Reviews (page 2 of 10)
This album feels very of its time but in a good way. Thought this would be way plainer than it ended up being. Love that 90's alt sound Favorite Songs: Susan's House, My Beloved Monster
this is like if jughead jones moved to forks, wa, and did a bad acoustic nirvana impression
Like most people my age, my introduction to eels was "Novocaine for the Soul" all over radio/MTV in the summer of 1996. I liked it OK, but it didn't make me want to go out and buy the album. A few years later in grad school, a friend I met right before graduation was obsessed with eels and burned me a couple of CDs he urged me to listen to. It was the two albums after this one. When I finally listened to them, I didn't fall quite as madly in love with them as my buddy had, but I got it - this band was more than just a one-hit wonder. E's story is fascinating and tragic and he seems to be kind of a genius.
Pretty mid indie rock
Fine, whatever
Det e på en måte nostalgisk, men samtidig e det ikke egentlig så interessant, og tidvis enerveranes, så æ tror ikke det e nokka for mæ.
Such a good album. Hopefully Shrek fans go deeper than just My Beloved Monster.
Don't believe I knew of this band or album. I liked the sound of the music and vocals - classic 90s Indie/Alt rock sound that just throws me back to the era. Wasn't overwhelmed by it, though. Solid middle of the road.
Great vocals and some good flow to it I enjoyed it.
Did I like this? Yea I liked it enough. Do I think it should be on this list? Absolutely fucking not.
Probably would’ve liked more when I was younger. The Shrek soundtrack song still slaps
*Solid indie rock album
I recognize this cover. I know the first song but I didn’t recognize the title. Always like this song. Great hook. This album has a great groove and swing. I should have paid more attention to this band then. The sounds on this album are just great. The voice wears on me a bit. But the rest is really good.
I was both excited and disappointed when I saw this album come up on the list. I've been a fan of Eels for nearly three decades now. Mark Oliver Everett is a very prolific songwriter, and not everything he does works for me, but when he's good he's very good. But this is not the Eels album I would have chosen. "Novocaine for the Soul" great, but the rest of the album doesn't hold up that well for me. If there's one Eels album you should hear before you die it's the beautiful and heartbreaking and ultimately uplifting concept album about death, Electro-Shock Blues. The story is that he lost several loved ones in close succession and processed that loss and grief through his songwriting. Go check it out
Surprised I liked this half as much as I did. Feels very authentic.
18. avgust 2026. 14.33h soooo 90s and not really my cup of tea, mislim uglavnom kao 80% albuma best: not ready yet ili my beloved monster ali znam koja mi NIJE bila best a to je beautiful freak
Hadn’t heard of this at all, saw the album cover and a name I hadn’t heard of, but it was actually not too bad, listenable but nothing I’ll rush back to
Mixed bag of mediocre to blah. Why is it on the list? Who knows. Album cover art is horrible.
I'm a big fan of this exact flavor of Alt-Rock: that kind of psychedelic, chilled-out Alt-Rock where the singer always has unnecessarily raspy vocals. Stuff like Beck and The Flaming Lips. That being said, I don't know why this one in particular got to me so much. It started with that part in Susan's House about the kid getting put in a body bag and then it all kept going from there. I was surprised to see that this one was on the list instead of Electro-Shock Blues, given how much I hear about that one, but apparently their entire thing is "why is this affecting me so much?" so it's not like this is a downgrade.
nice enough
Mid
Mid
Okay, but not massive fan
this was good
Eels… I’d heard of them, and the LP cover looks familiar, but I wasn’t familiar with the music. I knew one or two tracks, and I wasn’t particularly disappointed either. Three stars…
Joskus musiikki osuu tietyllä hetkellä paremmin. Tämän lohdulliset Sävelet ja sanat osuivat. Soundit olivat paikoin täydellisiä.
Another good but not great album for me. The two opening singles were everyehere at the time and i remember them fondly. But the rest of the album reminded me why i'd never become a fan. It wasn't bad, and I dont mind their schtick, but i tried listening twice and gave up half way through the second time.
Appreciated it far more than I expected, bonus point for the Shrek connection. RYM: N Saved a song: N
I love this album from front to back. Such vivid stories and the epitome of 90s indie
6.5/10 - Pleasantly surprised. It was interesting and inventive.
Pretty solid album, I like the blending of different genres and the lo-fi nature of it. Tails off a bit towards the end. 7/10
From the studio that brought you... Shrek?... comes a pretty solid 90s alt rock selection. I was happy with this one. Highlights: "Novocaine for the Soul" (better than I remembered it); "Mental;" and maybe also "My Beloved Monster."
Wonderful mix of rock, triphop, shoegaze and indie. An absolute dream of an album.
Another one that just seemed safe. Didn't feel like something so special I had to hear before I died, but not really a bad album, either. 2 1/2 stars
I thought this list was 1,001 albums ... not 1,001 one hit wonders from the 90s? Saw these guys a few years back at some free food festival. Still not impressed.
I really liked the front half of the album but the back half was not the same sound or quality
Had no idea what to expect going in and was pretty pleasantly surprised
I had no idea what to expect but it's a great album. Four stars
Unique and beautiful
Tiens, encore un album de rock osef que Robert Dimery doit trouver absolument formidable. Bon, c'est quand même pas non plus aussi nul que certains autres albums. Celui-ci a un minimum de personnalité et même un tout petit côté grunge (c'est d'époque !). Donc mettre deux serait quand même assez abusé. Ce sera un petit trois, un peu tiède, mais en vrai, c'était pas un album si osef que ça.
very interesting instrumental noises at the start and end of songs. the songs sound very melancholic strong drums reminds me of Radiohead a little.
This is a 3.6 really but rounding down to 3 would be unfair
Another one hit wonder?
I knew this band by name but this is my first time listening. A really powerful aura from the lead singer, and nice crisp melodies with fairly spare production. The deceptive simplicity of the song construction and distinct perspective of the lyrics definitely called to mind songwriters like Mitski.
Shronk
Na ja. Mir zu düster.
I could never quite decide if I thought Eels were fascinating, or boring and listening to this record again today for the first time in YEARS, I still don't know. There's something unusual and compelling about this record, but I kind of wanted each track to hurry up and finish. I don't think it belongs on this list. On the other hand, maybe it does.
I suppose this is the album which launched the Eels to the next level in the UK and it is a great example of an indie rock oddity. Lyrically it is pretty dark and downbeat for the most part but it has some really interesting musical twists and turns. I can't quite see why it is on the list yet I do love it.
