The Eels have a sound similar to the Cure. It is his first album using the full band name Eels, in an attempt to get the records in the same general location in the stores as his previous works under the name "E". The CD arrived on time and in new condition. 5.0 out of 5 stars Eels Beautiful Freak. Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2014. Beautiful Freak is largely the solo work of musician Mark Oliver Everett. Cleaned it thoroughly about 6 times without any change. The album is produced by E, Jon Brion, Mark Goldenberg and Michael Simpson. If you're a fan of Goth music this CD is for you. Verified Purchase. referencing Beautiful Freak, LP, Album, RE, 180, 0600753377154, 600753377154 My sealed version has a horrible amount of loud pops and crackles. Eccentric and quirky are the best ways to describe the Eels' debut effort, Beautiful Freak.Concise pop tunes form the backbone of the album, yet tinges of despair and downright meanness surface just when you've been lulled into thinking this is another pop group, as titles like "My Beloved Monster," "Your Lucky Day in Hell" and "Novocaine for the Soul" indicate.