Blogcritics: Comments on Shootenanny in the Middle of the Road

Comment by jane ripley

Fri, 4 Jul 2003 02:28:18 EDT

Thanks Mr. Twisted. :-)

Comment by twisted

Wed, 2 Jul 2003 19:43:46 EDT

A very astute and well written review. I think this person will go far in the business of music criticism. Bravo!!!

Comment by Jane Ripley

Fri, 27 Jun 2003 20:37:54 EDT

I found Electro-Shock Blues to be E's finest hour. I liked that it was about all that death and loss he went through, but he's hopeful at the end of the album. This new release is far too poppy for me, and I'm sure he can do better in the future (lets hope so).

Comment by Tom Johnson

Fri, 27 Jun 2003 15:11:32 EDT

You summed up what I've been feeling about this album since I picked it up the day it came out. I know Eels fans tend to pan Souljacker, but I thought that was a fun compromise of humor and depth without being depressing. This album just doesn't work very well for me. I always find myself turning to Daisies Of The Galaxy when I want good Eels. E seemed to get everything right on that one, for me.