Enjoyed a lot more than I initially thought I would. Not a masterpiece but delivered everywhere it seemed to be trying to. Felt engaged the whole listen. Faves: Novacaine For the Soul, My Beloved Monster, Not Ready Yet, Your Lucky Day In Hell Rating: 8.2
I wanted to get excited and love this. Unfortunately, I fell right asleep instead. Monster one hit wonder. Exceedingly dull otherwise.
Probably won’t listen to that again
a couple of the songs Ive heard a bunch over the years, besides that, nothing else too interesting to me
Fine I guess. Catchy, tastefully produced, some ok lyrics, some terrible. But the kind of daily album I wind up resenting cos there are plenty interesting new things out just this week I probably should have listened to instead.
Mmm didn't like this - some moments were hints of music I do like but couldn't get past the pop punk American voice! Also horrible album cover
Find it so funny that Eels are so inextricably associated with the Shrek franchise
Great album. Classic indie rock with plenty of weird thrown in.
It’s been a while since I’d listened to this one, but I always liked it alright. For its time, it was a pretty unique record, though it did take a little getting into for me. I still like it pretty good; it’s held up pretty well for a 30-year old record. Eels made some pretty interesting choices with the music and it’s got some decent hooks to it. 8/10
Cozy.
It was honest and of the time for sure 3+
90s nostalgia bumps this up a tick
Really intrigued me on the first listen, definitely a fan of the use of weird audio and how the vocals aren't but have so much depth - Will prob revisit and I think is my first 5
Very beautiful music, had me wishing for more darker feels but the hope and the lighter melodies suit it. Enjoyed :) Cat named Lola mentioned 🗣
I really liked this album very chill. Nice atmospheric music.
I'll be honest, this is so, so, so much better than I remembered it being. I never got massively into Eels first time round, and feel like maybe I had a copy of this CD but it hadn't stuck in my brain. Anyway, the singles are really strong, if classically frontloaded in the track list, and it's got some moments of surprising delicacy, particularly Flower, which I thought was great. It's not quite a five, but it's definitely at the top end of four.
I was introduced to this album by my then Manager of WH Smith back in 1996. David Baraclough was his name. Turns out he was way cooler than me and now I am the around the same age now that he was then. I really liked this album then and I think it still holds up 30 years later. Weirdly never really got into their other albums except the one with Birds on it.
A bit Weird but musically and lyrically interesting
grappig
2.8
Weinerlicher Emo Dreck
ganz nett, aber auch nicht mehr
Ist doch cool + Shrek
The album is very well produced, but unfortunately it did not spark much for me.
Never really listened to Eels before, it's started off reasonably well so I'll probably stick it out to the end... I did, and it was OK
In what appears to be a regular occurrence this album is deeply connected to a period of poor mental health I had. I’d left London and was back at my parents house and the night time radio shows of Steve lamacq and mark radcliffe were a life line for me. This is where I first encountered Novocaine for the soul and Susan’s house. I loved how up front they were about the grimness of life but their willingness to find beauty in it too. Really important stuff for me at the time. The album doesn’t always maintain those highs but it’s an album that welcomes you in
A few incredible songs mixed with some boring ones.
Not a huge fan of the singing but I got used to it. Everything is fine, nothing amazing really about this album.
Trying way too hard. I remember the hype of this record and not getting it then either
I really liked this.
Pretty cool. Vibe kinda drags by the end of the album
real bummer vibe.
What a relief, hearing an album that doesn't feel like a chore to hear all of it. Very listenable and inclined to listen again.
Instrumentally rich and catchy, and lyrically endearing in an unsettling way.
Rock. It was kinda cool hearing a song from Shrek, but kinda boring otherwise.
Myen. Je n’aime pas tout
haven’t heard this in decades. holds up remarkably well. “novacaine” is a good single but I really dig “beautiful freak”, “my beloved monster”, and “your lucky day in hell”. A solid to great record all around
This is alright music. As too often, I don't really understand why it's here but I can now say that I've listened to (the?) Eels and they're alright.
I had not listened to this album from start to finish in more than a decade, but what a treat it was. I listened through FOUR TIMES yesterday. Nearly 30 years on, it still holds up. It's brooding, technically proficient, catchy and original. Lyrically, the content is dark. Very dark. However, it is approached with such care that it doesn't come across as navel gazing self indulgence. There is a touch of humour, a hint of tongue in cheek which makes the album really poppy and accessible. It's fantastic.
Veel nice melodiëen, minder strak uitgewerkt
I really liked the Eels song that was in Shrek 2, but this earlier album is just fine.
really enjoyed this album
I think it's both trying too hard and a bit lazy at the same time. Didn't click for me.
Boring
Snoooooooore 😴
My Beloved Monster is in Shrek. That bumps this album up a star.
Abysmal cover. In the running for worst on this list. Eels have always been a band I enjoy but not enough to pursue beyond going hey I liked that. I actually like the way a song like Susan’s House sounds but the lyrics are so fucking stupid. And then a song like the title track. We know nothing about this freak! Are they smelly? Addicted to glue? Just kind of clumsy? We don’t know! YOU! Don’t know. It’s just meant to be a thing you can attach anyone to. Is my beloved monster about a complicated relationship? Or an actual monster? I can’t tell! Either is fine but neither fucking sucks!
It's liek Beck meets Bright Eyes
Quirky with interesting lyrics but does get a bit bland and slow musically. 3/5
4/5
Minulla oli ihan hyviä hetkiä tämän levyn kanssa. Kuulosti paikoin ceeämäxältä.
Ei oikein lähteny alt rock, post grunge mitä onkaan. Näitä bändejä tuntuu kans hirveä lista olevan mitkä on same but different. Alotuskappale on nimeltään tuttu, mutta ei kyllä paljoa herättäny muistikuvia, että olisin monesti ainakaan kuullu. Kertakuunteluna meni taustalla aivan ok, mutta ei oikein herättäny kiinnostusta artistia tai levyä kohtaan sen enempää. Levynkansi creepy ahh.
Amazing. Genuinely. The title track sucks though
It’s my kind of music, but I don’t think there was any one song I particularly latched on to. It has a good sound overall, and I didn’t find the lyrics to be too off putting, but I’m still just kind of wondering what value it has on a list like this. I won’t completely pan it because it wasn’t a talentless affair, but it also was just another album that breezed by with little to remember.
