(2008-01-15) EELS Best of & Rarities Collections

GodsComic · 03 Aug 2006

Universal Music and the EELS are celebrating the EELS' first decade, 1996-2006, by releasing best of and rarities collections this coming January. MEET THE EELS: ESSENTIAL EELS VOL. I will feature the EELS' most popular tracks with a DVD collecting the EELS videos accompanying it. USELESS TRINKETS will feature two discs packed with B-sides, soundtrack tunes, rarities and unreleased tracks plus a DVD with 6 performances from EELS' 2006 Lollapalooza show. Both packages will be packed with never before seen photos, artifacts and E's notes about each song.

EELS BEST OF & RARITIES COLLECTIONS INFO, TRACKLISTS, AND COVERS:

Now we've got info about the upcoming EELS best of and rarities collections, MEET THE EELS: ESSENTIAL EELS VOL. 1 and EELS USELESS TRINKETS, including tracklists, covers and release date here:

( http://www.eelstheband.com/trinkets.htm )

TSmithPage · **Joined:** 20 Sep 2006 **Posts:** 3671

Interesting. I wonder what the price on the rarities collection will be...

Steve G · **Joined:** 29 Sep 2006 **Posts:** 473

great, can hardly wait for Useless trinkets, january is notoriously slow, so this'll be something new to get!

Jimbo · 19 Jul 2006

Got a realllly early (bare bones) promo copy of the Useless Trinkets comp at 'Rama today. Quite generous at 50 tracks, plus a DVD. A number of interesting covers and even a couple of (previously released) Christmas songs. Cheap enough that I might even buy it again in January, just for the proper packaging.

Ven · 13 Jul 2006

I absolutely love E's two solo albums (coincidentally, I was just listening to them yesterday). I bought the Eels' first album, Beautiful Freak, but never got into it as much -- it veered a little too much toward heavier alt-rock for my tastes. How have the follow-ups been? Are they more like the old E, or do they continue along the harder-edged path?

Ven · 13 Jul 2006

C'mon, folks -- no one can give me an "E vs. Eels" comparison?

plorentz · **Joined:** 19 Jan 2007 **Posts:** 279

I can give you an E vs. Eels comparison. E's solo albums always sounded to me more like classic singer-songwriter records. You're right about "Beautiful Freak" coming off as a little more heavy alternative. But the next two albums "Electro-Shock Blues" and "Daisies of the Galaxy" are both remarkable from both a songwriting and sonic perspective. "Souljacker" brings back some of the punk edge, and "Shootenanny!" comes off as slacker classic rock. "Blinking Lights" was a two disc concept record that returned to the delicacy of "Daisies", but comes off as a little precious.

At any rate, if you ever get a chance to see Eels play live, you should not pass it up. I saw them in 2003 touring "Shootenanny!" and they kicked my butt in about a thousand different ways that night.

Ven · 13 Jul 2006

plorentz wrote:

But the next two albums "Electro-Shock Blues" and "Daisies of the Galaxy" are both remarkable from both a songwriting and sonic perspective.

Thanks, Paul! I'll give one of these two a listen next.

Quote:

I saw them in 2003 touring "Shootenanny!" and they kicked my butt in about a thousand different ways that night.

Tried to rush the stage, eh? :lol:

Linda · **Posted:** Sat Nov 10, 2007 10:02 am

Pre-order listings for both albums are now up at Amazon:

[bigred]Meet The Eels: Essential Eels 1996-2006 Vol. 1 (CD/DVD Set)[/bigred]

CD:
01 novocaine for the soul
02 susan's house
03 my beloved monster
04 your lucky day in hell
05 3 speed
06 last stop: this town
07 climbing to the moon (jon brion remix) (previously unreleased)
08 flyswatter
09 i like birds
10 mr. E's beautiful blues
11 it's a motherfucker
12 souljacker part 1
13 that's not really funny
14 fresh feeling
15 get ur freak on (previously unreleased)
16 saturday morning
17 love of the loveless
18 dirty girl (live at town hall)
19 i need some sleep
20 hey man (now you're really living)
21 i'm going to stop pretending that i didn't break your heart
22 trouble with dreams
23 railroad man
24 losing streak

EELS VIDEO COLLECTION DVD:
01 Novocaine For The Soul
02 Susan's House
03 Rags To Rags
04 Your Lucky Day In Hell
05 Last Stop: This Town
06 Cancer For The Cure
07 Flyswatter
08 Souljacker part I
09 Saturday Morning
10 Hey Man (Now You're Really Living)
11 Trouble With Dreams
12 Dirty Girl (Live at Town Hall)

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000Y2WAKM/?tag=imwan-20

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[bigred]Useless Trinkets: B-Sides, Soundtracks, Rarities
And Unreleased 1996-2006 (2-CD/1-DVD Set)[/bigred]

