet, tender lyric would go well with that loveliness.Imagine what a smooth love lyric Paul McCartney might have put in there.Purchased your book yesterday and finished it this morning.Superbly moving stuff, and amusing at times.Got Meet the EELS and Useless Trinkets yesterday and love them.Also kudos to E on the commentary for the videos, very cool.Scotland introduced me to it a couple of years ago.Read it, Loved it, Inspired...Mark the book is just amazing, i bought 2 copies!Scott McEwan *New Song Up!Last night was incredible.SuCh a special night, was so glad you played 3 speed too!But I am going to stick with your store from now on Best Buy jacked up the prices so much It was almost ridiculous.You do the saddest songs in the world and the happiest songs in the world and sometimes you just plain rock!This is not a MySpace login page, please do not enter your MySpace login information (email address or password).Do you wish to continue your form submission?"Meet the Eels: Essential Eels Vol.Touring to support the album, E opened for Tori Amos.Man Called E was followed by Broken Toy Shop in 1993.Beautiful Freak album cover.In 1996 the band released their debut album Beautiful Freak, a melancholy, pop record with tormented lyrics."My Beloved Monster", a song from the album, was featured on the soundtrack for the movie Shrek.Two other songs from the album, Not Ready Yet and Guest List, were featured in the fifth season of the television show Homicide: Life on the Street.The song "Lucky Day In Hell" also achieved moderate success, and was used in the horror movie Scream.Several of his friends died, his sister committed suicide, and his mother was diagnosed with cancer.Shock Blues, released in 1998.They returned to Europe later in the year, to open for Pulp.Simpson and features the sound of his pager at the start.Bush tried to have the album banned.After Parish became a father, he was replaced with Joe Gore for the American leg of the Bus Driving, Band Rocking Tour."Fresh Feeling" was used in the American sitcom Scrubs, and appears on the show's soundtrack Compact Disc.The official reason given by the band was that he had amicably left to play drums for Tracy Chapman.However, in an interview given to Rhythm Magazine, Butch stated that he was leaving the band over monetary concerns: "We were coming through Europe on the second tour for Souljacker, and I had to apply for bankruptcy."After asking their management for a retainer in exchange for giving up his part of their legal partnership, he claims that he "got a call from E's accountant who said, 'E doesn't want to change the structure', so, no retainer...That's how it goes with relationships.Butch was replaced on drums by Puddin'.The live band consisted of E, Shon 'Golden Boy' Sullivan (guitar), Koool G Murder (bass) and Puddin (drums).Sullivan soon left to work on his own project, Goldenboy, and was replaced with Chet Atkins III.Later that year, E composed the score for the film Levity.Allen 'Big Al' Hunter on piano and upright bass; Jeffrey Lyster (also known as Chet Atkins III or 'The Chet') on guitar, mandolin, pedal steel, musical saw and drums; and the string quartet of violinists Paloma Udovic and Julie Carpenter, violist Heather Lockie and cellist Ana Lenchantin.Meet the Eels: Essential Eels Vol.Meet the Eels: Essential Eels Vol.He can also be seen on various Eels merchandise, the official Eels website, and the video for "Hey Man!Now You're Really Living)", and he even has his own MySpace account.In past interviews, E has said that Dreamworks encouraged the group to tour mainly in Europe, as their American tours were not typically as profitable.However, since the group signed to Vagrant Records, they tour the United States with a higher frequency.There have been a few collaborations between the band and the fans.The relatively large community is active on its own.In 1999 a tribute album was made, organized by the Spunky2 mailinglist.Download Here)
