Tuesday, April 6, 2010

16 Tons (Ten Songs) 2003 KCRW Session



Over time it will become clear to you just how much of an Eels loyalist I am.

I believe this was only available for sale during their "Eels with strings tour" and has since disappeared from the retail world. That's not fair and I think you should be able to enjoy it as much as any other red blooded American who was smart enough to catch the "..with strings" tour. You shouldn't suffer for what I am sure was but a momentary lapse of judgment on your part.

Recorded live in 2003 for the KCRW Morning Becomes Eclectic radio show, Mr. E, Kooool G. Murder, Puddin' and Golden Boy laid down some righteous rock and roll for the radio listening public. They performed eight classic Eels tunes (each slightly re-envisioned) and two cover songs. One being "Sixteen Tons" by Merle Travis, and the second being "I'm a loser," which was written by some guys named Lennon and McCarthy. The latter two were apparently in some band a long time ago. Anyway, your Eels collection just got a little cooler with this live album included... even if you don't have a physical copy of it like the hip kids...

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