DISC 1:
01 novocaine for the soul (live from hell)
02 fucker
03 my beloved monster (live from tennessee)
04 dog's life
05 susan's apartment
06 manchester girl (BBC)
07 flower (BBC)
08 my beloved mad monster party (BBC)
09 animal
10 stepmother
11 everything's gonna be cool this christmas
12 your lucky day in hell (michael simpson remix) (previously unreleased)
13 altar boy
14 novocaine for the soul (moog cookbook remix)
15 if i was your girlfriend (live) (previously unreleased)
16 bad news
17 funeral parlor
18 hospital food (BBC)
19 open the door (BBC)
20 birdgirl on a cell phone
21 vice president fruitley
22 my beloved monstrosity
23 dark end of the street (live) (previously unreleased)
24 the cheater's guide to your heart (live) (previously unreleased)
25 useless trinkets (previously unreleased)

DISC 2:
01 mr. E's beautiful remix
02 souljacker part I (alternate version) (previously unreleased)
03 dog faced boy (alternate version) (previously unreleased)
04 jennifer eccles
05 rotten world blues
06 can't help falling in love
07 christmas is going to the dogs
08 mighty fine blues
09 eyes down
10 skywriting
11 taking a bath in rust
12 estranged friends (previously unreleased)
13 her
14 waltz of the naked clowns
15 i like birds (live) (previously unreleased)
16 sad foot sign
17 living life
18 the bright side
19 after the operation
20 jelly dancers
21 i could never take the place of your man (live at Town Hall)
22 mr. E's beautiful blues (live at Town Hall)
23 i want to protect you (previously unreleased)
24 i put a spell on you (live) (previously unreleased)
25 saw a ufo (previously unreleased)

EELS LOLLAPALOOZA 2006 DVD:
01 Saturday Morning
02 Eyes Down
03 My Beloved Monster
04 A Magic World
05 Not Ready Yet
06 Souljacker part I

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000Y2WAL6/?tag=imwan-20

Linda · **Posted:** Mon Jan 07, 2008 6:32 pm

http://www.uncut.co.uk/news/uncut/news/10869

EELS MAN TO PLAY SPECIAL CHURCH SHOW

Eels frontman Mark Everett is to launch his new book 'Things The Grandchildren Should Know' - with a one-off special solo appearance in London next Monday (January 17).

Taking place at the intimate St James' Church in London's Piccadilly, Everett will also be giving the first 200 fans to arrive a free signed copy of the book.

Everett's appearance and book launch comes a week before Eels celebrate their ten year anniversary with the release of two new collections, 'Meet The Eels: Essential Eels Vol 1, 1996-2006' and 'Eels Useless Trinkets: B-Sides, Rarities and Unreleased 1996-2006'.

Tickets for the London church show are available now from
http://www.eelstheband.com/stjames_tickets.htm

Everett will also be playing a series of shows with the Eels from next month. They are set to play:

London, Royal Festival Hall (February 25)
Birmingham, Town Hall (26)
Manchester, Bridgewater Hall (27)
Glasgow, Royal Concert Hall (28)
Gateshead, Sage (March 1)
Brighton, Dome (2)

How does one young man survive the deaths of his entire family and manage to make something worthwhile of his life? In Things The Grandchildren Should Know Mark Oliver Everett tells the story of what it's like to grow up the insecure son of a genius in a wacky Virginia Ice Storm-like family. Left to run wild with his sister, his father off in some parallel universe of his own invention, Everett's upbringing was 'ridiculous, sometimes tragic and always unsteady'. But somehow he manages to not only survive his crazy upbringing and ensuing tragedies; he makes something of his life, striking out on a journey to find himself by channelling his experiences into his, eventually, critically acclaimed music with the Eels. But it's not an easy path. Told with surprising candour, Things The Grandchildren Should Know is an inspiring and remarkable story, full of hope, humour and wry wisdom.

Amazon USA:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0316027871/?tag=imwan-20

Amazon UK:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0316027871/?tag=imwan-21

Linda · **Posted:** Thu Jan 17, 2008 10:02 am

http://www.nme.com/news/eels/33707

Eels plan to gatecrash Super Bowl

Jan 17, 2008

Eels are aiming to crash this year’s Super Bowl with the shortest advert ever.

The band hope to bag some air during the highlight of the American Football season to plug their new rariities compilation 'Useless Trinkets'.

However with adverts during the broadcast of the match costing around $100,000 per second, the band have told NME.COM they do not expect to clog the airwaves.

At the moment, they are hoping they can afford a single second, which will feature frontman E saying the letter “U”, the first letter of the new album title.

A full version of the ad - with all the letters - will appear online after the game.

Linda · **Posted:** Fri Jan 18, 2008 9:54 am

http://www.nme.com/news/eels/33735

Eels and The Who team up for tiny London gig

Jan 18, 2008

The Who’s Pete Townshend made a surprise appearance at Eels’ gig at London’s St James’ Church last night (January 17).

The gig was a one-off solo show by Mark ‘E’ Everett, to mark the release of his new book: ‘Things The Grandchildren Should Know’ and the band's first 'best of' compilation, 'Essential Eels'.

Everett played songs spanning his musical career, including ‘Ugly Love’, ‘Bus Stop Boxer’, ‘I Like Birds’, ‘Flyswatter’ and ‘Grace Kelly Blues’ on either guitar or piano, and invited fans to read from his book between segments of the show.