Love this album...
1. zoul - 0 2. houze - 0 3. ragz - 1 4. freak - 1 5. ready - 2 6. monzter - 0 7. flouuer - 0 8. guezt - 0 9. mental - 0 10. zpunky - 0 11. hell - 1 12. child - 0
This grew on me quite a bit over the course of the listen; this will be listened to again.
i genuinely liked this album. weird enough to be unique, commercial enough for each song to be likeable. finding out it's also a one man show added to my appreciation of the music made.
Great album. Hell of a debut too. Most of their best singles on here. Not my usual style, but really enjoyed it.
11/1001 Uma grata surpresa, abrindo com duas pedradas como Novocaine for the Soul e Susan's House Novocaine for the Soul - 80 Susan's House - 80 Rags to Rags - 75 Beautiful Freak - 75 Not Ready Yet - 80 My Beloved Monster - 80 Flower - 75 Guest List - 75 Mental - 75 Spunky - 75 Your Lucky Day in Hell - 75 Manchild - 75 Media: 76.6
Fine. It has the general alt-rock sound of my youth, but I doubt I would have been that hyped about it at the time.
Knowing nothing about Eels, this sounded similar to a lot of things I do like, but do it better. Lyrics were sometimes laughably trying to be sad and haunting
My dad used to listen to this band, I get why. Great stuff
Благородная ностальгия. Приглушенный звук инструментов, хрипящий надрывающийся голос и очень знакомые мелодии. Не сказал бы что этот альбом чем-то выделяется с первого прослушивания, но в сочетании с довольно пугающей обложкой помимо ностальгии чувствуется страх и тревожность. Это наблюдается не во всех песнях явно но весь альбом точно обладает описанными качествами. Голос ощущается так, вокалист поет последнюю песню перед смертью и прямо сейчас истекает кровью. На самом деле не передаваемое ощущение от прослушивания, но только непонятно когда послушать это ? Исключительно фоновые композиции но очень четко передающие эмоцию. Ставлю альбому 5.5/10
3,5
feels like I'm in a early 2000's am to a degree lol, lyrics are nothing meteoric but they hold impact and weight just not the greatest song writing I've ever heard, this is staying in rotation in the car for sure tho, great work.
Interesting album. It’s a tad on the dark side; however, it is a testament of the social, political, and economics of the time.
Pavement/dinosaur jr. Novocaine for the soul Beautiful freak
I definitely had this CD when I was young in the ‘90s, and even then I remember being underwhelmed. Is this the book people trying to be cool by including a relatively forgotten “cool” song? Because don’t let’s act like the whole album is anything special outside of the big single.
The album art was creepy as hell. The songs are low bpm which I liked. This feels like a multiple listen album for me to honestly like songs out of it. It was a good listen. Songs I liked: Susans house Flower Spunky Review - 8/10
ahead of its time!
gefällt, und trotzdem nicht einfach zum hören.
Ein grossartiges Album als Startpunkt von vielen weiteren.
Enjoyed more than I was expecting. First time listening to Eels.
Kind of bad no
2 out of 5. The sad guy indie rock doesn't do it for me.
Wasn't a fan of this 30 years ago and nothing has changed
Last song amazing other songs boooo lyrically sonically p good last song tame impala type shit 4? 3? 3. Man early lyrics sucked.
I always felt Eels were underrated, this fine introduction and their next two albums, Electro-shock Blues and Daisies of the Galaxy are fantastic so I never got how their sales dropped off so steeply after Beautiful freak. A great balance of hooky, interesting edgy, melodic, perhaps there is a slight tendency toward slightly dour tones but overall definitely one of the 90’s under appreciated bangers in my opinion 4.2
This band passed me by but I wish they hadn't. I really like this. It's got a cool, trippy relaxed vibe about it. Like wilco meets avalanches or something.
For a debut this album feels really weird because it’s already so formed and experimental. It’s got both simple instrumentation but also a wide range of different genres and feelings all covered by lyrics that talk about drug abuse, loneliness, and isolation. At least I think that’s what it’s about idk I listened to it pretty much twice but I didn’t have the lyrics up to my eyes or anything so I might have missed or added something. It’s good shit though I appreciated this one a lot. It’s a little off for this list though. We’ve got alt rock albums like this but not a single Ween album? No Mollusk no Chocolate and Cheese? That’s their problem not mine. Would have a lot more 100s if they added those to be fair. Anyways, on the types of songs they have. There’s a song that really sounded like a James Bond intro parody (Your Luckiest Day in Hell), a sort of twisted pop ballad (Beautiful Freak), some hip hop type vocals mixed with pianos (Susan’s House) and even some gospel influence (Flower). They crammed a good bit into this one so you won’t feel bored or anything. Although on the other hand like I said the instrumentation is pretty simple so don’t expect like a crazy masterpiece or anything. It’s just a pretty artistic good little album.
The songs are dark and serious but I close my eyes and all I see is Shrek
My favorite Eels album is the greatest hits album. Why? Because E is definitely a hit maker. However each one of his albums has certain songs that just drag on. This one really only has "Rags to Rags" in my opinion. Every other track is well written or well produced, or both. Nostalgia clouds my judgement, so my 3.5 rating is knocked down to a very solid 3
This was a wild ride. Very shocking and crazy lyrics at times, but the music itself is good! Your Lucky Day, Mental, and a couple other tracks stood out to me as really well done. The whole album ended up being a grower - 7/10
What makes this essential? Clearly not the lyrics. The singing isn't that great, music doesn't stand out.
4/5
I'm from Belgium and over here Eels is damn popular. It's even more popular over here then in their own country. And yes still to this date. Really enjoyed this album. 4/5
Novocaine For The Soul has been added to my Dental Playlist.
Very standard mid-90s fare. Good for what it is, but not the greatest genre.
Loved this as a kid, definitely holds up!
I was expecting the worst based on the spooky ghost opening in the first track. But what I got instead??? Mid-to-pretty-good rock.
Twin maybe I am a freak after all
Pleasantly surprised by that, it was beautiful, also cool that a song from shrek in there. Standouts are susan’s house, beautiful freak, my beloved monster and your lucky day in hell.
A perfectly serviceable album. The one interesting thing is that the lead singer of the band father came up with the many worlds theory in physics.
