Prior to fronting the '90s experimental indie rock band the Eels, a man called E (born Mark Everett) was making heavenly pop music on his own. This debut solo release contains typical quirky melodies and mind-boggling lyrics, but E hits upon lush harmonies similar to the likes of Elton John, the Beach Boys, and Paul McCartney. He is a perfectionist, playing every instrument and orchestrating all the material found on A Man Called E.
He's a love-sick puppy, a hopeless romantic, and a daydreamer. Such drama is captured in album highlights "Hello Cruel World," "Are You and Me Gonna Happen?," and "E's Tune." His lyrical poetry is his therapy, a common talent found in later Eels material. But you have to appreciate E's effort. He's thoughtful and almost touching. He's real. Now that's pretty refreshing. ~ MacKenzie Wilson, All Music Guide
A Man Called (E)
02/04/1992 | Fontana Polydor
All Music Guide Review
A Man Called (E) Track Listing
Credits of A Man Called (E)
- Stephen Marcussen
- Mastering
- Eric Williams
- Mandolin
- Mikal Reid
- Engineer
- David Lau
- Artwork
- Rick Dobbis
- Design
- Jesse Kanner
- Engineer
- E
- Guitar (Acoustic), Keyboards, Programming, Toy Piano, Producer, Melodica, Vocals (Background), Vocals, Organ (Hammond), Guitar (Electric), Percussion, Piano, Drums, Accordion, Harmonica
- Bill Gable
- Engineer
- Parthenon Huxley
- Guitar (Acoustic), Bass, Percussion, Programming, Producer, Sound Effects, Guitar (Electric)
- Jennifer Condos
- Guitar (Bass)
- Jim Lang
- Piano, Accordion, Conductor, Organ (Hammond), Engineer, Mixing, Programming, Keyboards
- E
- Producer, Main Performer














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