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The Palm Beach Post staff writer Bill Meredith describes the eL's music as "infectious. Originals like It's All Over and Give Me a Feeling ... are at once melodic and muscular, mixing Brit-pop from The Cure to Radiohead.
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eL is a four-piece band that has been playing original melodic rock, infused with a Brit-pop influence, for over six years for local, national and international audiences. This South Florida-based indie act is characterized by outstanding vocals, driving rhythms and memorable hooks, and consistently delivers an energetic live performance.
Singer/songwriter Jeremy Clark founded the band under the name Vinyl in 1997 and released a five-song EP shortly thereafter. The follow-up album, "Here We Are Again," earned Clark industry recognition when he won the GMA Songwriter of the Year Award in 1999 for the album's title track.
In 2003, the band recorded their first full-length, self-titled album in Nashville at the White House studio along the infamous music row. The new 10-song album-produced by Conner and mixed by Grammy Award-winning engineer, Charles Dye-showcases the band's maturing songwriting ability and signature sound. eL is releasing the album in August through their own label, Revolution by Popular Demand Records, and is currently seeking a distribution deal.
In both 2000 and 2002, eL traveled to Europe to headline 10-date tours of Italy and Finland, respectively, and is planning to tour their upcoming album throughout the south- and northeastern U.S. and again in Europe in 2005.
The band also played two successful showcases at clubs in New York City in December 2003 at The Continental and Acme Underground that initiated discussions with several management companies.
The Palm Beach Post staff writer Bill Meredith describes the band's music as "infectious. Originals like It's All Over and Give Me a Feeling ... are at once melodic and muscular, mixing Brit-pop from The Cure to Radiohead and Seattle sounds from Nirvana to Paul Westerberg." In his weekly "Local Scene" column for the Miami-based Sun Sentinel, Jason Knappel characterized eL's music as follows: "They partake in the post-Bends era Radiohead scramble for Brit-pop supremacy, but they are distinctly American."
Influences include U2, Radiohead, Oasis, Coldplay, The Strokes and Interpol.
QUOTES:
"The debut album by West Palm Beach-based El reveals why so much local buzz has been heaped on the group and why it may be the best thing to come out of West Palm Beach since ... hmmm ... I'll have to get back to you on that. Anyway, singer-guitarist Jeremy Clark proves to have an ear for a catchy tune and a thoughtful lyric, and from the moment the drums and bass kick in on opener "Stars (Fall From Your Eyes)," you'll realize why this group has generated, deservedly so, the attention it has."
Dan Sweeney-City Link Magazine
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"Jeremy Clark, eL's singer/guitarist, is the best unsigned songwriter I've ever worked with. And I've been fortunate enough to work with some the greatest."
Charles Dye -- Multi-platinum Grammy-winning Engineer/Mixer/Producer (Carole King, Lauryn Hill, Diane Warren, Desmond Child)
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"eL might just be South Florida's Rock and Roll Saviors. Whatever their inspiration, eL produces tunes that have a universal rock appeal. If you like rock, you'll be attracted to ditties like the lead song, "Stars" (fall from your eyes)"
Larry Boytano - Closer Magazine
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"Britpoppers eL push the right buttons; dripping with urgency and anthemic in its musical scope, this West Palm Beach band would sound at home in a stadium setting."
Renee Alvarez -Street Weekly - Miami, Florida.
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"They partake in the post-Bends era Radiohead scramble for Brit-pop supremacy, but they are distinctly American".
Jason Knappfel -Miami-based Sun Sentinel
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"My first eL concert experience was nothing short of mesmerizing. eL delivers music that is consistent and powerful. The album just might hook you, although it's their live shows where they truly shine."
Joseph Vilane - Rag Magazine
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There is a lot more to their sonic signature than Beatlesque melodies and Greenwood-inspired guitar layers. There is also a definitive American attitude more akin to Cheap Trick than Oasis.