A little monotone, but i love Shrek
Dark lyrics over interesting music
8 - GOOD
Another one I've never heard of; keep 'em coming! Apart from the distinct basslines played on the cello in "Susan's House", you could easily mistake the first 3 tracks as being one long thing. Instrumentals are serviceable, but his airy flat tone never changes from song to song, making it feel impossible to know when one track is ending and another is starting. "Not Ready Yet" caught my attention though, with it's distinct notes at the beginning, bleeding into reverbed effects chords. The slight distortion affect on the vocals also fits his voice better too. Then came the chorus, and he showed some more range! This almost had Radiohead energy. Easily the stand out track for me so far. Any more like this and the opening tracks may be excused. Instantly (maybe unfortunately) recognized "My Beloved Monster" from Shrek, it is a good track, another with interesting guitar sections and the way the rasp in his voice escalates in time with the drums is a stroke of genius. Unfortunately "Flower" was much like the beginning songs for me, but the hip-hop drum roll and moody bass of "Guest List" worked for me, despite vocals being relatively the same as disliked tracks. The harmonica sections were also appreciated too, blending well with the drums. More of the same disappointment with "Mental" and most of "Spunky", though the wibbling distorted guitar notes flanked by the piano notes were a fun surprise. Even so, it couldn't save the song for me; beautiful lyrics though. "Your Lucky Day in Hell" had some unique arrangements and fun lyrics; lots of cool things going on with a deep bassline layered with angelic strings and distorted guitars. Enjoyed this one. "Manchild" was weirdly beautiful, his voice working in this soft higher pitch accompanied with the organ. Thankfully a satisfying end to an otherwise mediocre album for me. Overall, there are things to enjoy here, but much of it is surrounded by the sands of some generic vocals and instrumentals. Would love to see how this band evolves, as I get the impression that their is more to this band than this album has you believe.
Another album new to me...and this one I rather liked. Wikipedia says this is post-grunge. Well I don't know about that, but I will be adding it to my Qobuz favourites. Ans I love the cover.
This felt like it was trying so desperately to be off-centre and quirky, but in actuality it was all just mildly boring and non-committal. Unremarkable slacker-ish indie disguised under a veil of meaningless sound effects.
Not bad but, by the end, not very interesting.
Interesting 90's melancholy vibe, but that can only go so far, amirite
Sing. Or don't.
Novocaine For The Soul was huge, but I don't think this album held its weight in comparison
Eclectic Indie. Pretty remarkable album by one Mark Oliver Everett DBA the Eels, musically diverse, lyrically interesting. I'm caught between a 4 and 5, and 4 it is...this time.
This is a very intriguing album. It feels like it wants to be a serious grunge album but the band just doesn't have the chops for it. This doesn't make the album bad, but puts it in a unique place. The sound is accessible, interesting, and compelling despite the lack of strong lyrics. Still, it has a great vibe.
Eels have always struck me as an extremely solid if oddly dull indie rock band. This debut sets the template - some truly memorable and eclectic songs like "Novocaine For the Soul" and "Susan's House" but also true yawners that fade into pleasant background hipster coffee shop music. A mixed bag overall.
Novocaine is awesome, I still think the rest of the album is a little underpowered though.
Proto quirk chungus ahh music shrek 2
Love this musically and the very 1996 writing and vocal suit it perfectly. Solid opener, Rags to Rags is great, Mental is great, there's a lot of good moments throughout
shrek moment
manchild indeed. this is giving losercore (derogatory); i feel like there's some potential sonically, i enjoyed the weird spoken word bit in track 2. self-pitying pick-me boy malarkey is not done here in a way that works for me, spoils the vibes of something otherwise tolerable. self-loathing i will indulge but self-pity? higher bar. fav: mental
I mean it’s ok.
Nothing special
They had some good songs and then some others that seemed to drag. They are not bad but would not seek it out to listen again.
It wasn’t beautiful but it was still decent
Surprisingly good. Really liked the moody slow rock, great for driving across North Dakota under a heavy gray sky. I liked the dude’s raspy voice. Really liked the lyricism too.
This was an enjoyable listen. Liked the variety & his voice grew on me. Not really sure why it is on this list but it’s still mikes better than lot of other drivel we’ve suffered thru
A 3 for Novocaine For The Soul and My Beloved Monster. The rest was ok. I do love his voice.
1. Novocaine For The Soul (★★★★★) -Favorita del álbum y más -El videoclip también me pareció creativo... 2. Susan's House (★★★★⯨) 3. Rags To Rags (★★★★★) -Fav 4. Beautiful Freak (★★★★★) -Fav 5. Not Ready Yet (★★★★★) -Favorita del álbum y más 6. My Beloved Monster (★★★★★) -Favorita del álbum y más 7. Flower (★★★★★) -Fav 8. Guest List (★★★★★) -Fav -Me gustó cómo parece iniciar, como si fuera una canción de otro género, hip-hop, boom bap quizás, y después ya vuelve a lo convencional sin perder el ritmo inicial. 9. Mental (★★★★★) -Favorita del álbum y más -Por la parte final, con el "Not at all", me encantaría escuchar cómo la cantaría Kurt y qué energía podría darle Nirvana si le hiciera cover en otro universo... 10. Spunky (★★★★⯨) 11. Your Lucky Day In Hell (★★★★★) -Fav 12. Manchild (★★★★⯨) TOTAL = ★★★★⯨ (5)
Like an emo Lo fi beck, but kind of shittier. I get this connected with people and had a very particular aesthetic but it hasn’t aged well and kind of seems like an amateur go at sampling. The songs themself aren’t bad though but the production places it at a certain era. Not bad not good.
I did enjoy this one and listened to the recommended for much longer than i thought
Great, solid indie music. Surprisingly consistent. Another great find for the effort. 4 "lucky day" stars.
to freaky for me, it's rock but too chill. Eels had that banger from shrek tho, and all these songs are like that one. For that 3 stars
Tienen cositas pero no lo volvería a escuchar.
Conocía algunas canciones de Eels, pero las de este álbum me decepcionaron un poco en comparación. No estuvo mal, quizá si me termina interesando la banda/artista termino volviendo a escuchar el disco, estuvo bueno, pero nada wow ni tan destacable.
No pude esucchalro
I was ready to give this a 5, especially because of Novacaine. Just the right amount of 90s melancholy. But by the end of the album it felt a bit "sputtered out."
I was not at all familiar with Eels previously, I think I had heard the name but no songs. I really enjoyed this listen, but admittedly can't discern why this is included in a list of greatest albums -- on first listen it sounds like a lot of other 90s rock.
