{"product_id":"eels-beautiful-freak","title":"Eels - Beautiful Freak","description":"\u003cp\u003eEels - Beautiful Freak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLabel: PIAS - PIASC1119LPX - 5400863182922\u003cbr\u003eFormat: 2 X Vinyl, LP, Album, Black \u0026amp; Blue Splatter on Clear\u003cbr\u003eCountry: UK\u003cbr\u003eReleased: 13th Nov 2026\u003cbr\u003eGenre: Alternative\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDebut studio album from Eels from 1996. E, the guitarist, vocalist and songwriter with LA band Eels, had already recorded two solo albums before teaming up with drummer Butch and bassist Tommy to produce Beautiful Freak. Opener and single 'Novocaine for the Soul' set the tone: melodic, articulate pop that, like fellow LA musician Beck, makes startling and inventive use of samples, beats and odd arrangements. The Eels' music takes in post-Nirvana grunge, soul, country, hip-hop, and even jazz, all without sounding derivative; E's intensely personal lyrics are similarly multi-faceted, blending wit, angst, disaffection, and surreal urban detail - as in the mournfully soundtracked cross-city trek of 'Susan's house'. Throughout the eclectic swirl of musical influence and misanthropic irony the band never lose the ability to craft affecting laid-back pop songs and subtle, naggingly catchy hooks. an inspired album, and that rare thing, an art-house rock record full of memorable tunes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTracklist\u003cbr\u003eSide A\u003cbr\u003e1. Novocaine For The Soul\u003cbr\u003e2. Susan's House\u003cbr\u003e3. Rags To Rags\u003cbr\u003e4. Beautiful Freak\u003cbr\u003e5. Not Ready Yet\u003cbr\u003e6. My Beloved Monster\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSide B\u003cbr\u003e1. Flower\u003cbr\u003e2. Guest List\u003cbr\u003e3. Mental\u003cbr\u003e4. Spunky\u003cbr\u003e5. Your Lucky Day In Hell\u003cbr\u003e6. Manchild\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSide C\u003cbr\u003e1. Fucker\u003cbr\u003e2. Susan's Apartment (Mike Simpson Remix)\u003cbr\u003e3. Dog's Life\u003cbr\u003e4. Stepmother\u003cbr\u003e5. Everything’s Gonna Be Cool This Christmas\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSide D\u003cbr\u003e1. If I Was Your Girlfriend (Live)\u003cbr\u003e2. Altar Boy\u003cbr\u003e3. Novocaine For the Soul (Moog Cookbook Remix)\u003cbr\u003e4. Animal\u003cbr\u003e5. Your Lucky Day in Hell (Mike Simpson Remix)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Indiesales","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56882813862274,"sku":"MS-2855-EEL","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/2124\/3120\/files\/EELS-BeautifulFreak-30th-Packshot-3000x3000.jpg?v=1788267200","url":"https:\/\/thevaultcollectiveltd.co.uk\/products\/eels-beautiful-freak","provider":"The Vault Collective ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}