Sinister: musical suggestion

[Mark Kolmar]

First, if you haven't already, run out and buy a Prefab Sprout record. 
_Steve McQueen_ is a bit moody, while _Jordan: The Comeback_ is brighter
in mood and is almost like a series of intertwining concept-EPs.

Second, the real reason for this post.  The new album by Eels came out not
too long ago, called _Electro-Shock Blues_.  An illustration of a
tombstone in the booklet, inscribed with "Sing along at home", gives you a
fair idea of the tone of the record.  Even as E, the band's leader,
sometimes gets dangerously close to self-parody and morose self-
indulgence here, the witty lyrics and clever arrangements make for a
surprisingly touching and oddly humorous album.

Eels have a previous album called _Beautiful Freak_.  E released 2 albums
under his own name, _A Man Called E_ and _Broken Toy Shop_.  Both are
excellent, but I personally prefer _A Man Called E_.  Pure pop with a
great deal of class, wit, and sophistication. 

--Mark


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