Nice, quirky album of alt-rock from the mid 90s. Not going to be my new favorite album, but very much of its time.
Novocaine for the Soul 4.5 Susan's House 4.3 Rags to Rags 4.2 Beautiful Freak 3.4 Not Ready Yet 4.2 My Beloved Monster 3.2 Flower 3.6 Guest List 4.2 Mental 4 Spunky 3 Your Lucky Day in Hell 4 Manchild 3.2 Score: 3.816666667
beautiful feek
..
Good album. I had listened to some stuff by Eels already, but never paid much attention. Songs I enjoyed: "Novocaine For The Soul", "Susan's House", "Not Ready Yet", "Guest List", "Spunky", and "Manchild". This is in the 3,5 range, but leaning towards 4 (also because, after listening to this, I'm interested in listening to other material by Eels).
Shrek 2 kino
A nice surprise.
I think Eels is one of the most underrated bands of the 90s. That being said, this is probably not even in my top of eels albums. A bit more catchier than others
I quite surprisingly liked this album. They has a soothing vibe.
Nice
I bought this album and still like it. It's pretty dark, and a couple of the songs feel more like spoken word with some background music, but on a particularly bad day (which today happened to be), I really *really* appreciate Novocaine for the Soul. I ended up listening to that song 4 times today just for good measure, before I sputtered out.
Started strong. Very mid
It's okay. Better than its opening single would suggest. 3.5, rounded down.
Twas OK
Laid back.
With the exception of some brief moments, this album is ass. Almost in one star territory
Fine 90s indie/alt rock sound pulling with an artier and poppier approach, with fairly eclectic songs that are well crafted and fairly rich. The singer can be both sincere and use that dry-delivered irony that became some common in later indie rock. Overall Unmemorable, but fine I guess. Definitely not a neccary listen prior to perishing
**Eels – *Beautiful Freak* (1996): An In-Depth Review** *Beautiful Freak* is the major-label debut of Eels—the project led by Mark Oliver Everett (stage name “E”)—and remains one of the most distinctive albums to emerge from the mid-1990s alternative landscape. Released in 1996 on DreamWorks Records, it is technically Everett’s third album (following two solo releases as “E”), but it established the Eels moniker and the collaborative identity that would define his career. What makes the record endure is its tension: it is a pop album marinated in despair, a grunge record with a toy piano, and a deeply personal statement dressed in sonic eccentricity. --- ### **Production & Sound** The album was produced by a team of four, including Everett himself, alongside Jon Brion, Mark Goldenberg, and Michael Simpson of the Dust Brothers. This collaborative approach yielded a sound that is deliberately patchwork yet cohesive. The production layers distorted guitars, trip-hop beats, vinyl crackle, spoken-word passages, and unexpected instrumentation—such as the glockenspiel and toy piano on “Novocaine for the Soul”—over a backbone of concise, melodic songwriting.citeweb_search:1#1web_search:1#2 The result is what *Q* magazine praised as “a complete musical vision, a genre-spanning soundscape that reels you in with its myriad hooks.”citeweb_search:1#2 The Los Angeles Times connected this maverick approach to a lineage of outsider Los Angeles bands, noting that Eels chronicled “the outsider, underdog attitude in the shadows of a record industry that never embraces them commercially.”citeweb_search:1#2 --- ### **Lyrics & Themes** Lyrically, *Beautiful Freak* is obsessed with ugliness, anxiety, outsiderdom, and underachievement—but it uses these dark themes as a canvas for flickers of light and childlike tenderness.citeweb_search:1#0 Everett’s writing is starkly observational, often walking a line between empathy and detached narration. - **“Novocaine for the Soul”** opens the album with the unforgettable couplet: *“Life is hard / and so am I / You’d better give me something / so I don’t die.”* It sets the tone immediately—cynical, needy, and darkly funny. The song became an unlikely international hit, driven by its dreamy chorus and toy-piano intro. - **“Susan’s House”** is a narrative spoken-word piece set to a sampled Gladys Knight piano loop, detailing a walk through urban misery—dead bodies, arguments, drug dealers—before arriving at a place of fragile connection. It is one of the album’s most distinctive tracks, blending trip-hop rhythms with literary storytelling. - **“Not Ready Yet”** captures the paralysis of mental illness and self-doubt, its hesitant dynamics mirroring the lyrical refusal to engage with the world. - **“My Beloved Monster”**—later immortalized by its inclusion in *Shrek*—is a tender, almost nursery-rhyme-like ode to a partner who is as damaged and unique as the narrator. - **“Your Lucky Day in Hell”** opens with the surreal, darkly comic line *“Mama gripped onto the milkman’s hand / and then she finally gave birth,”* showcasing Everett’s gift for jarring, memorable imagery. The album’s childlike elements—toy pianos, simple melodies, wide-eyed cover art—serve as an idealized counterweight to the grime. As one retrospective noted, “childishness is presented as a kind of ideal state, the thing we’re all trying to achieve even as the world continues to slap us silly.”citeweb_search:1#0 --- ### **Musical Style & Influence** *Beautiful Freak* is often described as post-grunge, but that label is reductive. The album incorporates elements of hip-hop, soul, spoken word, chamber pop, and noise rock, often within the same song. The rhythm section of Jonathan “Butch” Norton (drums) and Tommy Walter (bass) provides a live, muscular foundation, while the production team layers samples and atmospheric pads on top.citeweb_search:1#1 The record’s influence is diffuse but significant. It anticipated the genre-blending, emotionally vulnerable indie rock that would flourish in the 2000s, and its mix of melancholy and quirk can be heard in artists like Beck, Car Seat Headrest, and The National. For many listeners, it serves as a gateway to Eels’ broader, equally eclectic discography; one fan noted that *Beautiful Freak* functions as a “microcosm” of the band’s next five albums, containing seeds of the electro-shock blues, daisy-pop, and souljacker experiments that followed.citeweb_search:1#3 --- ### **Critical Reception** Contemporary reviews were largely positive but occasionally polarized. *Entertainment Weekly* praised the “postgrunge pop melodies and quirky, intelligent production,” though critic Ethan Smith felt E’s urban narratives could come off as “a disingenuous, arty pose.”citeweb_search:1#2 The *Chicago Tribune* was harsher, suggesting Everett came across as “either naive and self-absorbed or patronizing and calculating,” while *The Village Voice*’s Robert Christgau dismissed it entirely with a “dud” rating.citeweb_search:1#2 Retrospectively, the album has gained stature. AllMusic’s James Chrispell noted that “tinges of despair and downright meanness surface just when you’ve been lulled into thinking this is another pop group,” while *Trouser Press* observed that “E’s material works best when he finds the rare balance between his misanthropy and his capacity for