For the last book reading, Everett invited “Pete” up from the audience, after which The Who’s Pete Townshend climbed on stage to give the reading.

Earlier in the show, Everett had sent a fan back down to the pews after he realised he was highly intoxicated. “How many beers have you had?” Everett asked the fan, named Ryan, to which he replied “Six”. “Get out of here,” Everett said, sending Ryan to his seat.

Everett signed copies of his book after the show for the first 200 fans who had entered the gig to gain special wristbands.

JohnG · 03 Aug 2006

I got a copy of Meet The Eels-Essential Eels CD/DVD when I had lunch today with Bill Levenson. He gave me a copy for Jimbo too though he probably has this already.

Rick A · 23 Jul 2006

Hey JohnG,

You know THE Bill Levenson? Wow, the conversations I can have that guy!

Rick A.

JohnG · 03 Aug 2006

Rick A wrote:

Hey JohnG,

You know THE Bill Levenson? Wow, the conversations I can have that guy!

Rick A.

yep. Jimbo and I even attend concerts with Bill, a great guy!

Rick A · 23 Jul 2006

JohnG wrote:

Rick A wrote:

Hey JohnG,

You know THE Bill Levenson? Wow, the conversations I can have with that guy!

Rick A.

yep. Jimbo and I even attend concerts with Bill, a great guy!

Even concerts you and Jimbo attend with him? Damm, I am so jealous. Can you imagine the stories he can tell? Hell, imagine, you may have heard many between you and Jimbo peppering him with questions and curios.

He has worked and compiled some of the best comps out on CD!
He use to work at IBM as I did before retirement. When he added the bonus tracks to Emerson, Lake and Powell USA release and put together the "Manticore " boxset I was most appreciated.

You tell him many are in Thanks for work he has done with Polydor and Universal I believe. He and Bill Ignot (Rhino) were responsible for some of the best CD reissues that populate all of our personal collections.

Next time you see him tell him Thanks for the Great work he has done. I have many compilations in my collection done under his supervision. (As many of us do).

Invite him to the board, I am sure he can share some wonderful insights.

Ricik A.

Linda · **Posted:** Wed Jan 30, 2008 9:18 pm

http://www.nme.com/news/eels/33987

Eels map North American tour

Jan 30, 2008

Eels have announce a tour of the US and Canada, beginning with a warm-up show on Valentine’s Day in Santa Ana, CA.

The band then head to Europe before returning to North America where the dates will pick up March 28 in Philadelphia and wind up mid-April in Los Angeles.

The dates will support the release of the band’s recent greatest hits album, ‘Meet the Eels’ and their rarities record ‘Useless Trinkets’.

The dates are:

Santa Ana, CA Galaxy Theater (February 14)
Philadelphia, PA 1st Unitarian Church (March 28)
Washington, DC 6th & I Synagogue (29)
Boston, MA Somerville Theatre (31)
New York, NY Highline Ballroom (April 1,2)
Toronto, ONT The Mod (4)
Detroit, MI Majestic Theatre (5)
Chicago, IL Park West (6)
Minneapolis, MN Pantages Theatre (7)
Boulder, CO Fox Theatre (9)
Seattle, WA Showbox Theatre (11)
Portland, OR Wonder Ballroom (13)
San Francisco, CA Palace Of Fine Arts (14)
Los Angeles, CA El Rey Theater (16)

Linda · **Posted:** Mon Feb 18, 2008 5:05 pm

http://www.nme.com/news/eels/34453

Eels' Mark 'E' Everett invites the Queen to London gig

Feb 18, 2008

Mark ‘E’ Everett of Eels has sent a letter to the Queen inviting her to his gig next Monday (February 25) at London’s Royal Festival Hall venue.

In the letter Everett offers Queen Elizabeth II a free guest-list place for the gig plus a free copy of his book, ‘Things The Grandchildren Should Know’.

He also offers the monarch signed copies of his recent compilation albums, ‘Meet The Eels’ and ‘Useless Trinkets’.

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Her Majesty The Queen
Buckingham Palace
London SW1A 1AA

January 31st 2008

Your Majesty,

My name is Mark Oliver Everett. My friends call me "E". I am the singer in an American rock band called Eels. We will be playing a show at your Royal Festival Hall on the evening of February 25th and I would like to extend an invitation for you to attend our performance. We have played the Festival Hall several times and I've noticed that your royal box is usually empty. I'd like to change that. We have also played your Queen Elizabeth and Royal Albert Halls. I don't think you were at those shows either.

I recently saw the movie ‘The Queen’ and while I know that wasn't actually you in the film, it made me think that I would like you as a person. I'd like you to be one of the people who call me “E”. If you're free February 25th, please come down to the show. It's sold out, but I would be happy to put you on the guest list. I also have a new book, ‘Things The Grandchildren Should Know’, and two new compact disc and DVD collections, ‘Meet The Eels’ and ‘Useless Trinkets’. I think you'd enjoy them and I'd be happy to give you complimentary copies of each, which I will even sign for you after the show.

If you're busy, I understand. But if you can free up your calendar, we'd love to see you there. Thank you for your time, Your Majesty.

Sincerely,

Mark Oliver Everett
aka E

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