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Eels – “All Forgotten” & “I’m On Standby”
Eels, led by Mark Oliver Everett, have released two new songs, “All Forgotten” and “I’m On Standby”, ahead of their forthcoming album Cookie Happened. The tracks matter as they offer another preview of the band’s next record, contrasting existential reflection with a warmer celebration of close friendship.
“All Forgotten” is described as a soft, hazy song about the prospect of eventually being forgotten, with Everett framing non-existence as potentially comforting. “I’m On Standby” is comparatively more upbeat and focuses on mutual support between friends; Cookie Happened is due on 16 October through E Works and Play It Again Sam.
In short
- Eels release two new previews of Cookie Happened.
- “All Forgotten” reflects on mortality and being forgotten.
- The album arrives on 16 October.
Explained simply
Eels is the musical project of Mark Oliver Everett, an American musician who has been recording and performing under this name since the mid-1990s. His work encompasses indie rock, alternative pop and experimental sounds, and has built an audience across three decades of releases and live performances. Everett's distinctive voice and introspective songwriting are at the centre of the project.
The band is releasing a new album called Cookie Happened on 16 October through record labels E Works and Play It Again Sam. Ahead of the full album, they have shared two new songs as previews to give listeners a sense of the record's direction and emotional range. These preview tracks are the latest material from a band that has remained creatively active throughout its career.
Eels' music typically balances philosophical reflection with accessible melodies, exploring themes of mortality, relationships and the human condition. For listeners interested in introspective songwriting, the band represents an established voice in alternative music. The new album continues this artistic approach as Everett enters the next phase of his long recording career.
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