The quality of sound is so clear and clean. This is the album that got me into the Eels and an album that would have to be one of my desert island discs. I picked this up about 12 years later and I was amazed how great this entire album is. Please try again. But OK. Ships from and sold by RAREWAVES-IMPORTS. "Daisies of the Galaxy" is the work of a gifted composer/producer/performer who is indeed feeling OK. Not great, mind you. Unlike its predecessor, the album doesn't play like (E)'s private diary; instead, it feels as if one is rummaging through his sketchbook.

Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2015.

Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2020. The Exploits of the Incomparable Mulla Nasrudin, Meet The Eels: Essential Eels Vol. Nothing on Daisies of the Galaxy will draw in casual listeners the way "Novocaine for the Soul" did, since everything is in miniature, from the yardsale production to the poetic scrawlings. This album/CD/recording was my introduction to the Eels back in the day, and remains my favorite for the solid sound and interesting lyrics. When it came time to deliver a follow-up to the intimate, tortured Electro-Shock Blues, (E) couldn't help but deliver a lighter album, but he'd already turned so far into himself that his music was entirely insular. Nice heavyweight 180Gm vinyl, beautiful labels, packaging. Unlike its predecessor, the album doesn't play like (E)'s private diary; instead, it feels as if one is rummaging through his sketchbook. [citation needed]. Continuing with its LP campaign, UMe will be reissuing this title back on 180 gram vinyl.

While The Eels may not be everyone's cup of tea, I am very happy that E keeps plugging away and producing such fine music.

The whole album is haunting, charming, songwriting at its best. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. "[12] Stephen Thomas Erlewine of AllMusic wrote: "Unlike its predecessor, the album doesn't play like [E's] private diary; instead, it feels as if one is rummaging through his sketchbook. Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2016.

This is the Eels album I return to week after week, and is worth a listen if you're not familiar with the group. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 22, 2008.

There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. That's the problem with an offbeat, gifted musician becoming too insular; there are still clear clues of why he has his reputation, but there's not enough to justify exactly why he does.

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Daisies of the Galaxy is the third studio album by American band Eels.

For the dedicated, it's worth sifting through the album to find the keepers, since there are enough moments of quirky genius.

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There are very few melodies that resonate like his best work, and the stripped-down, yet eccentric production – sounding much like a cross between Jon Brion and Beck – never feels realized.

Daisies of the Galaxy is the third studio album by American band Eels. When I first heard "Mr. E's Beautiful Blues" on the radio back in the day, I thought it was a new Beck song.
It was released on February 28, 2000 in the United Kingdom and March 14 in the United States by record label DreamWorks. All top quality. Ambitious and clever, full of wry sardonic tunes. One of my favorite albums in my collection for a lazy daytime listen. *sales figures based on certification alone^shipments figures based on certification alone, (An edited version of the album was also released on the American market with "It's a Motherfucker" replaced by "It's a Monstertrucker". He's certainly not as extreme as Brian Wilson or Syd Barrett, but he's at the level of XTC or Roy Wood, making pop music for an already-established audience. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. Highly recommended for Eels fans. I never once felt the urge to skip a song. This however Is the real McCoy thought I don't know If the mastering was an analog or digital source It sounds excellent. "[2], In a retrospective review for Stylus Magazine, Ben Woolhead described Daisies of the Galaxy as "a very special collection of songs indeed".[13]. Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2013. But not all longtime fans will find this rewarding, since (E) has spent more time in creating mood than crafting songs.

It was released on February 28, 2000 in the United Kingdom and March 14 in the United States by record label DreamWorks. I have since played the CD for my daughter...so I'm on my second copy now as my first dissappeared into her collection. So, when I found "daisies of the galaxy" I bought it right away.

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E's Beautiful Blues', and 'It's a MF'; the last was VERY irritating to me until I listened to the lyrics and understood the gist of the song. I really love the lyrics and the great! There's a problem loading this menu right now. "Daisies of the Galaxy" is the work of a gifted composer/producer/performer who is indeed feeling OK. Terrific re-issue.

This follow-up to 1998's grief-stricken Electro-Shock Blues. Personal faves include 'I Like Birds', 'Flyswatter', 'Mr.

Like all of E's music and lyrics, it is very personal. There are very few melodies that resonate like his best work, and the stripped-down, yet eccentric production -- sounding much like a cross between Jon Brion and Beck -- never feels realized. The Eels were always a vehicle for a songwriter called (E), but by the point of their third album, 2000's Daisies of the Galaxy, they were his and his alone. Of course, his music had always been fairly insular, but if Daisies of the Galaxy is any indication, he's gone so far in, he can't really come out. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission.

The standout point for me is towards the end of the title track, 'I'll pick some daisies, from the flower bed, of the galaxy theatre, while you clear your head......I thought some daisies might cheer you up' followed by a spine tingling ending. Surviving it would be more difficult. The recording style, close & personal, is perfect.

There's a song on this for whatever mood you're in. 1, 1996-2006. music. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading.

The tone is set by the imagistic opener, "Grace Kelly Blues," which captures snapshots of misbegotten souls. And, like many sketchbooks, some moments have blossomed, and others remain just intriguing, unformed ideas. When the band's label requested that a clean version of "It's a Motherfucker" be recorded, the song was re-written as "It's a Monster Trucker", with modified lyrics and sound clips of lead singer E speaking "trucker lingo" on a CB radio. "Daisies of the Galaxy" is the third studio album by Eels. Daisies of the Galaxy received a generally favorable response from critics. This follow-up to 1998's grief-stricken Electro-Shock Blues.

Another reviewer described the music as breaking and "quivering with emotional instability," and that sums up the moody melodic tension perfectly. Maybe it'll get you a mention in Jeannie's diary. Unable to add item to List. Finding the ghost town was easy. "Daisies of the Galaxy" is the third studio album by Eels. One of those intriguing albums that makes you wonder how you missed it when it first came out. Second, by supporting this musician we can all hope that someday another CD of his moving music & lyrics will arrive at Amazon.com, Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2000. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 23, 2018, This is a fantastic album and different type of music, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 23, 2018, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 29, 2018, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 18, 2017, Previous page of related Sponsored Products, The world is changing and our beliefs are being challenged.
A classic album by Eels that I've wanted for years on vinyl so badly I purchased a bootleg LP two years ago from Germany that sounded pretty bad. Though not the equal of the best work of Stephen Merritt [sic] or Elliot Smith [sic], Daisies of the Galaxy is worthy of attention by alterna-pop fans and anyone else desperate for catchy music for grown-ups. For the dedicated, it's worth sifting through the album to find the keepers, since there are enough moments of quirky genius.

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