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Eels — Souljacker
Album: Souljacker
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Released: 2001
Length: 3:13
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22 miles of hard road
33 years of tough luck
44 skulls buried in the ground
Crawling down through the muck
Ah yeah!

Johnny don't like the teacher
Johnny don't like the school
One day Johnny gonna to do somethin'
Show 'em he's nobody's fool
Ah yeah!

Sisters' brothers make better lovers
Family affair down under the covers
Trailer park of broken hearts
Won't let you leave until you're bleeding

Sally don't like her Daddy
Sally don't like her friends
Sally and Johnny watchin' TV
Waitin' for it to end
Ah yeah!

Sisters' brothers make better lovers
Family affair down under the covers
Trailer park of broken hearts
Won't let you leave until you-
Rock!

22 miles of hard road
33 years of tough luck
44 skulls buried in the ground
Crawling down through the muck
Ah yeah...
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School shooter theme song.
Posted 7 months ago by Thebitchcunt    [ Reply ]
love it!!  this rocks so hard! play it on repeat, please! LOL
Posted 11 months ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
Posted 1 year ago by Sofa_King    [ Reply ]
Those lyrics are so grim. Great song.
Posted 1 year ago by smartn1    [ Reply ]
super catchy! LOVE
Posted 1 year ago by Jill2    [ Reply ]
 joejennings wrote:

Great Tune! I love the bass line!



And some rightly gut wrenching lyrics.
Posted 1 year ago by rezadent    [ Reply ]
 amancalledj wrote:
Not a single mention of John Parish here so far. He played a substantial role in the production of this album. His guitar playing made Souljacker rock harder than any other eels album before or since (except maybe some tracks on Hombre Lobo). Anyway, it's been nearly 20 years since this first blew me away.  eels haven't reached this level of excellence again in more recent years - but then neither have I.  


And John Parish works with E on the brand new Eels album, Extreme Witchcraft. It's a good one.
Posted 1 year ago by SchoepTone    [ Reply ]
 bpemby wrote:

I'll take Mark Everett's music any time thanks.



it's 3:38 AM. Yes, I need this song at work
Posted 1 year ago by Aud    [ Reply ]
First time hearing this one, instant 8!
Posted 2 years ago by Droidac    [ Reply ]
Great Tune! I love the bass line!
Posted 2 years ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
That guy just jacked a Poodle!?
Posted 2 years ago by maxvonevil    [ Reply ]
Thought folks might find this interesting:

'Eels's lead singer, E (aka Mark Oliver Everett), explained on the band's website the origin of this song: "People keep asking me, 'what is a Souljacker?' Originally the press coined the term 'Soul Jacker' for an American serial killer in the 1990s that claimed to not only kill, but also steal the souls of his victims. This is not his story. But I was very interested in this idea, that someone could take your soul. During the recording of the EELS record Electro-Shock Blues, I did something I never would normally do, but I was going through a lot and needed a break. I went to a meditation retreat and did not speak, read or write for ten days. During these ten days I began to think about this idea of stealing a soul on a larger scale. It seemed to me that there were just too many distractions and that people were losing their souls because they had no way of knowing what they had in the first place. How can you keep what you don't know you have? I then realized that no one can take your soul if you know what you have and you don't want them to. I wrote the song that became 'Souljacker part II' in my head during these 10 days. Breaking the retreat's rule about not writing anything, I would go to the outdoor bathroom and use the pencil for bathroom cleaning duty sign-up, and write the words on toilet paper, hiding it whenever someone came in. Later we wrote 'Souljacker part I,' which is about the ugliness of a soulless life. And then came all the other characters in this world that make up 'Souljacker.' Just thought I should explain. It's really a beautiful thing."'
Posted 2 years ago by dmcanany    [ Reply ]
Not a single mention of John Parish here so far. He played a substantial role in the production of this album. His guitar playing made Souljacker rock harder than any other eels album before or since (except maybe some tracks on Hombre Lobo). Anyway, it's been nearly 20 years since this first blew me away.  eels haven't reached this level of excellence again in more recent years - but then neither have I.  
Posted 2 years ago by amancalledj    [ Reply ]
great groove...
Posted 3 years ago by iandouceba    [ Reply ]
 pinto wrote:


Only because Morrison added additional lyrics
 
Yes but Quicksilver Messenger Service made that one song a complete album side.
Posted 3 years ago by bpemby    [ Reply ]
New look at this classic
Posted 3 years ago by d_will    [ Reply ]
Whole album is great.
Posted 3 years ago by jelgator    [ Reply ]
Makes me think fondly of Primus - Johnny Was A Racecar Driver
Posted 3 years ago by xcranky_yankee    [ Reply ]
I'll take Mark Everett's music any time thanks.
Posted 3 years ago by bpemby    [ Reply ]
  
Posted 3 years ago by eyke    [ Reply ]
 SmackDaddy wrote:
 kbs wrote:

I'd pair it with The Doors' 'Who Do You Love'....
 

