Eels

Daisies of the Galaxy

"Back to nature" masterpiece

Review Score:

(10/10)
Yes, artists as Backstreet Boys, Britney Spears and TLC rule the business with their ridiculous, always-the-same melodies and fony singing and stupidious text. These days, when you look at MTV, don't you just have to puke?

Slightly better are groups as Korn, Limp Bizkit and Methods of Mayhem who bring "cool" music, displayed in "cool" clips. But I say that these bands are more concerned about image and short-term satisfaction. Nothing to say about their skills to play instruments, those are great. They fill one part in my body: the music to hear when you want to rock, easy-listening tunes.

Why this long opening, you think? Because this CD of Eels (who have been put in my selection of top musicians by now), which was already availa- ble in Belgium in February, goes back to the nature of music. Beautiful melodies, simple but strong texts and you have to admit, E's voice may not be a beautiful voice, it's very pleasant to listen to his singing.

Also the guest musicians (like Peter Buck from R.E.M.)are top notch. From the great openener (Grace Kelly' Blues), to the emotional numbers (Daisies of the Galaxy and, the best song, Jeannie's Diary) and more happy and cool tunes (The Sound of Fear, Flyswatter and Tiger in my Tank), every song is most enjoyable (also the great bonus-single Mr. E's Beautiful Blues) and you will return to them over and over again. You will lay this CD in your player more then you realize and I think many will find this music more satisfying than other so-called "great" bands.

In my opinion, you can't buy wrong with this CD. The cover is also in the spirit of the CD itself: sweet, gentle, nice, beautiful and enjoyable. A great difference with their prequel Elektro-Shock Blues. One of the best CD's of 2000 already!

Oh, I can't wait for their 4th offering!

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