Daisies of the Galaxy

by Eels

Daisies of the Galaxy cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 14 March 2000
  • Label: DreamWorks
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 43:34
  • Community rating: 3.8/5 from 8 ratings

Artists on this release: Mark Oliver Everett, Wayne Bergeron, Jim Lang, Andy Martin, Chris Bleth, Butch Norton

Album Notes & Community Reviews

'Daisies of the Galaxy' is a remarkably warm, deeply melodic shift for Eels following the darkness of their previous work. The album embraces an eclectic, chamber-pop aesthetic, utilizing upbeat, quirky arrangements to frame E's bittersweet and poetic reflections.

Genres

Descriptors: melodic, lo-fi, orchestral, piano, witty, diverse, accessible

Tracklist

  1. Grace Kelly Blues (03:35)
  2. Packing Blankets (02:06)
  3. The Sound Of Fear (03:30)
  4. I Like Birds (02:31)
  5. Daisies Of The Galaxy (03:24)
  6. Flyswatter (03:16)
  7. It's A Motherfucker (02:11)
  8. Estate Sale (01:36)
  9. Tiger In My Tank (03:05)
  10. A Daisy Through Concrete (02:23)
  11. Jeannie's Diary (03:33)
  12. Wooden Nickles (02:52)
  13. Something Is Sacred (02:49)
  14. Selective Memory (02:25)
  15. Mr. E's Beautiful Blues (04:18)

Credits

  • arranged by - Member
  • Jim Lang - Member, arranged by [strings & horns], conductor, musician [additional]
  • Mark Oliver Everett - Member
  • Mike Simpson - a&r
  • E - art direction, mixed by, vocals [sung by], performer, written-by, producer
  • Francesca Restrepo - art direction, design
  • John Rosenberg - contractor
  • Valerie Pack - coordinator [session coordination]
  • Butch Norton - drums
  • Jeff Shannon - engineer
  • James Stone - engineer [assistant]
  • Andy Martin - horns
  • Chris Bleth - horns
  • Wayne Bergeron - horns
  • Adrian Tomine - illustration [e & butch illustrations]
  • Elliot Roberts - management
  • Frank Gironda - management
  • Bob Ludwig - mastered by, mastering
  • Wally Gagel - mixed by, recorded by, engineer
  • Grant Lee Phillips - musician [additional]
  • Peter Buck - musician [additional]
  • Jay Duerr - other [preparation]
  • Robert Carranza - recorded by [additional], mixed by [additional]
  • Mickey Petralia - recorded by [additional], programmed by

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