That's a funny way to spell "Bo Diddley's"
 

Only because Morrison added additional lyrics
Posted 3 years ago by pinto    [ Reply ]
 kbs wrote:

I'd pair it with The Doors' 'Who Do You Love'....
 

That's a funny way to spell "Bo Diddley's"
Posted 4 years ago by SmackDaddy    [ Reply ]
 FrankDebbieCote wrote:
Paradise plays more noise all the time.
..





Posted 4 years ago by justin4kick    [ Reply ]
I really like E's sardonic attitude: "YOU LITTLE PUNKS THINK YOU OWN THIS TOWN ..."
Posted 4 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
 stevieslo wrote:
apparently, this song works perfectly after almost anything, Bowie, Zep, Mr. Waits...

great set, Bill...Siouxie, The Orb, Bowie, and this...awesome!


 
I'd pair it with The Doors' 'Who Do You Love'....
Posted 4 years ago by kbs    [ Reply ]
Cool song
Posted 4 years ago by stephen.king12101    [ Reply ]
This guy is brilliant!
Posted 4 years ago by bwood11243    [ Reply ]
 westslope wrote:
Anybody here like to eat eels?    Absolutely delicious.  High in Omega 3 fat too.
 
Not that I know of, although I'm not much of a seafood fan in general, so I'm guessing I wouldn't like eels much.  Especially if this had happened to me....https://www.cbsnews.com/news/7...

Long Live RP!!
Posted 5 years ago by lizardking    [ Reply ]
This whole album is stellar.  
Posted 5 years ago by Relayer    [ Reply ]
Anything by Eels alright but this one, ah no.
Posted 5 years ago by eveliko    [ Reply ]
Paradise plays more noise all the time.
Posted 5 years ago by FrankDebbieCote    [ Reply ]
 westslope wrote:
Anybody here like to eat eels?    Absolutely delicious.  High in Omega 3 fat too.

 
I've had unagi (eel) donburi a couple of times. It was pretty good, but I just learned it's not a sustainable food, and it's not a cuisine I can't live without, so I'll probably skip it in the future.
Posted 6 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]

apparently, this song works perfectly after almost anything, Bowie, Zep, Mr. Waits...

great set, Bill...Siouxie, The Orb, Bowie, and this...awesome!


Posted 6 years ago by stevieslo    [ Reply ]
Anybody here like to eat eels?    Absolutely delicious.  High in Omega 3 fat too.
Posted 6 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
Yes, nice segue from "Jockey Full of Bourbon".
Posted 6 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
Nice, after Bowie's scorcher, "Panic In Detroit." I dig how E takes that Bo Diddley beat and rides it like a bull at the rodeo. Wild number!
Posted 6 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
Perfect, coming after Tom Waits! One of the things I liked about seeing Mark E and the Eels live was their innate affinity for JAMMING!
Posted 6 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
The mighty Zep and then Souljacker ... Oh yeah, RP does know how to rock out!
Posted 11 years ago by S-curvy    [ Reply ]
 lily34 wrote:
i love this.

the album cover art always creeps me out for some reason, though.
the dog looks distressed...
 
I bet he looks less distressed than you would.......
Posted 11 years ago by DD gypsyman    [ Reply ]
Mr. E strikes again!
Posted 11 years ago by DD gypsyman    [ Reply ]
Whhhoooohooo - not heard this before! Diggin' it! 
Posted 11 years ago by KaiT    [ Reply ]
i love this.

the album cover art always creeps me out for some reason, though.
the dog looks distressed...
Posted 11 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
Nice!
Posted 11 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
Blastin' good stuff for a Friday afternoon...ROCK IT!
Posted 11 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
Everthing is fine
Posted 12 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
Smokin' rocker. 
Posted 12 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
No need to keep Portland weird, it invented weird! Love it.
Posted 13 years ago by Businessgypsy    [ Reply ]
 jagdriver wrote:
A complete ripoff.
 
Well, THAT was flippant and oh-so-profound. I bow to your absolute insight and wisdom. When I grow up, I wanna be you.