The first ever Eels karaoke contest was recently held on the Austrian fansite Rocking Eels.This page was last modified 23:15, 20 January 2008.All text is available under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License.See Copyrights for details.Listen to "I Want To Protect You" from the new USELESS TRINKETS collection and read E's thoughts on the song at Stereogum.The book will be published in the US this fall, but you can order it and have it delivered to your door no matter what part of the world you live in right now, right HERE.Los Angeles' LA Weekly in the current issue, on newsstands now.NME reports that EELS have filmed the world's shortest commercial for their new USELESS TRINKETS CD+DVD, to be aired during the Super Bowl.EELS leader Mark Oliver Everett's book THINGS THE GRANDCHILDREN SHOULD KNOW is published in the UK by Little, Brown today.The MEET THE EELS: ESSENTIAL EELS and USELESS TRINKETS CD+DVD collections are released in the US today and next Monday, Jan.Between the two packages we're talking 74 digitally remastered tracks, 2 DVDs, and lavish booklets packed with essays, never before seen photos and E's notes about each track, as well as his personal commentary for each of the EELS videos.Find out why Uncut Magazine has awarded each collection 5 stars.Order Meet the EELS HERE.Order the USELESS TRINKETS double CD+DVD HERE.SUNDAY TIMES REVIEWS MARK OLIVER EVERETT'S BOOK:
Read a Sunday Times review of Mark Oliver Everett's book THINGS THE GRANDCHILDREN SHOULD KNOW, which comes out this Thursday in the UK, HERE.Artist Direct about song writing and the two new EELS CD+DVD collections, MEET THE EELS and USELESS TRINKETS HERE.The February issue of Uncut Magazine has a 5 star review of both new EELS CD+DVD collections, MEET THE EELS and USELESS TRINKETS, on newsstands now.The BBC will replay Parallel Universes, Parallel Lives, the documentary about EELS leader Mark Oliver Everett and his father, quantum physicist Hugh Everett III at 8pm January 22nd on BBC4.Read a review of the two new EELS CD+DVD collections, MEET THE EELS and USELESS TRINKETS, in PopMatters HERE.The February issue of Q Magazine has an extensive four page article about EELS and EELS leader Mark Oliver Everett, aka E.On January 17th the book THINGS THE GRANDCHILDREN SHOULD KNOW is released in the UK.That evening the author, EELS leader Mark Oliver Everett will make a special appearance performing at St.See the announcement HERE.It has a direct feed to the latest EELS news, concert dates, ticket links, store and iTunes links, video...Let's see what we're looking forward to in the immediate future:
Jan 15: US release of MEET THE EELS and EELS USELESS TRINKETS CD+DVDs.MEET THE EELS and EELS USELESS TRINKETS.Jan 17: UK release of Mark Oliver Everett's book THINGS THE GRANDCHILDREN SHOULD KNOW.Galaxy Theater in Santa Ana, California.More info about the new CD+DVDs HERE.US dates to be added soon!Jon Brion at Los Angeles nightclub Largo Friday night, including Climbing To The Moon (check out the Jon Brion Remix on the upcoming MEET THE EELS CD), My Beloved Monster, Railroad Man, Not Ready Yet, Everything's Gonna Be Cool This Christmas, and others before E manned the drums for several more songs including Jealous Guy, Beast of Burden, and Good Times Bad Times.International ordering welcome at either store.March UK dates in Oxford, Cambridge, Sheffield and York, as well as a second Paris show have just been added to the 2008 EELS tour itinerary.Love will be in the air on Feb.This just in: EELS leader E has contributed a previously unannounced feature to the upcoming EELS video collection DVD that accompanies the MEET THE EELS: ESSENTIAL EELS CD by recording a commentary track for all 12 of the EELS videos.Enjoy the EELS videos in pristine DVD quality and sound, or switch over to the commentary track and hear E's thoughts on each video.March 19th Belfast, Ireland show has been added to the EELS 2008 tour itinerary.Martin's Press will publish the US edition Fall 2008.See a clip of E performing on the show HERE.For information on other shows with guests The White Stripes, Thom Yorke, PJ Harvey, Sonic Youth and more go HERE.Indeed, that voice singing "December is a lonely month" in ABC's premiere of the Shrek The Halls Christmas special last night was from the EELS BLINKING LIGHTS AND OTHER REVELATIONS track "The Stars Shine In The Sky Tonight."For more BLINKING LIGHTS AND OTHER REVELATIONS info go HERE.Monday's premiere of BBC's Parallel Universes, Parallel Lives documentary about E and his father was such a hit that BBC4 is replaying it Sunday night at midnight (technically Monday a.GUARDIAN REVIEW OF BBC DOC:
