CMJ - "[W]eighted with earthly grumbles and rustic melancholy but also highlighted with Eels' signature pop tidiness..."
Uncut - 4 stars out of 5 - "Intermittently funny and never depressing, this confirms him among America's greats."
Mojo - 4 stars out of 5 - "[W]ith profound, touching or witty lyrics. All this, plus sparkling country/classic '70s singer-songwriter flavours, and a new dance, 'The Foetal'. Superb."
Entertainment Weekly - "Mark Oliver Everett finally delivers the absolute stone masterpiece fans have always known lurked inside his dour heart. BLINKING LIGHTS is ambitious as hell..." - Grade: A
Alternative Press - 5 out of 5 - "[A] devastatingly beautiful collection of songs...Everything about BLINKING LIGHTS feels important and honest and, yes, painstakingly conceived..."
Rovi
This is the sixth album from American indie rock outfit Eels. Spread across two CD's the album sees the band continue with their quirky indie rock sound while being joined by a whole host of guests including Tom Waits, REM's Peter Buck, and The Lovin' Spoonful's John Sebastian.|
Rovi
Eことマーク・オリバー・エヴェレットが、97年からじっくりと取り組んできた2枚組の大作が完成! 自身が経験した悲痛な体験を内包しつつも、どこか希望を感じさせるEの朴訥でかすれた歌声が、われわれの背中を優しく押してくれます。ハジけたロックや哀愁の室内楽ポップ、はたまた童謡のような旋律があったりと曲の表情もさまざまで、まったく飽きさせないのも流石。トム・ウェイツやジョン・セバスチャンも参加。
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タワーレコード(2005年05月号掲載 (P75))