Album: Beautiful Freak by EELS (1996)
Genre: Alternative Rock | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Good Natured
Record Label: DreamWorks Records
Format: Album

Description: Beautiful Freak is the debut studio album by American indie pop band Eels. It was released on 13 August 1996 and was the first record released by DreamWorks Records. It was largely the solo work of musician Mark Oliver Everett, and is his first album using the full band name Eels in an attempt to get the records in the same general location in the stores as his previous works under the name "E".

Artist Background: Although Eels are often marketed as a full-fledged band, singer/songwriter E (real name: Mark Oliver Everett) is responsible for the group's sound and direction. Born in Virginia on April 9, 1963, Everett became interested in rock music at an early age via his sister's record collection, and began playing drums at the age of six (as well as tinkering on his family's piano). As the years progressed, Everett began leading a troubled teenage life, which was further complicated by his father's de... Part of the Los Angeles, California, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Alternative Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Idlewild, Gomez, dEUS, Grandaddy

Music Scene: Part of the Los Angeles, California, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Alternative Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Alternative Rock, Rock/Pop, Good Natured, 1990s, Album, DreamWorks Records

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Beautiful Freak is the debut studio album by American indie pop band Eels. It was released on 13 August 1996 and was the first record released by DreamWorks Records. It was largely the solo work of musician Mark Oliver Everett, and is his first album using the full band name Eels in an attempt to get the records in the same general location in the stores as his previous works under the name "E".

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