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On this day, 7 March 2000, American rock band Eels played Cardiff’s Coal Exchange.
Formed in Los Angeles in 1991 by singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Mark Oliver Everett, known by the stage name E. Band members have changed over the years, both in the studio and on stage, making Everett the only official member for most of the band's work. Eels' music is often filled with themes of family, death, and unrequited love.
In 2000, Eels released Daisies of the Galaxy. The album, which was recorded almost entirely in E's basement, is lighter and more upbeat than its predecessor.[citation needed] Everett noted, "if Electro-Shock Blues was the phone call in the middle of the night that the world doesn't want to answer, then Daisies of the Galaxy is the hotel wake-up call that says your lovely breakfast is ready".[8] He was joined in the studio by Michael Simpson (Dust Brothers), Grant-Lee Phillips (Grant Lee Buffalo), and Peter Buck (R.E.M.).
The first single, "Mr. E's Beautiful Blues", was co-written by Simpson. The song was not intended to be on the album, but the record company insisted on its inclusion. Therefore, it was not featured on the track listing but was instead listed on the cover sticker as a bonus track, separated from the rest of the album by 20 seconds of silence.
To promote Daisies of the Galaxy, another tour took place across the United States and Europe, with the band also playing their first concerts in Australia. For these performances, Eels were transformed into a 6-piece orchestra, including Lisa Germano and Probyn Gregory. E also played some solo shows, opening for Fiona Apple.
Setlist
Overture
Feeling Good
Grace Kelly Blues
Packing Blankets
My Beloved Monster
Ant Farm
Fucker
It's a Motherfucker
Jeannie's Diary
I Like Birds
Daisies of the Galaxy
The Sound of Fear
Tiger in My Tank
The Cheater's Guide to Your Heart
Suicide Life
Climbing to the Moon
Flyswatter
Mr. E's Beautiful Blues
Susan's House
Novocaine for the Soul
Can't Help Falling in Love
Hospital Food
A Daisy Through Concrete
P.S. You Rock My World
I'm Your Brave Little Soldier