Not. {#Roflol}
Posted 13 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
A complete ripoff.
Posted 13 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
Wow.  This reminds me of "Who Do You Love?" - only much better.  Dang. I want to hate Eels, but this song makes it impossible. Also makes it impossible to sit still...  Gotta go dance now...{#Dancingbanana}{#Bananasplit}
Posted 13 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
Got to love RP some times I think we are stuck in new world music or the talking heads hour or chick music and then Bill looses his mind and rocks out like a crazy fanatic!
Posted 13 years ago by martinc    [ Reply ]
Oh Yeah baby Oh yeah!{#Bananajam}
Posted 13 years ago by Rp10v3r    [ Reply ]
 Wizzuvv_oz wrote:
oh yeah!
 
Right On! This does remind me a bit of their new one, "Fresh Blood" = > 9.

Posted 14 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
this tune wants me to find a kings of convenience fan and smash his guitar! Then say "sorry".
Posted 14 years ago by Lexapro_Headrush    [ Reply ]
{#Guitarist}
Posted 14 years ago by derekd    [ Reply ]
oh yeah!
Posted 14 years ago by Wizzuvvoz    [ Reply ]
I hope this song doesn't put people off on the EELS.  For an EELS fan this is a great song because of the other songs.  It does have it's moments of irritation but give Mr. E a listen.  Yes the capitalization is from an EELS dork ;)
Posted 15 years ago by navonodt    [ Reply ]
I really like the Eels, but please never play this song again.
Posted 15 years ago by ehudros    [ Reply ]
YEAH, EELs just rocks! Solid fact.
Posted 15 years ago by Baum74    [ Reply ]
yes sir, may I have another!
Posted 15 years ago by twalker    [ Reply ]
This is a rocker!!
{#Sunny}
Posted 15 years ago by pdjpirate    [ Reply ]

Awesome; totally rocks. . .

Posted 15 years ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
Should've played the Eels "Whatever Happened to Soy Bomb" after that last Dylan tune.... {#Bananasplit}<—— Portnoy-nanna
Posted 15 years ago by BAD    [ Reply ]
No thanks.  {#No} Can't stand these talentless bozos.

