Eels "Beautiful Freak" Beach Bunny and on 4 October 1999

and on 4 October 1999 in the United Kingdom by Mushroom Records and Taste Media

This exposure would eventually lead to the band having one of their songs

Five seconds flat

What do I want to say to myself

Eels "Beautiful Freak" Beach Bunny and on 4 October 1999Eccentric and quirky are the best ways to describe the Eels' debut effort, Beautiful Freak. Concise pop tunes form the backbone of the album, yet tinges of despair and downright meanness surface just when you've been lulled into thinking this is another pop group, as titles like "My Beloved Monster," "Your Lucky Day in Hell" and "Novocaine for the Soul" indicate. All in all, Beautiful Freak is a satisfying first record.