Mark your calendars, vinyl heads—EELS’ snarling cult classic ‘Souljacker‘ is getting a fresh spin. [PIAS] Catalogue just announced a reissue of the band’s 2001 album, landing on June 20, 2025. Pressed on juicy 140g red vinyl, this reissue resurrects ‘Souljacker’ in all its ragged, glorious grit.
Originally dropped in the post-millennium haze of September 2001 via DreamWorks, ‘Souljacker’ marked album number four for EELS, led by the enigmatic Mark Oliver Everett—aka E. With production handled by John Parish (yes, that John Parish—frequent PJ Harvey collaborator), the record was tracked at the EELS’ home studio in Los Angeles.
As E himself puts it: “I had to fire two managers in order for you to hear this one. Hope you appreciate the effort.”
Musically, ‘Souljacker’ was a departure—a snarling left turn from the lush orchestral vibes of ‘Daisies of the Galaxy’. Instead, this record lunges into the shadows with jagged guitars, scuzzy loops, and lyrics that walk a line between menacing and weirdly tender. It’s part gutter-blues, part haunted lullaby.
From the unhinged freak-stomp of Dog Faced Boy to the dreamy strings of Fresh Feeling, the album swings between deranged and delicate like a fever dream. It channels Tom Waits’ gravel and the storytelling grit of a worn-down roadside diner jukebox. In other words: it rules.
This reissue keeps the original tracklist intact:
- Dog Faced Boy
- That’s Not Really Funny
- Fresh Feeling
- Woman Driving, Man Sleeping
- Souljacker Part I
- Friendly Ghost
- Teenage Witch
- Bus Stop Boxer
- Jungle Telegraph
- World Of Shit
- Souljacker Part II
- What Is This Note?
So, if you missed it the first time—or just want to hear it with a fresh crackle—this red wax edition is your chance. Crank it up, let it howl, and get weird with EELS all over again.
Out June 20. Don’t sleep.
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