Album: Shootenanny! by EELS (2003)
Genre: Alternative Rock | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Good Natured
Record Label: DreamWorks Records
Format: Album

Description: Shootenanny! is a 2003 studio album by Eels. The name comes from a neologism coined by Eels front-man Mark Oliver Everett, for "a social gathering at which participants engage in folk singing and sometimes dancing [a hootenanny], but mostly the shooting of guns."[citation needed]
"Saturday Morning" was released as a promotional single with the B-sides "Her", "Waltz of the Naked Clowns", and "Sad Foot Sign".
The album was recorded live in studio with minimal production. The album peaked at #145 on the Billboard 200

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, 2000s, Album, DreamWorks Records

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Shootenanny! is a 2003 studio album by Eels. The name comes from a neologism coined by Eels front-man Mark Oliver Everett, for "a social gathering at which participants engage in folk singing and sometimes dancing [a hootenanny], but mostly the shooting of guns."[citation needed]
"Saturday Morning" was released as a promotional single with the B-sides "Her", "Waltz of the Naked Clowns", and "Sad Foot Sign".
The album was recorded live in studio with minimal production. The album peaked at #145 on the Billboard 200

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