The wait is over for fans of Eels - the veteran indie-rock outfit has landed with a new album and single that promises to be a wild ride! 'Cookie Happened', their 16th studio masterpiece, is set to drop on October 16th, and it's already got us buzzing. To give you an early taste, the band have released the lead single 'Cap In Hand', a bittersweet anthem that sets the tone for an album that's all about life's minor triumphs and crushing setbacks.
Frontman Mark Oliver Everett, aka E, has explained the title of their new record - and it's a real curveball. Drawing inspiration from Cookie Monster's irrepressible optimism ('Me no cry because cookie is finished. Me smile because cookie happened'), E reflects on the fleeting nature of life's experiences. He argues that even as our joys and accomplishments fade into memory, the fact they existed in the first place remains a beautiful thing.
'Cap In Hand' is a beautifully bruised introduction to 'Cookie Happened', with E describing it as "a song about acknowledging your past mistakes and trying to make amends". The track is all about weariness - like an individual who's made errors, but now wants to put things right with a humble heart. It's the perfect tone-setter for an album that promises to explore life's complexities.
The rest of the tracklist reads like a roll-call of personal introspection: 'Clobbered', 'All Forgotten', and 'Congratulations To Me' are just a few of the titles that hint at an album that will get under your skin. And if all this wasn't enough, fans will be eagerly anticipating the release of a documentary about E's life - 'The Way I Was Made: The Story Of A Man Called E' promises to be an intimate portrait of E's creative journey, from the highs to the lows.
Eels have been a staple of the alternative music scene since their debut in the 1990s, and their unique sound has earned them a loyal following across the UK. Their albums have consistently pushed the boundaries of what we expect from rock music - and 'Cookie Happened' is sure to be no exception.