| 1992 - Polydor  |
"E is
a strange man in that he is the consummate artist. He sketches music,
molds words, and drafts sounds. This resulting album provides flashes
of brilliance..." |
|
| 1993 - Polydor  |
"It’s
fine enough, but sometimes lacks the emotion and attachment that has
made the vast majority of his other work so very special." |
|
| 1985 - Sire |
"The
songs that made the cut for this album are pretty obvious choices.
Most were hits at least in the UK and most earned them praise from
fans and critics alike. Some are immediately recognizable to lay fans
while others will turn out to be wholly new experiences." |
|
| 1998
- Restless |
"In
all honesty, the lyrics interest me very little. What I in fact find
more entertaining are the swirling guitars, grinding beats, and many
textures that Econoline Crush seamlessly create." |
|
| 1998 - Restless  |
"Beautiful
Freak flashes forward on occasion to the brilliance that the Eels
would later develop and nurture but also lacks consistency and motivation.
And these latter problems are the ones that cause the decently appealing
album to lose ground. " |
|
|
2005 - Vagrant
|
"...what Blinking
Lights does that none of the previous five studio releases have
is create a rock opera. That’s right—Blinking Lights
is a rock opera, albeit a chaotic and bizarre and not-at-all-linear
one."
|
|
| 2000
- Dreamworks |
"...
it’s a low-key affair with miniscule production and songs that
resonate like a flurry of thought. It seems that E has tossed all
of the pages of his diary into the air and let them fall as they see
fit." |
|
| 1998
- Dreamworks |
"A
Prozac-inducing romp through the darkest corridors of the soul, the
album is also incredibly fascinating with creatively aligned guitars
and vocals." |
|
| 2000 - E Works
|
"As on
Daisies of the Galaxy, this live CD combines child-like glee giddiness
with bizarre imagery and bouncy pop melody. Though at the same time
these songs may seem completely irreverent they are also thoughtful
and intelligent." |
|
| 2003 - Dreamworks
|
"The
music itself might represent alt-rock guitar normalcy, but the lyrics
are as per usual edgy and hilarious with fresh, childlike statements." |
|
|
2005 - E Works
|
"His energy (however
dark) is impossible to ignore and on this 10-track live recording
his talent really shines through. Eels fans rejoice—we’ve
been given yet another reason to fall in love all over again."
|
|
| 2000 - Dreamworks
|
"Rather
than innovating and refining his sound, Everett just treads water.
And treading water isn’t nearly enough for fans who are used
to an adventurous fellow." |
|
| 1995
- DGC
|
"Elastica
harbors a sharp wit and devilish sarcasm. These two characteristics
of both the music and the lyrics lend well to the overall sound and
attitude." |
|
| 2000 - Atlantic |
"Elastica’s
tone has shifted from effervescent energy to darker, more thoughtful
songs. Not to say that The Menace isn’t catchy…listeners
will certainly find that the thirteen tracks deliver an entertaining
punch. It is just that overall fans will have a few more things to
think about once done munching on the songs." |
|
|
2005 - Epic
|
"...the blend of Beatles-esque
melodies with progressive rock, synthesizers, disco, and classical
is creatively unusual and unexpected. The end product sounds like
offspring of the Bee Gees and Queen with all the drama and talent
and melodic goodness you’d expect."
|
|
|
1998 - Geffen
|
"I’m not willing
to call the album genius, but I must admit to being roundly entertained
not to mention ashamed at my apparent musical ignorance."
|
|
| 1991
- EMI  |
"...the
other nine tracks all revolve around attempted catchy, dizzying, and
fun alternative dance pop/rock. But, that equation only worked for
EMF on one occasion. They are the epitome of a one-hit-wonder." |
|
| 1991
- Reprise
|
"Rather,
the albums are completely inclusive and assembled like a master painter
assembles a completed canvas. You can’t dance to the finished
product nor can you sing the words. Rather, the listener is charged
with the task of understanding." |
|
| 1995
- Island |
"The
problem here isn’t with Etheridge’s voice, the lyrics, or
her guitar really. Rather, the problem is that there isn’t anything
really great about the songs themselves" |
|
| 1991
- Arista
|
"Sure there are some missing ‘favorites,’ but for people
who are only moderate fans of the twosome, this is a great collection
worthy of any music collection." |
|
| 2000
- RCA |
"
The songs are fun, uptempo rockers that do little to carve a niche
for Eve 6. It’s unfortunate that they sound so much like their
musical contemporaries; the fact remains that the trio is significantly
more talented than the majority of the musical peers." |
|
| 2003 - Pleximusic
|
"Everett,
aside from two new Eels songs, actually wrote and recorded what amounts
to an exceedingly straight album. Now that doesn’t mean that
it is mainstream pop or something. Rather, it just means that it is
exactly what he intended it to be—and unobtrusive film score." |
|
| 1988 - Blanco
Y Negro
|
"I want
richness, emotion, and realness but in the end all they hand me is
a stale melody on a cold steel platter." |
|
| 1994 - Atlantic
|
"The
songs are executed well, arranged nicely, and impeccably produced
but they entirely lack emotion. I can see how some people adore Thorn's
disaffected, disjointed vocals but they don't do anything for me as
a general rule." |
|
| 1996
- Atlantic
|
"...some
songs drag on for much too long and end up feeling repetitive and
thusly boring. It’s my opinion that the two have in the past
made better collaborations..." |
|
| 1990 - A&M |
"Especially
appealing for music fans of the era, this Extreme release should come
as a big shock. Cherone, Bettencourt, and company had talent. They
could have been and a few years sooner would have been incredibly
popular." |
