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Wonderful, Glorious
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7.6

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  • Summary: This is the tenth studio release for the indie rock band led by Mark Everett.
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You're My Friend
You're my friend, you've done a lot of really nice things for me and I won't forget them, do you know how much you mean to me you're my friend and... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 28
  3. Negative: 0 out of 28
  1. Under The Radar
    Jan 31, 2013
    85
    The result is a more diverse and often louder album than its predecessor, Tomorrow Morning. [Jan-Feb 2013, p.86]
  2. Uncut
    Feb 4, 2013
    80
    Wonderful, Glorious sounds, throughout, overwhelmingly like an Eels album.... This consistency has to be admired as testament to the robustness of E's vision. [Mar 2013, p.74]
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  3. Mojo
    Feb 6, 2013
    80
    Listener as shrink? A bit, but you'll be happy to attend E's chaise longue. [Mar 2013, p.86]
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  4. The Independent on Sunday (UK)
    Feb 4, 2013
    70
    Wonderful Glorious alternates between distorted rock and freewheeling country-pop interludes.
  5. cokemachineglow
    Feb 8, 2013
    70
    To an extent, this album is too predictable.
  6. No Ripcord
    Feb 5, 2013
    70
    Wonderful, Glorious is a solid Eels record, with some of the best arrangements they have ever written.
  7. Consequence
    Feb 7, 2013
    50
    Wonderful, Glorious isn’t the sort of reinvention that Everett wants it to be. It’s just another loop around the road that E and his pathos have been treading for years.

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  1. chuckbuzz
    Feb 10, 2013
    9
    The album (and the lyrics) feels pretty straightforward, with a vibe of "in the moment" thing. But just when you think the music becameThe album (and the lyrics) feels pretty straightforward, with a vibe of "in the moment" thing. But just when you think the music became predictable, there´s a beautiful middle 8 or a great unusual sound, or a change on the dynamics that puts the whole thing in a very different perspective.
    The EELS, at the top of their game, deliver a wonderful glorious album indeed.    … Expand
  2. BKM
    Feb 13, 2013
    9
    The latest effort from Mark Oliver Everett and his alt-rock collective lives up to its title. The focus this time is out is less on melodyThe latest effort from Mark Oliver Everett and his alt-rock collective lives up to its title. The focus this time is out is less on melody and more on musicianship, but the songs still pack a punch both lyrically and emotionally. Most impressive, however, is the depth of the music which rewards repeated listens. An early contender for album of the year accolades.… Expand
  4. dylster13
    Apr 15, 2013
    9
    Lots of crunchy guitars and witty lyrics. More upbeat than other Eels albums. Great album which gets better with each play. Peach BlossomLots of crunchy guitars and witty lyrics. More upbeat than other Eels albums. Great album which gets better with each play. Peach Blossom is a great song for springtime when the cold is gone and the colors of nature have returned. Wonderful, Glorious is a great sing-along track to end the album with.… Expand