Posted 15 years ago by Excelsior    [ Reply ]
Excellent song to end the day with!!! Thanks!!! {#Bananajam}
Posted 15 years ago by imille    [ Reply ]
FlamingLotus wrote:
Whooooooo do you luuv? Whooooooo do you luuv...
Bingo!
Posted 15 years ago by ArbiterOfGoodTaste    [ Reply ]
Love the Eels. Their recent best-of album, "Meet the Eels," is excellent.
Posted 15 years ago by Smoove_D    [ Reply ]
Wher's Ronnie Hawkins when you need him?
Posted 15 years ago by ThePoose    [ Reply ]
FlamingLotus wrote:
Whooooooo do you luuv? Whooooooo do you luuv...
Yeah, and call me nuts, but I was never crazy about them, either.
Posted 16 years ago by MsJudi    [ Reply ]
Whooooooo do you luuv? Whooooooo do you luuv...
Posted 16 years ago by FlamingLotus    [ Reply ]
lionirons wrote:
Not anywhere near the Butthole Surfers. Sorry, I'll pass...
true - the Butthole Surfers are specs in the review mirror of E
Posted 16 years ago by DrGonzo    [ Reply ]
Scary! Just watch the news.
Posted 16 years ago by artmarcia    [ Reply ]
22 miles of hard road 33 years of tough luck 44 skulls buried in the ground
Posted 16 years ago by bleu    [ Reply ]
Perfect for a Friday afternoon in my state of mind...
Posted 16 years ago by stevo_b    [ Reply ]
Hannio wrote:
The dog on the album cover has quite the worried look. Can't blame him.
E does that to people (I mean, animals)
Posted 16 years ago by Contaminator    [ Reply ]
Not anywhere near the Butthole Surfers. Sorry, I'll pass...
Posted 16 years ago by lionirons    [ Reply ]
Oh my God, my favorite Eels tune! I'm jumping all over my room!!!
Posted 16 years ago by Contaminator    [ Reply ]
A completely different Eels sound than I'm used to hearing...love it...and that album cover!!
Posted 16 years ago by Sunman    [ Reply ]
serinde wrote:
YES.
YES.
Posted 17 years ago by ColdBear    [ Reply ]
Whew! Thanks for the wake-up!
Posted 17 years ago by MissAmy    [ Reply ]
Take a little Muddy Waters,amp it up,and texture liberally. Makes numerous servings of good stuff.
Posted 17 years ago by bokey    [ Reply ]
Posted 17 years ago by oppositelock    [ Reply ]
This one will clean the cobwebs out of your head!
Posted 17 years ago by SchoepTone    [ Reply ]
Serious music - no airy fairy pop tunes here!!
Posted 17 years ago by Pablo13    [ Reply ]
The dog on the album cover has quite the worried look. Can't blame him.
Posted 17 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
YES YES YES!!! i need an up vibe and this is it..thanks
Posted 17 years ago by xs9095    [ Reply ]
I'm trying to head off to bed... but my toes can't stop tappin!
Posted 17 years ago by Krispian    [ Reply ]
Posted 17 years ago by oppositelock    [ Reply ]
Yeah. That bridge/ solo....Reminds me of when M.J.Fox does his guitar bit at the high school hop in Back To The Future. Everyone stops dancing and they stare at him like he was crazy or something. 'You might not like it now, but your kids are gonna love it' he says. Sorry. Still sounds awful.
Posted 18 years ago by algrif    [ Reply ]
psycho_therapist wrote:
Well, I was thinking it was just kinda Butthole Surferish - kinda cool, I guess. But then the bridge/solo kicked in, and WHOA... And then it ended.
Yeah, I can hear the Butthole Surfers too..... intense song, I can dig it!
Posted 18 years ago by Helchat    [ Reply ]
YES.
Posted 18 years ago by serinde    [ Reply ]
Oh Yeah!
Posted 18 years ago by bobringer    [ Reply ]
Posted 18 years ago by catbirdman    [ Reply ]
What an annoying song! All fizz and no pop!
Posted 18 years ago by Govi    [ Reply ]
Patrick wrote:
Let's smash our computers! OHH YEAAAAHHH!
*obligatory bump*
Posted 18 years ago by cptbuz    [ Reply ]
Name of group and name of album sound so intriguing. Sorry I had to be AFK!
Posted 18 years ago by rKokon    [ Reply ]
I liked this better the first time. Must have been the three previous cuts clouding my hearing... demoted to a 4.
Posted 18 years ago by ChardRemains    [ Reply ]
Play some Blasters please; then let's see what rocks. This is okay, but really derivative. That being said, even derivative rock is better than no rock.
Posted 18 years ago by Not2OldYet    [ Reply ]
whultman wrote:
Fer shur
Posted 19 years ago by dpjag    [ Reply ]
Posted 19 years ago by whultman    [ Reply ]
Gotta love the Eels. This soge reminds me of The Mescaleros, or BRMC. Got my toes a-tappin' on a Monday afternoon - not an easy thing.
Posted 19 years ago by zenhead    [ Reply ]
Oh, What Fun!
Posted 19 years ago by Gregorama    [ Reply ]
Posted 19 years ago by stevebeaver    [ Reply ]
good stuff!
Posted 19 years ago by RP-Listener    [ Reply ]
Kickin'!
Posted 19 years ago by steeler    [ Reply ]
I hear them for the first time.. they rock!!! :sunny.gif:
Posted 19 years ago by rpm    [ Reply ]
drH wrote:
I wish these posers would go away.
I agree. Anyone who listens to RP but hates the EELs really should consider going away.
Posted 19 years ago by misterlee    [ Reply ]
drH wrote:
I wish these posers would go away.
:P Not a chance...
Posted 19 years ago by R_P    [ Reply ]
I wish these posers would go away.
Posted 19 years ago by drH    [ Reply ]
Check out everything these guys have put out--Many, Many Treasures! Promise.
Posted 19 years ago by mig7    [ Reply ]
Awe Yeah!
Posted 19 years ago by mig7    [ Reply ]
psycho_therapist wrote:
....then the bridge/solo kicked in, and WHOA...
Didn't grab me until the bridge and then........whoa!
Posted 19 years ago by rulebritannia    [ Reply ]
Well, I was thinking it was just kinda Butthole Surferish - kinda cool, I guess. But then the bridge/solo kicked in, and WHOA... And then it ended.
Posted 19 years ago by psycho_therapist    [ Reply ]
lateral1 wrote:
cool
very cool
Posted 19 years ago by gilmorecairns    [ Reply ]
cool
Posted 20 years ago by lateral1    [ Reply ]
MsfStl wrote:
Probably the best song I've heard all day! (pimp)
Once again....my day is complete! Thanks RP! (pimp)
Posted 20 years ago by MsfStl    [ Reply ]
The EELS rock! What more can you say? Do yourself a favor and see them live!
Posted 20 years ago by navonodt    [ Reply ]
Let's smash our computers! OHH YEAAAAHHH!
Posted 20 years ago by Patrick    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by sisyphus6: They try so very hard they are trying.
I had to read that 10 times in order to extract any sense from it. You weren't trying hard enough with your grammar; probably.
Posted 20 years ago by stubbsz    [ Reply ]
They try so very hard they are trying.
Posted 20 years ago by sisyphus6    [ Reply ]