warmth.”citeweb_search:1#2 --- ### **Pros** - **Inventive Production:** The arrangements are consistently surprising—harmonica bridges, gospel choirs, vinyl crackle, and jazz bass lines appear without feeling gimmicky. - **Melodic Strength:** Despite the experimental touches, the album is built on strong, concise pop hooks. Songs like “Novocaine for the Soul,” “Your Lucky Day in Hell,” and “Guest List” are immediately memorable. - **Lyrical Distinctiveness:** Everett’s writing is darkly funny, surreal, and emotionally raw. He avoids generic angst by grounding his misery in specific, often bizarre imagery. - **Cohesive Vision:** The album flows as a unified piece. The tension between sweetness and grime, pop and noise, gives it a singular identity. - **Emotional Resonance:** Tracks like “Not Ready Yet” and “Flower” articulate depression and alienation with genuine empathy, making the album deeply relatable for listeners who feel out of step with the world. ### **Cons** - **Vocal Limitations:** Everett’s weary, semi-spoken delivery is an acquired taste. Some listeners find it overwrought or “whiny,” and it can flatten the melodic potential of certain tracks. - **Inconsistent Pacing:** The middle of the album—particularly around “Rags to Rags” and “Mental”—can feel monotonous to some ears, with similar tempos and emotional registers blurring together. - **Pretension Risk:** The spoken-word passages and urban-misery narratives occasionally tip into self-consciousness. As one critic noted, the “warts-and-all portrayals of urban life” can feel like a posture rather than lived experience. - **Sample-Heavy Texture:** The reliance on loops and atmospheric pads dates the album to its mid-’90s moment. For some, this gives it a nostalgic charm; for others, it makes sections sound like “beige dirges.” - **Polarizing Tone:** The album’s relentless focus on despair, even when leavened by humor, can be exhausting. It is not a record for listeners seeking catharsis or uplift—it is more interested in sitting with discomfort. --- ### **Verdict** *Beautiful Freak* is a masterpiece of flawed beauty. It captures a specific post-Cobain moment in American rock—when grunge’s aggression was mutating into something more introverted, sample-based, and emotionally literate—while remaining utterly singular to Mark Oliver Everett’s vision. Its greatness lies in its contradictions: it is radio-friendly yet uncommercial, childlike yet steeped in adult misery, poppy yet poisoned. Nearly three decades later, it remains an essential, if sometimes uncomfortable, listen for anyone drawn to music that finds light in the margins of darkness.
Hadn’t really taken the time to fully listen to this record, but after a proper listen I felt like a joint and bourbon. the record swings between cracked humor, self-loathing & tenderness. Shoutout to Susan. 2.5/5 (I know you can’t do that but that’s my rating)
i think this album really starts to take off on track three, "rags to rags". that, "not ready yet", and "my beautiful monster". saw them once. it was a good show, had never listened to them. also never listened to them again until now, but that was before streaming was a thing.
All time terrible album cover but a really enjoyable album. There wasn’t a track on it that I didn’t enjoy but it needed a few that I really loved for me to give all five stars. Haven’t listened to Eels in forever so will have to go through their albums at some point. Top Track - Mental
Love this album cover first and foremost, it's so goofy, like who are you? Get away from me. Overall, though this was a pretty weird record, I think I'll need a fair bit of time to wrap my head around it. But first impressions were generally positive; it's definitely unique in its own twisted (freaky) little way, and also undeniably disorienting. It was sort of Weenish at times, with its consistently facetious presentation, in even some of the most serious songs. 'Susan's House' was maybe the most glaring example with this cutesy piano prop'd up against this very dark spoken word piece, making for an uneasy listening experience, but it's certainly effective. Even after finishing this, this album evades easy genre-classification - there's a bit of trip-hop in here, but also weird alternative and grunge spins, like with the catchy 'Rags to Rags', maybe my favorite song here. 'My Beautiful Monster' has a weird outro; it's just another song that feels super unsettling given its twisted depiction of love paired with these cacophonous, feedbacky guitar interjections. The album itself is filled with this sort of imagery, a lot of harsh depictions of self and growth, coming to a head with the subdued 'Guest list' and further tied in with the following 'Manic'. Kind of reminds me of "M&A" by Modest Mouse, given its very minimal sublime and personal nature - 'Spunky' here sounds very much out of that album. It's really not a very layered album (musically), has that old-school hip-hop ethos where there really is only one melody, or sample looping, and not too much in terms of standard song structures. But the stark nature of it all only added to the album's appeal for me. I dug this thing for the most part. Actually, while listening to it, I didn't notice that it was from all the way back in '96, which makes it even more impressive. It sounds like the type of lowkey, soft-spoken, experimental indie that would start popping off in the early to mid '2000s.
novocaine for the soul
Another one that I think I'll love more than I did. I really need to have lower expectations going into these. 3/5
Would give 3.5 if I could.
Not my cup of tea. Sounds to 90:s for my taste
This is tough because I listened to this constantly when I was 16/17/18 but haven't heard it since. The songs are so so interwoven with my time that I can't objectively rate them. I can't even pick it a favourite. Maybe Susan's House? It's so good. So so good.
J'adore déjà eels Donc c'est un grand 4,7 qui sera un 5 parce que c'est pas parfait mais ça reste insane
C'est cool, on sent dès la première chanson que c'est déjà la voix signature de Eels. Après le reste ne m'emballe pas tant que ça, mais bon album. Malus pour la pochette dégueulasse. Playlist pick : Novocaine For The Soul
In the labyrinth of despair that is this album, each song a melancholic maze, with an uncanny grace. Seems to have found the 'off' button on the hope meter and left it there. Spins: 1 Playlist Additions - Novocaine for the Soul - My Beloved Monster - Your Lucky Day in Hell
Another clinker I’d never heard
Great
Beautiful album, I've never listened to it before but will be back for more
Needs more songs from shrek
Liked it, was surprised I’d never heard them before.
This is one of those albums I never really heard of outside of this list but I find very interesting. The music sounds very different than everything coming out around this time and holds up fairly well all these years later.
creepy
Not bad.
I had never heard of this band, or this album, and I liked it quite a bit. It's unusual, and a bit weird, and yet, it's using fairly conventional instrumentation, vocalization, and modes. I'll definitely have to give it a few more spins, and see if they've got other albums.
