I’ve been fortunate to see Mark Oliver Everett perform as eels once in my lifetime back in 2008. It was one of the more memorable experiences at a live show that I’ve ever had. 

With dozens of noteworthy songs, the following 13 are what I think are a mandatory listen.

13 | mistakes of my youth

the cautionary tales of mark oliver everett

12 | sweet li’l thing

blinking lights and other revelations

11 | not ready yet

beautiful freak

10 | it’s a motherfucker

daisies of the galaxy

9 | a line in the dirt

end times

8 | prizefighter

hombre lobo

7 | guest list

beautiful freak

6 | things the grandchildren should know

blinking lights and other revelations

5 | lone wolf

shootenanny!

4 | beautiful freak

beautiful freak

3 | last stop: this town

electro-shock blues

2 | climbing to the moon

electro-shock blues

1 | fresh feeling

souljacker