The Eels

[krusty]

Just to say that EELS added a new date into their tour today. Just bought tickets for 27th July in Salisbury........

[boxst]

I'm going to see them on the 10th June in San Francisco.

My boss kindly arranged a meeting for that week

Steve

[ehonda]

Fast Fuse said:

Too true, probably my all time favourite musician.

His book about his life, 'Things the Grandchildren Should Know' is excellent; well written and very revealing. It's also worth mentioning the documentary 'Parallel Worlds, Parallel Lives' that followed him as he researched the life of his quantum physicist father. Well worth a watch by anyone who hasn't seen it!

I read this book thanks to your recommendation, really enjoyed it. Thanks for that

[boxst]

Still my favourite band.

Tickets available today to see the Eels touring for the first time in a while ... http://eelstheband.com/tourdates/

And a new album coming in April.

Steve

[krusty]

Hoping they release other dates........ and book some smaller venues....
Looking forward to the new album... 4 years is a while for 'E'

[Patrick1964]

Pedant mode - the band is Eels, not The Eels.


As you were.

[TwigtheWonderkid]

I don't know much about Eels, other than Novocaine For The Soul.

What CD should I buy (yes, I still like physical music) to dip my toe into Eels water so to speak, on the basis of if I didn't like it, Eels aren't for me?

[Adam B]

TwigtheWonderkid said:

I don't know much about Eels, other than Novocaine For The Soul.

What CD should I buy (yes, I still like physical music) to dip my toe into Eels water so to speak, on the basis of if I didn't like it, Eels aren't for me?

only 5.99 for 24 track best of - start there

https://smile.amazon.co.uk/Meet-Eels-Essential-Vol...

then
https://smile.amazon.co.uk/Blinking-Lights-Other-R...

and
https://smile.amazon.co.uk/Electro-Shock-Blues-Eel...

[TwigtheWonderkid]

Adam B said:

TwigtheWonderkid said:

I don't know much about Eels, other than Novocaine For The Soul.

What CD should I buy (yes, I still like physical music) to dip my toe into Eels water so to speak, on the basis of if I didn't like it, Eels aren't for me?

only 5.99 for 24 track best of - start there

https://smile.amazon.co.uk/Meet-Eels-Essential-Vol...

then
https://smile.amazon.co.uk/Blinking-Lights-Other-R...

and
https://smile.amazon.co.uk/Electro-Shock-Blues-Eel...

Thanks. Meet The Eels now ordered. let's see what I've been missing.

[krusty]

I always thought 'Daisys' was their best album but they've all got something about them.....

[boxst]

The new album is out today (6th April) -- it's good with the same mixture of melancholy and some upbeat songs.

[thatjagbloke]

boxst said:

The new album is out today (6th April) -- it's good with the same mixture of melancholy and some upbeat songs.

Listening to it now on Spotify. Strangely the melancholy aspects seem strangely uplifting, but this is what I get from all his albums, it's such great music.

The album by the way is called The Deconstruction - will definitely be buying it.

[eastlmark]

This is a great album, glad its relatively short.... there are bits bit that sounds like almost every Eels era on here. Think all Eels fans will be more than happy with it and a good one for a newbie to start with.

[Adam B]

TwigtheWonderkid said:

Thanks. Meet The Eels now ordered. let's see what I've been missing.

so how did you get on Twig?

[TwigtheWonderkid]

Adam B said:

TwigtheWonderkid said:

Thanks. Meet The Eels now ordered. let's see what I've been missing.

so how did you get on Twig?

I've only had the chance to play it once...the jury is still out. Funnily enough, the only other song other than Novocaine, that I recognised, was Susan's House. So the whole Eel catalogue has somehow passed me by unnoticed.

I need to find time to sit down with it and give it a proper listen, before I decide. I'm sure the band members are waiting nervously for my verdict!

[boxst]

Unusually touring this year (2019) as well: http://eelstheband.com/tourdates/