"I've Been Kicked Around" by E

Back in 1992, I took a chance on a rather plain looking album by a singer/songwriter known simply as E. Today most people know E as Mark Oliver Everett, the man behind the alt rock band called The Eels.

I heard the single "Hello Cruel World" one night late on MTV and felt compelled to check E out. I was happy that I did. His record, "A Man Called E" is one of my favorites. Filled with catchy pop and melancholy lyrics, the only reason why this record didn't take off was because it was the opposite of grunge.

Among many highlights, "I've Been Kicked Around" exemplifies the theme of this remarkable record the best. Worth checking out, whether you like The Eels or not.