Daisies of the Galaxy

Daisies of the Galaxy is the third studio album by American band Eels. It was released on February 28, 2000 in the United Kingdom and March 14 in the United States by record label DreamWorks.

Daisies of the Galaxy
Studio album by
Eels
ReleasedFebruary 28, 2000 (2000-02-28)
Recorded1998, March–May 1999
GenreIndie pop, indie rock
Length44:18
LabelDreamWorks
ProducerE
Eels chronology
Electro-Shock Blues
(1998)		 Daisies of the Galaxy
(2000)		 Souljacker
(2001)
Singles from Daisies of the Galaxy
  1. "Mr. E's Beautiful Blues"
    Released: February 14, 2000
  2. "Flyswatter"
    Released: June 5, 2000
  3. "Jeannie's Diary"
    Released: 2000 (promo)

Production

When the band's label requested that a clean version of "It's a Motherfucker" be recorded, the song was re-written as "It's a Monster Trucker", with modified lyrics and sound clips of lead singer E speaking "trucker lingo" on a CB radio.[1]

Release

"Mr. E's Beautiful Blues" peaked at No. 11 in the UK Singles Chart.

Reception
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[2]
Entertainment WeeklyA−[3]
The Guardian[4]
Los Angeles Times[5]
Melody Maker[6]
NME9/10[7]
Q[8]
Rolling Stone[9]
Spin6/10[10]
Uncut[11]

Daisies of the Galaxy received a generally favorable response from critics.

Fred Kovey of PopMatters called it "a fine pop record in an era that seems uninterested in pop unless it’s marketed with dance steps and a quicky [sic] bio. Though not the equal of the best work of Stephen Merritt [sic] or Elliot Smith [sic], Daisies of the Galaxy is worthy of attention by alterna-pop fans and anyone else desperate for catchy music for grown-ups."[12] Stephen Thomas Erlewine of AllMusic wrote: "Unlike its predecessor, the album doesn't play like [E's] private diary; instead, it feels as if one is rummaging through his sketchbook. And, like many sketchbooks, some moments have blossomed, and others remain just intriguing, unformed ideas. For the dedicated, it's worth sifting through the album to find the keepers, since there are enough moments of quirky genius. But not all longtime fans will find this rewarding, since [E] has spent more time in creating mood than crafting songs. There are very few melodies that resonate like his best work, and the stripped-down, yet eccentric production – sounding much like a cross between Jon Brion and Beck – never feels realized."[2]

In a retrospective review for Stylus Magazine, Ben Woolhead described Daisies of the Galaxy as "a very special collection of songs indeed".[13]

Track listing

All tracks are written by E, except where noted.

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Grace Kelly Blues" 3:38
2."Packing Blankets" 2:07
3."The Sound of Fear" 3:33
4."I Like Birds" 2:35
5."Daisies of the Galaxy" 3:27
6."Flyswatter" 3:20
7."It's a Motherfucker" (An edited version of the album was also released on the American market with "It's a Motherfucker" replaced by "It's a Monstertrucker".) 2:14
8."Estate Sale"
1:36
9."Tiger in My Tank" 3:07
10."A Daisy Through Concrete" 2:26
11."Jeannie's Diary" 3:37
12."Wooden Nickels" 2:55
13."Something Is Sacred" 2:52
14."Selective Memory" 2:44
15."Mr. E's Beautiful Blues" (hidden track)
3:58

Japanese bonus track

No.TitleLength
16."Birdgirl on a Cell Phone"3:09

Personnel

Notes

    Certifications
    Region CertificationCertified units/sales
    Australia (ARIA)[14] Gold 35,000
    Belgium (BEA)[15] Gold 25,000*
    United Kingdom (BPI)[16] Gold 100,000^

    *sales figures based on certification alone
    ^shipments figures based on certification alone

    References
    1. "Q&A: E of the Eels". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 18 March 2017.
    2. Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Daisies of the Galaxy – Eels". AllMusic. Retrieved June 5, 2013.
    3. Browne, David (March 13, 2000). "Daisies of the Galaxy". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on December 22, 2016. Retrieved June 5, 2013.
    4. Sullivan, Caroline (February 25, 2000). "Eels: Daisies of the Galaxy (Dreamworks)". The Guardian.
    5. Hilburn, Robert (March 12, 2000). "Reassuring Words About Resilience of the Spirit". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on October 18, 2016. Retrieved June 9, 2016.
    6. "Eels: Daisies of the Galaxy". Melody Maker: 46. February 22, 2000.
    7. Wirth, Jim (February 17, 2000). "Eels – Daisies Of The Galaxy". NME. Archived from the original on March 3, 2000. Retrieved June 9, 2016.
    8. Doyle, Tom (March 2000). "Eels: Daisies of the Galaxy". Q (162): 100. Archived from the original on November 21, 2000. Retrieved August 30, 2018.
    9. Hunter, James (March 30, 2000). "Eels: Daisies of the Galaxy [Clean]". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on November 15, 2007. Retrieved June 9, 2016.
    10. Harris, Keith (May 2000). "Eels: Daisies of the Galaxy / Supergrass: Supergrass". Spin. 16 (5): 159. Retrieved June 9, 2016.
    11. "Eels: Daisies of the Galaxy". Uncut (34): 88. March 2000.
    12. Kovey, Fred (March 13, 2000). "Eels: Daisies of the Galaxy". PopMatters. Retrieved June 5, 2013.
    13. Woolhead, Ben (September 1, 2003). "Eels – Daisies of the Galaxy – On Second Thought – Stylus Magazine". Stylus Magazine. Retrieved June 5, 2013.
    14. "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2019 Albums". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved November 6, 2019.
    15. "Ultratop − Goud en Platina – albums 2008". Ultratop. Hung Medien.
    16. "British album certifications – Eels – Daisies of the galaxy". British Phonographic Industry. Select albums in the Format field. Select Gold in the Certification field. Type Daisies of the galaxy in the "Search BPI Awards" field and then press Enter.
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