Another band of which I'm unknown to, but over at Atease they seem to be very popular, so I thought I should listen to their upcoming new album.
'The Beginning' opens the album with nostalgia; “Everything was beautiful and free/In the beginning”. I'm sure we've all felt like that when we were in a new relationship, but the album concentrates on the aftermath; the marriage breakup and old age. Bleak as that sounds, it's done very well.
It's a mature record, done with wit (“Outside my window there’s a cat in heat / Shut up cat, and leave me alone”) and told through teary eyes. A good balance of ballads and upbeat tracks, it paces the album well without a great deal of drag. The instrumental 'High and Lonesome' is surprisingly effective, even though it only contains samples of thunderstorms. It captures the atmosphere of the album well. 'On My Feet' concludes the album in a typical melancholy fashion; reflecting on his relationship and his life; beautifully done.
Because this is my first Eels experience, I can't compare it to past albums, but I would say it was a solid effort. I'd have no problems listening to this again and again.
Rating: 3.5/5
Release date: January 18, 2010
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