Eels: Souljacker (180g) Vinyl LP

Fifth studio album from California’s Eels. Souljacker was originally recorded in 2001 and featured a turn in front man Mark Oliver Everett’s subject matter. His personal stories were swapped out for tales of outsiders like circus freaks and a recording engineer with an abusive past. Includes the songs: “Souljacker part I,” “Bus Stop Boxer,” and “My Hero.” Twelve tracks in all. Released by Geffen Records on 180 gram vinyl.

• 180 gram pressing
• music label: DreamWorks Records 2001 / Geffen Records 2015

reviewed by Hank Ohs 11/2015