George Zhen - Uncle Sams Music
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"Infectious. Originals like It's All Over and Give Me a Feeling ... are at once melodic and muscular, mixing Brit-pop from The Cure to Radiohead and Seattle sounds from Nirvana to Paul Westerberg.
Bill Meredith-The Palm Beach Post
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EL has "extraordinary showmanship and energy. Totally awesome musicianship with a total professionalism that is awe-inspiring." "El is a band that will sell tickets, pack your venue to the walls, and make your customers so happy; they'll be back for more. You can't hire a better group of professionals. They will make you proud."
Robert Metzgar - Capitol Management - Hall of Fame Producer
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El: West Palm Beach-based band recently released a promising self-titled album good for both radio play and indie cred.
CITY LINK MAGAZINE
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Love it!
author: StaceinthefaceMy brother-in-law saw El live and introduced me to this CD. All I can say is that I love it, love it, love it. I've listened to it over and over again since getting it.
I really, really like it
author: campanoThis CD is badass, I've heard ya'll play live a couple times in WPB. Book a show in LAKELAND again and i'll rally some kids for ya. Keep the Torch Lit!!
Fresh, Emotion and Astonish are the adjectives to describe eL Band.
author: NikoNewYorkWhen I listened the first time to the -She Loves Me- title, there was through -Mix It Like A Record- DVD. I felt very intense emotions and vibrations, but I also love so much -Give Me A Feeling-, which is representative of the great talent of musicians/singer of this group!
What rock should be
author: NathanEvery song has a perfect melody. This is what rock and roll SHOULD be. THIS is the rock you're SUPPOSED to hear on the radio!!
An amazing cd from an amazing band
author: NicoleI first heard their music on myspace.com. Every since then I can't stop listening. The music makes me feel so good and everything seems more promising after listening to it. No music has ever made me feel this way. Thank you EL.
eL rocks!!!!
author: ally, south flaThis cd has been in my stereo since i bought it. eL rocks...I cant't wait to see them open up for billy idol at sun fest!!There're the next big band to come out of s.fla.
Just buy the dang CD already!
author: G-OffGreat band, great CD, great tunage. Such a kickin band both live and in my Bronco...love to leave it cranked up and watch all the cotton-heads roll up the windows!
The CD sounds great....good job Clark DOG
author: Jeremy PriceSweet CD...everyone I have played it for likes it.
Awesome!
author: ChrisThe songs are awesome and sound great! Expect great things from these guys!
- author: summer blanket
When I heard eL would finally be releasing a CD, I honestly didn't know what to expect. Having seen them live, I wondered how it would translate to the recorded format... and I was freakin' blown away! The sheer majesty of the sounds instantly brought me back to hearing Radiohead's "the bends" & early Oasis for the very first time... (although Jeremy can blow Liam straight out of the water vocally). The songs burst out of this record, and the only thing stopping me from a 5-star review is the lack of dynamics overall. Slow down and get moody a bit every 5th song and this CD is an absolute masterpiece. One note: for fans of guided by voices' Bob Pollard's faux british accent when he's singing, Jeremy does this very well without sounding like he's faking anything... it's just the way it comes out of him. Buy it and tell me I'm wrong!
eL gave me a real feeling back again !
author: Arturo AfanadorIt is really kool to include eL songs like Rollercoaster, You Are Who You Are and Real Thing in the soundtrack of my life. They touched my brain with class and kind.
sounds great needs new name
author: leroI am not sure that this band will be able to be effective when doing promos to major labels with a weak name. El may be great for a mariachi band, or a gypsy sideshow, but it does not fully give credit to the sweet effort and monster sounds that this album/band is possible of achieving. please think about a name change, it is never too late to go that direction. lest your hard work take you only within the state of florida and the cornball south.
Rock on my Brothers! Keep up the great work.
author: Jeremy StrizzoudThis CD was well worth the wait. But it and tell all your friends about it they will thank you.
I was absolutelty amazed that this indie band sounds so good. Buy this CD!!! I p
author: Shanon NYCenrich your life...buy it!
author: ultrastar*eL rocks..just click your mouse and buy it already. You will thank me later.