When the Eels came to Brisbane in 2005 on their With Strings tour, they promised they would rock again. This time, with No Strings Attached, rock is certainly what they did indeed. The show opened in darkness with a rumble of sound effects that augmented anticipation within the audience, many of whom having high expectations from their previous performance at the Tivoli. Lights brightened to reveal Mark Everett and each of his Eels barbate and sporting sunglasses, dressed in various uniforms. The band delivered a selection of songs from their latest album, Blinking Lights And Other Revelations, as well as older favourites, most with high-paced boisterousness, only slowing down occasionally for a more poignant ballad.The appeal of the Eels’ sound is unique yet somewhat explicable – a balance between genius and simplicity of heartfelt lyrics, coupled with mellow chords, delivered in performance of self-condescending and wistful yet honest and optimistic fervour. While some fans may have preferred Mr E’s softer songs, most appreciated the intensity achieved by sped-up renditions, and all were undeniably entertained by the energetic stage antics in any case. Big Al, dressed in a security guard costume, danced kung-fu fighting style, distributed whipped cream to the audience, made witty banter between songs and occasionally even played tambourine or provided backing vocals.
The set ended with the catchy classics “I Like Birds” and “Mr E’s Beautiful Blues”, leaving Eels fans rocked out but in anticipation of a new album and tour in the future.
Setlist:
- Old Shit/New Shit
- The Other Shoe
- Rock Show (Iggy Pop/Peaches)
- Crazy Love (Willie Dixon)
- Eyes Down
- Dirty Girl
- After The Operation
- Jesus Gonna Be Here (Tom Waits)
- Mother Mary
- A Magic World
- Rags To Rags
- I'm Going To Stop Pretending That I Didn't Break Your Heart
- Last Stop: This Town
- Not Ready Yet
- Railroad Man
- Dog Faced Boy
- Souljacker Pt.1
- I Put A Spell On You (Screamin' Jay Hawkins)
- That's Life (Frank Sinatra)
- Cancer For The Cure
- I Like Birds
- Mr. E's Beautiful Blues
- Saturday Morning
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