A Rock Band Called The EELS

[Redback71]

a was browsing through my local record shop today when i came across a couple of cds by a band called the EELS (spelt exactly as is and in yellow writing) one cd was from 1996 and the other from 2003 so theve been around for a while, and they must be pretty heavy going by the warning sticker on the cd.

any way has anyone heard of them and if so are they aussie and if so r they EELS fans and if not i wonder why they chose EELS for the name of the band.

 

[Forum Idiot]

EELS were just here a couple of months ago. they are a good band. they did that song for that road trip movie. " beautiful day"

 

[Stagger eel]

Their latest album is called "Hootanany" I wouldn't say their heavy but quite a catchy little "alterna pop" band with some great tunes.

Those who listen to triple J would know who they are!!....those who don't just stick to Guy Sebastian, Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears.

 

[half]

justin timberlake has a really good song 'cry me a river'

 

[JessEel]

the eels rock, beuatiful day is actually called, Mr E's beautiful blues...

and it goes "you're god damn riight, its a, beautiful day, UHHUH!" \\/
i get laughed at if i say i like them tho, :lol: ppl think i just like the name!

 

[Twizzle]

They're OK, if you like pop bands.

They certainly aint heavy, get played on Tripple J alot, so I gues that are in the "alternative "category.

 

[MystikEel]

JJJ love em. They arent too bad...

 

[bartman]

Not heavy, just a few swearwords. And not Aussie, they're from US. They are basically one guy who calls himself "E" with some bandmates for each album/tour. The band name came about as just an extension of the singer's name.

I have "Electro-Shock Blues" (1998) and "Daisies of the Galaxy" (2000) and can recommend both CDs. As Eela says, quirky "alterna-pop" and Jess's "Mr E's Beautiful Blues" is one of my fave songs!

 

[eloquentEEL]

they have some great songs. as far as movie soundtracks, apart from "Mr E's Beautiful Blues", they also have "My Beloved Monster" which was in Shrek.

 

[Jic Jarrett]

I'm pretty sure they performed once on "The Panel." They are also on the soundtrack for the show as well.

 

[Ron Jeremy]

The eels have been around for a while now. They shot to fame quite a few years ago with a song???.....shit i forget Nova something however the film clip to this song is quiet decent with the band flying in a alley way!

A good band without being brillant or over the top, they have also sung songs on a few movie soundtracks.

 

[redeel]

Novacaine for the soul,