Average 90s alt rock album. Some inventive sampling/cross genre sounds, but nothing that feels like it breaks the mold. I like their sound. But this came out in the middle of my musical development. I still enjoy the single. Novocaine for the Soul
Competent enough 90s "slacker"/alt. rock, but even some of the tracks that should grab me just make me wish I was listening to better bands. Susan's House in particular just makes me want to turn the record off and go listen to Soul Coughing instead.
6/10
Mild
beautiful album
Not the most glowing review but definitely better than I expected it to be
Not my style and a little dark for me.
Easy listening. Nothing mind blowing.
This was interesting. I’ve heard of this band and wanted to listen. I don’t feel like I’d want to repeatedly listen though.
good listen, 3.7 id say
So I volunteered to watch my neighbor's kids last night and I put this on while they were over, and they jumped right up and said "I know that song!"
This was surprisingly good. A bit unexpected. A great debut album for this band. Felt a bit experimental, too. A pleasant experience, all in all.
Not bad, but nothing remarkable.
My seventh album of the project, and the first time I've gotten one by an artist I've simply never heard of. This was very cool! I do see myself getting back into this one and turning it over in greater depth. Really cool songs. The first tune kind of turned me off, but I'm glad that I stuck with it.
a weird mix of art rock and butt rock that i didnt expect. pretty cool (?)
3.5/5
pretty solid, a few stand out tracks.
Don’t you think I know? If you had heard Flower before hearing Eels debut record, you might have thought that the album was a bit morose. Well it fucking is. Don’t you think I know. Beautiful Freak sums up the record - it is definitely a beautiful sounding electro-pop record but also freakishly shaded with sorrow. The guitar work and tone on Guest List is another highlight. Even if you have become a little disenchanted with the hit Novacaine For The Soul which had massive airplay, the rest of the album is filled with gems. Along with the above tracks, the back half is truly great. Mental and Your Lucky Day in Hell are easily as catchy as Novacaine. It is the guitar tones on this record as well as E’s vocal approach that make this record pretty special. E’s vocals are simple and expressive and the phrasing makes the hooks on tracks like those on Susan’s House both pleasing and emotional. There are no hints at all as to what will come next in this record and that is what makes it a record you should spend time listening to rather than playing in the background. Not a perfect record but a great one. Don’t listen though if you are already feeling a bit blue. You’ve been warned. 4/5
sorpresa total, no me llamaba para nada, terminó siendo un discazo. experimentación, plots y temones a lo largo de todo el disco
did not know anything from this except the funny shrek 2 song going in. having listened to it, it’s still the only one I remember :/ not actively bad but sooooo forgettable I almost wish it was. what a waste of 40 minutes. also holy shit that has to be bottom 5 album covers of all time who the fuck drew that
This was a really good album by a band I’d never heard of which timewise does not make sense. Glad it was on the list.
I knew I was in for some shit when the line "Life is white And I am black" was said by the whitest man. This is something that my 13yr self would have loved, especially the track "Mental" which I can't help but fw hard. 3/5.
I was surprised how much I ended up enjoying this one. They have a unique 90s sound and for whatever reason I didn't bounce off it this time like I had in the past.
This came out at the tail end of grunge and got bracketed in with it, leading to a surprise hit for the single Novacaine for the Soul. However, the rest of the album is considerably quirkier, both lyrically and musically, than the typical output of the usual Seattle cob nobblers. The music includes strings, odd little jazz breaks and almost spoken narration on the track “Susan’s House” where the protagonist takes a pleasant stroll though a nightmarish landscape of urban decay and degradation. Lovely. The only really off putting thing about this is the cover, which has an uncomfortable image reminiscent of a 1930s freak show or similar, which I’m guessing is deliberate given the subject matter of the title track.
I hate the album art. Truly one of the worst from this list so far. It set my expectations for some real crappy 90s guitar. It was better than i expected and tapping into my love for the Shrek soundtrack gives it extra credit. Still not really my thing but not the garbage I went in expecting.
Didn’t expect to like this as much as I did. 𝘉𝘦𝘢𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘍𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘬 has that slightly scruffy, lo-fi feel, but it never comes across as unfocused. The songs are simple, a bit odd, sometimes even awkward, but that’s exactly what gives them their charm. There’s a mix of melancholy and quiet humor running through it that keeps things interesting. Not every track sticks, but the overall mood really works, and I’d definitely like to hear more in this vein.
Decente, tiene el sonido característico del alternativo noventero pero con una calidez adicional de pianos y arpegios de guitarra muy lindos, las letras en su mayoría hablan de la desilusión del mundo americano y las injusticias de la sociedad, que van muy marcadas a su época ya al dia de hoy.
Correcto
I liked this, a good listen on this mornings early morning walk
Waking up with an ugly face Winston Churchill in drag Looking for a new maternal embrace. Banger lmao. Good listen, doesnt feel too long, perfect for rotting.
A solid surprise.
anyone else think maybe the members of this band listened to some beck? idk just throwing it out there... also why is the cover so scary 😥 the cover for tubthumping used to scare the shit out of me as a kid and i think if i ever saw this one when i was younger it wouldve scared me too
Meh, bien
Immediately obsessed! 5
Better than I expected, actually. 3.5-ish
Eels is primarily one guy (Mark Oliver Everett) from Los Angeles, who formerly went by simply E. The album is alternative rock and includes a couple of minor singles. The music is forgettable, the sound quality is good. Overall 2.5 stars.
For some reason, I already knew and accepted that Eels doesn't have a definite article. I listened to Eels in the 2000s a little bit. This album on the other hand is very 90s. 'Susan's House' would be a good mashup with 'Standing Outside a Broken Phone Booth with Money in My Hand'.
Couple of okay songs but bland overall
Eels delivers an intimate and moving record on otherness and the fringes, plus it's on the Shrek soundtrack
Not bad.
2/10 Aside from two songs that weren't too bad (including the Shrek song) I actively disliked this.
Es ist ein Album voller melancholischer Pop-Skizzen, getragen von E’s brüchiger Stimme und einer Mischung aus Alternative‑Rock, Samples und sanftem Weirdness‑Faktor. Songs wie „Novocaine for the Soul“ und „Susan’s House“ stechen klar heraus, doch als Gesamtwerk wirkt es stellenweise etwas unausgeglichen – stark in Atmosphäre, weniger stark in Durchgängigkeit.