The Guardian reviews last night's premiere of BBC's Parallel Universes, Parallel Lives documentary about E and his father, calling it "wonderful."RARITIES WITH BILLBOARD:
E talks to Billboard about the upcoming MEET THE EELS and EELS USELESS TRINKETS CDs HERE.EELS ADD SECOND DUBLIN SHOW:
Spending St.Patrick's Day in Dublin isn't enough for the EELS.They've decided to extend their European tour a day and add a second show in Dublin, March 18.See all the latest EELS tour dates HERE."Parallel Universes, Parallel Lives" and airs Monday, Nov.BBC4 as we previously reported.COVER OF E's UPCOMING BOOK:
See the cover of E's upcoming book Things The Grandchildren Should Know HERE.Girl From The North Country, It's A Motherfucker, Flyswatter, Daisies Of The Galaxy, Can't Help Falling In Love and an unidentified new song.MORE ABOUT BBC DOCUMENTARY:
See a Broadcast magazine article on the upcoming BBC documentary about E and his father HERE.EELS TO TOUR IN 2008:
EELS are hitting the road in 2008!See the latest confirmed dates on the EELS tour dates page HERE."Parallel Universes, Parallel Lives," the documentary film about EELS leader Mark Oliver Everett and his father, Many Worlds Theory author Hugh Everett III, will make it's premiere on BBC 4, November 26th at 9pm.RARITIES COLLECTIONS INFO, TRACKLISTS, AND COVERS:
We've got info about the upcoming EELS best of and rarities collections, MEET THE EELS: ESSENTIAL EELS VOL.MEET THE EELS: ESSENTIAL EELS VOL.EELS' most popular tracks with a DVD collecting the EELS videos accompanying it.We're not getting a lot of info here at the EELStheband.Stay tuned for more news as it comes.It's track 2 on the EELS MySpace player, right HERE.SHREK THE THIRD CD WITH 2 EELS TRACKS OUT NOW:
The Shrek The Third soundtrack CD featuring the new EELS track "Royal Pain" as well as EELS' "Losing Streak" is released today, now available HERE.CLASSIC EELS ON BBC:
BBC is unearthing the EELS 1997 Reading Festival performance shortly after midnight (UK time) the evening of May 23rd (technically the morning of May 24th).THE EELS BOBBY, JR.This is a very special item, not available at any stores or shows, only at the EELS official online store.See and order the EELS Bobby, Jr.EELS THE THIRD:
Hear the new "Royal Pain" by EELS in "Shrek The Third," opening in U.Can't find what you're looking for?SiteCatalyst code version: H.Eels (read more)
9,413,847 plays scrobbled on Last.Touring to support this album, he opened for Tori Amos.Man Called E was followed by Broken Toy Shop in 1993; This year he was also joined on stage by drummer Jonathan 'Butch' Norton.After Broken Toy Shop E was released from his record deal with Polydor.It was only later that they realised that The Eagles would fall in between.In 1996 the band released their debut album Beautiful Freak: a melancholic pop record, where the lyrics of a tormented Everett shine.Add this track to your playlist
Mr.Add this track to your playlist
P.Song of the Day: Eels "Things The Grandchildren...Railroad Man is one of the most perfect tracks I have ever heard.Rock Werchter in Belgium and they where...In the yard, behind the church...Shock Blues is just godly, full stop.Amazing, after one listen.Its vast and has excellent liner notes by E himself for each song.Facebook for Mark Oliver Everett for more information.Blinking Lights' yesterday due to the fact that it just felt so emotional and special, not to mention nostalgic and intimate.Ugly Love and Troubled Dreams stand out.TIE for best studio album, and best songs are:
Novocaine for the soul, P.Biology
Eel, a common name for members of the order of fish Anguilliformes.Electric Eel, another species of fish (not a member of the Anguilliformes).Sea Spiny Eels, a common name for the family Notacanthidae and its members.Congo eel, amphibians of the genus Amphiuma.Rubber eel, a common name for aquatic caecilians of family Typhlonectidae.Other
Parramatta Eels Rugby League Club
