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Souljacker is the fourth album from the Eels front man, "E" Named after an American serial killer who claimed to steal the souls of his victims, and dedicated to Life's lost, this fourth visit to E's deadpan world is slyer, more awkward, beautiful and odd than anything he's done since "Novocain For The Soul" established him as the ultimate geek back in 1996. Depicting all manner of tragic misfits from teenage witches ("Teenage Witch") to the desperately lonely ("Friendly Ghost"), Souljacker should be a depressing listen. But after the fantastically ramshackle soundtrack of dirty guitars, cosy strings and ambling break beats, E's greatest gift is the ability to spike the saddest tale with a twisted turn of phrase. Be it "World Of Shit"'s backhanded compliment: "In this world of shit / baby you are it", the desperate "Mum won't shave me / Jesus can't save me" of "Dog Faced Boy" or his retort to his girlfriend's mocking of his manhood "You say a lot of funny things my little bunny / and I almost always laugh / but that's not really funny" the darkest tales are his most amusing. A lo-fi masterpiece, with plenty to laugh and cry about, Souljacker confirms E as the undisputed king of geek-dom and a bona fide musical genius. --Dan Gennoe
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I knew this album would be good, because its Eels and i've never heard a bad song by this amazing band, but after i listened to SoulJacker i was blown away. This album gets better with time, the more its played the better it gets.
SoulJacker is a perfect example of sublime originality in songwriting, and should be taken far more seriously then it will enivitably will. Eels deserve far more then they get in terms of admiration.
The album works on so many levels, just buy it
SoulJacker is a perfect example of sublime originality in songwriting, and should be taken far more seriously then it will enivitably will. Eels deserve far more then they get in terms of admiration.
The album works on so many levels, just buy it
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
...you know the one you get when a band moves on with their music...take note all Mancunian guitar bands. The Eels have again produced an enigmatic and inovative selection of rock, blues and chillin' sounds; combining the development of Mr. E's sound from the past 5 years - a greatest hits album of brand new songs. Although a little hard to get to grips with if your an Eels vigin, a couple of times through and your hooked. Tracks vary from 'Fresh Feeling'- string production overload, to 'Souljacker Part 1' - guitar riff ala bass. Buy it, listen to it and if you don't have the other albums, you will soon!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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This album quite simply continues to prove E's songwriting ability. The best thing about it is that it's once again completely different from their last album.
The style of music is rocky, lively, it can, at times, can seem busy and complicated, but each song still has meaning and hasn't just been written for chart success. But that's the beuaty of it, the fact that they can create a song which not only simply rocks, but has a meaning to it too. Even though not all of the songs precisely relate to E's life, there are some which do, such as Fresh Feeling and Friendly Ghost.
The best tracks are Dog Faced Boy, Fresh Feeling, Bus stop Boxer (brilliant) and That's Not Really Funny. They are all full of catchy rhythms and lyrics.
Pure Eels.
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A bit disappointed...
Having already purchased Daisies of the Galaxy, Beautiful Freak and Electro Shock Blues, I thought I would add Souljacker to my collection, expecting the same high standards. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Cliff Chips
An absolute treat
The Eels are one of the greatest musical forces of the current generation. What Mark Everett plays, you cannot help fall for. Read more
Published on 11 Sep 2009 by D. Gallacher
The Lowest Point So Far Of An Otherwise Impeccable Career
Having been a massive eels fan since seeing them supporting Pulp in November 1998 it was my belief that eels could do no wrong. Read more
Published on 4 Jun 2003
So underrated!
Eels must be the most underrated bands around. From the opening of Dog faced boy to the vry end of what is this note, there is not a weak track in sight. Read more
Published on 7 Feb 2002 by robin.mckenna@virgin.net
Eels Love from Virgin
Saw them on Jools Holland Show and thought worthy of investigation.On hearing this for the first time was immediately struck by the confidence they have in their music and the... Read more
Published on 30 Jan 2002
The Eels never fail to surpass themselves
This is actually (in contradiction to the official review) E's 6th album, if you exclude his live offer, "Oh what a beautiful morning". Read more
Published on 6 Jan 2002
Loud and controlled in a nut shell
From dog faced boy to whats this note, not a bad song. Even when i heard the first song you know whats in store. E has the ability to write funeral songs to scuzzy jazzy funk. Read more
Published on 2 Nov 2001
More than a little harsh
Upon hearing the Souljacker: part 1 single, I knew this album would be nothing like Daisies od the Galaxy. I would appear to have been proved right. Read more
Published on 24 Oct 2001
True Brilliance
A warning should go the fans of the previous eels albums. This is differnet. Superbly different. Fuzzy guitars, heartfelt lyrics and all the awareness of the experienced, musically... Read more
Published on 12 Oct 2001
Another worthy album by a unique creative force.
This album is not for the casual buyer, all Eels fans will enjoy every minute of it, but the uninitiated will find the rave reviews disapointing as this is not an album filled with... Read more
Published on 30 Sep 2001 by Toby le Rhone
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