Interesting and unique
I often saw this album in cd/record stores but never checked it out, so it's cool that I get to listen to this now. The sound takes some unexpected turns. My favourite was Not Ready Yet.
After 4 jazz records in a row this is like manna from heaven. Songs with a structure and a tune. Lyrics as well some great song writing throughout. Definitely some grunge in the guitar work at play.
A surprise album for me. Loved it!
I remember them, and liking them. Nice little album
Soft, gentle, wistful, simple, sad. Very sad music.
This album is a beautiful collection of freakish bedtime stories. Each chapter begins with a "once upon a time" vibe. The author's slightly gruff yet kind voice, coupled with chapters of mostly dark stories, creates a sleepy feeling.
The Above Average White Band. 3.5 stars.
It started out beautifully, but it grows stale quite quickly. There is just one emotion with this band and all the songs are written with that emotion in mind. The songs are very well written though, just a bit monotonous. 3/5
Knew a few of these songs, not a bad one but I don't think I'd come back to the album!
Loved this — scratched the Death Cab itch Playlist add: "Susan's House" but honorable mention to "My Beloved Monster" for it's influence on me from hit film and masterpiece Shrek
Horrible portada y horrible primera lyric del album... life is hard and so am i????? Creo que este album tenia potencial para ser mejor porque a veces las bases de las canciones se ponen raras en el buen sentido pero las letras son disturbing y overall no es disfrutable 3/10
Very 90s, never heard of it though. Reminds me of weezer.
i was delighted from the first song cause it's such a 90's time capsule, but by song two i realized this music doesn't activate a single neuron in my brain. My Beloved Monster was in shrek thats pretty cool
Rating: 5/10 Definitely a weird eclectic album that sounds exactly like something I would expect to hear on an alt rock radio station in the 90's. I was all around not psyched about it but also just interesting enough sometimes to hold my attention or move to the midtempo tunes. Maybe a 6
Rating this album is hard, and so am I. Falls under "funny music" so tough start there already, though not too bad. Kept me interested even if it was a little weird and I hate the album cover 4.5/10
Buenardooo de aquí venía el soundtrack de Shrek (bueno, parte de)
Super!
First listen to an Eels album, Susan's House pick of the songs. Some nice musical pieces and lyrics okay but all just a bit depressing.
Nice!
Marking my 500th rated album, here's my reminder not to judge a record by its cover. What a surprisingly fun and interesting one that, even despite Shrek, I probably would never have encountered without this project.
Okish
Apart from the cute melodies here and there, and the lyrics about outcasts, there is nothing here that is really interesting. This album is basically just a compilation of soft alternative rock from the 90's. The songs are very mellow and dramatic, usually having a guitar or piano playing some cute melodies, while the singer sings in a very raspy and quite voice. Regardless of the general songs being very static and slow, sometimes there are very distorted guitars to try to elevate a bit the energy, like in the choruses of "My Beloved Monster" and "Mental", which are also the most memorable songs. Perhaps this record might be a bit generic, but there is at least a feeling of sincerity, notably in the lyrics. As I mentioned, they mainly talk about themes related to outcast, like in "Beautiful Freak" where the singer shows love and sympathy towards a person that it clearly very different from the others. And these themes, accompanied by the overall sad tone, can make the album relatable. It is thank to this honesty that I can say that this is a good experience. Is not really remarkable, but it is decent enough.
I hear lots of genremates as influence like Cake, Pearl jam, and even some Melvins. Occasional lower tempo sections that sound like Dave Matthews or Dispatch. But, I wasn't moved by the end product. A good album for exercise but not so important to the ears. Nor the eyes, what up with that albo cover?
Never heard of the band before and kinda makes sense as to why. Pretty middling punk 90s rock vibes, nothing with listening to a second time
This is the sort of album that if I'd listened to it a lot when I was a teenager, I imagine that I'd have loved. I wasn't sure at first, but the sound grew on me and it's one that I may well go back to a few times to see how much I enjoy it. With time this could easily rise to a 5, but for now a solid 4.
4/14 Meh
Leaning really hard into that Pixies loud-soft dynamic that Nirvana had made popular at the time, but they aren't quite interesting enough, especially at the soft part, to carry it. Still a few good toones plus lol the Shrek song. 5/10
Pleasantly surprised by this one. Very melodic with intricate instrumentation and unconventional production that makes it stand out. I think my high school self though I was writing songs like this, ha. Captivating bass, but I got a little tired of the singing voice by the end. Favorite songs: Not Ready Yet, My Beloved Monster, Guest List
My kids have been watching a lot of shrek so I’ve heard beautiful monster a few times. Cool to hear the rest, a lot of the same vibes.
One of my favorite albums 😍
I've always found it hard to get into Eels, and no I don't mean the strange and almost mythical swimming creature. But like the animal, I think this should go to Bermuda Triangle, but perhaps never come back. "Novocaine For The Soul" doesn't save it I'm afraid.
Paar hele coole nummers, ook wat mindere. Leuk gemaakt
It's like if Nirvana did the KMart music...
Those first three songs lie about what the rest of the album is going to be.
I thought I was going to enjoy this more based on the first song but it kinda fell apart the longer it went on. Almost gave it a bonus star for being better than the shitty British 90’s bands we’ve been forced to listen to on this endless quest to reinforce that personal music taste is far more meaningful than any type of list of “best albums”
Once again -- should I give this a five?? No fucking clue. But shoot, I really liked it. First two tracks especially; damn, that's some good music. Really, really thought provoking lyrics, vocals with sum dirt rubbed in them, and solid music. Pretty darn cool.
Eels – Beautiful Freak (1996) On Day 109, I was honestly impressed. Despite the creepy cover art, the album itself is as beautiful as the name suggests. It maintains a consistent, cozy, and introspective vibe throughout the entire tracklist, which is exactly the kind of body of work I enjoy. "Susan's House" and "Guest List" were the tracks I was most drawn to, but "Rags to Rags," "Manchild," and the classic "Novocaine for the Soul" were all great as well. What I liked most is that the album feels like a complete journey I can listen to it from start to finish as one cohesive piece. The production is slick and the soul is immaculate. A definitive 5/5.
awww... an album about me! LMAO, the music has a great unique sound, hard to put in a genre but i love it. defs recognized the shrek song tho/.
really enjoyed this one thank u freaks
Beautiful Freak
Lame, boring. Walkie talkie to God lyric hahaha