Several rivers named Eel River.Eric Moussambani, nicknamed The Eel.United States Navy submarine.This page was last modified 16:26, 30 December 2007.See Copyrights for details.Hours() * 3600 + newCurrentTime.Hours() * 3600 + currentTime.See all 64 customer reviews...Day Shipping at checkout.Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?Visit our audio help page for more information.Click on a tag to find related items, discussions, and people.The easiest way to shoot video reviews.If you're in 'one of those moods' or just looking for something interesting from a very talented group of musicians, look no further than The Eels.This is the Eels first album, and also their most accessible.Don't get me wrong, there's some good songs like "Susan's House," "Rags to Rags" and "Flower" on here, it's just that the bad ones are really bothersome.Don' t buy this first if you're just getting into the Eels.Piano, Guitar, Banjo and many samples making it an interesting album to listen to.Was this review helpful to you?See all 64 customer reviews...From the indie classic opening tune "Novocain for the Soul" to the closing bars of the haunting "Manchild," the Eels effortlessly and...Published 21 months ago by J.I'm not much for modern music.CD through the movie Shrek, and the song 'My Beloved Monster".Beautiful freak is a haunting cd.The eels have a truly original sound.E) through watching the movie Levity.This album is its own littler microcosm.It starts off with Novocain for the Soul, which has a sort of nostalgic theme while reminding me of a music box.Beautiful Freak is a very mello album with original sounding music.Everything seems to be so light, especially the soft drum and the singer that never pushes his voice.See all 64 customer reviews...Who are the next great ROCK (alternative,pop etc) band in the U.Know what CDs I used to make the best mix CDs ever??CD's everyone should own.Music You Should Hear: Artists' PicksWant to know what Norah Jones, Sting, and Il Divo are listening to?Using your checking account at Amazon.Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?Lowest Price Guarantee on Dollies, Forklifts, Cranes and More.What: Her energy infused Sessions performance.Minutes() * 60 + newCurrentTime.Hours() * 3600 + currentTime.Want it delivered Monday, January 28?This item is part of our Music Deals Store, where you'll find extra savings on hundreds of CDs across all genres.Instant Ringtones in 30 Seconds.No Credit Card Required.Why not be the first to suggest a search for which it should appear?Ideally I'd give this album, a three and a half star rating.Not that you'll notice it at first.That said Bus Stop Boxer and Jungle Telegraph are still very solid songs.Now we come to that problematic Beck comparison.Still there is definitely some distancing between singer and subject.This is as much about crafting as it is about confession.As for the bonus disc, you are going to have to wait until I buy it.Was this review helpful to you?Eels do a great job at it, making nothing but flawless rock songs.It is interesting to see John Parish working on this cd, known for his work with PJ Harvey and recently helped on Sparklehorse's latest.Parish has also done some terrific haunting film score work (the only thing I enjoyed in the European film Rosie), which I wish I could get a hold of on cd.Yes, I'm new to the Eels fan base and when I picked up a copy of Souljacker, I wasn't expecting a whole lot.Faced Boy and Souljacker Part 1 I was completely blown away.This album borders between comical lucidity and delusionary discourse.E's writing has a style of its own, with a cynical wisdom that can penetrate your soul.Ecclectic fun, with glimpses of greatness
I came late to the Eels via, I'm embarrassed to say, the Scrubs soundtrack CD.PJ Harvey and the latest Sparklehorse release.Perfect music for this chaotic world
This is a great album!Eels until I searched on the net for good music.The sincerity that E, the lead singer, shows in every song on that album is amazing...Third out of four, but it ain't bad.Be the first person to add an article about this item at Amapedia.Welcome to the beautiful world of the Eels.Best 2002 Album Releases (no real order): A list by Joshua P.If you need help or have a question for Customer Service, contact us.Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?Is there any other feedback you would like to provide?Please note that we are unable to respond directly to all feedback submitted via this form, but we'll ask you to sign in so we can contact you if needed.Visit our Help department.You have no recently viewed items or searches. |
 |
 |
|
|
|
|
|
