Eels
July 30, 2010Tomorrow Morning
Beck can only aspire to the songwriting heights of Mark Oliver Everett, a man capable of Tom Waits gravitas, Dylan woe and rare freedom. Once again, our maestro of melancholic angst wrapped in tear-soaked fables achieves forward momentum. Beats, ballads, bold statements and balls of steel dictate the journey through the emotional jukebox akin to a painter or teacher of life. An enviably prolific artist, Eels still surprises. The sweet and sparse The Morning, groove/hop of Baby Loves Me and cloud-surfing pop of Spectacular Girl are just three of 14 extraordinary offerings. By Chris Murray
Co-op/Shock
