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Eels is the ever-changing project of singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Mark Oliver Everett (aka E). The band’s first record since 2005’s critically acclaimed Blinking Lights And Other Revelations, Hombre Lobo was recorded entirely at E’s studio in Los Angeles with Koool G Murder (bass, keyboards and guitar) and Knuckles (drums and percussion). E has embarked on a number of projects since Blinking Lights and Other Revelations including his acclaimed autobiography Things the Grandchildren Should Know and the BBC produced multiple-award winning Parallel Worlds, Parallel Lives documentary film about E and his quantum physicist father, Hugh Everett III. However, Hombre Lobo marks a welcome return to music for the songwriter.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By Lumpster
VINE™ VOICE
Format:Audio CD
At 1st listen, this didn't seem the most instantly memorable Eels album but after having it for less than a week, E's songs have already worked their magic and got into my head. The album draws from a full range of styles from across the Eels back catalogue - Prizefighter, Tremendous Dynamite and Fresh Blood are heavy, snarling tunes; My Timing Is Off and All the Beautiful Things are smart, catchy melodies; What's a Fella Supposed To Do has the most amazing guitar riff under-pinning the song. There isn't a Top 10 single here but just 12 high quality tunes that collectively make a fantastic album; the return of Knuckles and Koool G Murder have added a richness and depth to the sound versus some of the recent Eels releases when E was effectively a one man band. Rest assured that this album certainly stands up against some of the Eels' career highlights, such as Electro-Shock Blues, Daisies of the Galaxy and Blinking Lights & Other Revelations.
For a couple of extra quid, the DVD edition is also recommended, which features footage of the album being recorded in what looks like E's front room!
For a couple of extra quid, the DVD edition is also recommended, which features footage of the album being recorded in what looks like E's front room!
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I own all of the Eels back catalogue and can safely say that apart from the patchy Souljacker album, the standard of Eels material is consistently good. This album is no exception. It takes a couple of listens to get used to the sparse production but the mixture of Howlin' blues songs and introspective songs gradually begin to grab you with their charm. Fresh Blood and Beginner's Luck are probably the most immediate songs. That Look You Give That Guy and My Timing Is Off are real growers, but the best song of all is the introspective last track Ordinary Man.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By M. A. Turner
Format:Audio CD
No matter what the medium, this mans creative output is always superb (lets ignore 'A Man Called E'). His writing, film making, recorded music and live performances are consistently mouldbreaking and unique. This is no exception.
From the opening howl it is a rollercoaster ride all the way to the introspective reflections and unfailing optimism of Ordinary Man. The best love songs are allways the sorrowful tales of unrequited love, and The Look You Gave That Guy is on par with Nick Caves' Brompton Oratory.
The album rocks out and ambles along in equal measure. True to his style and a step forward also. I can't imagine a lover of good music being disappointed with this record.
The last words of the last song are 'I'm No Ordinary Man'. What's not to like about Mark Oliver Everett? Man Wolf Indeed!
From the opening howl it is a rollercoaster ride all the way to the introspective reflections and unfailing optimism of Ordinary Man. The best love songs are allways the sorrowful tales of unrequited love, and The Look You Gave That Guy is on par with Nick Caves' Brompton Oratory.
The album rocks out and ambles along in equal measure. True to his style and a step forward also. I can't imagine a lover of good music being disappointed with this record.
The last words of the last song are 'I'm No Ordinary Man'. What's not to like about Mark Oliver Everett? Man Wolf Indeed!
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5.0 out of 5 stars
More great EELS
I liked every eels album and i don't understand why fans critisize so much on the last releases. Yes, it's a little bit samy, but wasn't this by many great bands/songwriters? Read more
Published 20 months ago by marky
5.0 out of 5 stars
New one is even better, though
Up to Eels usual high standard but End Times' transcendent gloom surpasses it. Cheer up Mark (tho not too much), we love you.
Published on 1 Feb 2010 by C. M. Drazin
3.0 out of 5 stars
great songs, where's the band?
Bit of a frustrating one this. The songs are as up to the usual Eels standard, and I like the way the slow, ruminative tracks alternate with the harder, rockier numbers. Read more
Published on 5 Jan 2010 by Mr. W. J. Griffiths
2.0 out of 5 stars
It's not just the timing that's off!
This album is a con! All the louder tracks have completely distorted sound levels. Either they didn't employ a decent sound engineer, which I don't believe, or the distortion is... Read more
Published on 26 Oct 2009 by A. B. Mcmullon
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful, smart, blackly funny and original.
After 6 unique and wonderful studio albums, a b-side compilation and a few live albums, it seemed impossible that Mark Oliver Everett could actually have more to give. Read more
Published on 3 Oct 2009 by J. Hood
4.0 out of 5 stars
Were-Eels
The follow up to E's second confessional masterpiece Blinking Lights and other Revelations is a much more straight up rock record in the model of Souljacker and Shootenanny! Read more
Published on 15 Sep 2009 by J. Jenkins
5.0 out of 5 stars
What a production!
This album returns to the Soul Jacker days with Kool G Murder. It's the production which really hits me in the face every time I play it as it is so "immediate and present" in the... Read more
Published on 3 Sep 2009 by Cornish Deadhead
5.0 out of 5 stars
A welcomed return!
I ordered through your website the latest album of the eels, I must say that this album is very very good. Read more
Published on 14 Aug 2009 by R. Vincenzo
3.0 out of 5 stars
Great but........
Big fan of this album as good as the ones that came before but...
there is far too much distortion on the tracks. Read more
there is far too much distortion on the tracks. Read more
Published on 23 July 2009 by daytripper
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome! Eels do it again!!
Totally on top form with this new collection of raw songs - excellent opener that gets straight into your head, some great heavily vocal distorted rockers and some of the heart... Read more
Published on 4 July 2009 by M. A. Olney
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