Mark EitzelBest Mark Eitzel Albums Ranked

The Invisible Man

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9.1

“The toad's internal organs surged from its mouth as Brian's mother accidentally stepped on it. Brian had noticed the toad sitting on the grass just in time to witness its gruesome death, and stared for a few seconds before throwing up his hands and shouting, "The universe sucks!" Brian is fond of decrying the injustices of our chaotic environment, and perhaps no other single anecdote supports his ”

Hey Mr Ferryman

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8.1

“Hey Mr Ferryman is Mark Eitzel’s heaviest album, but it’s also, in a peculiar way, his sweetest—like Phil Spector orchestrating a George Saunders story.”

The Ugly American

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7.7

“Oh, Mark, you sly devil. I see that double entendre in your new album title. Anyone with a passing familiarity with your work could guess it's just another morbidly humorous jab at yourself, like the title of your last full-length of new material, *The Invisible Man*. Ah, but further research reveals the true back story here-- *The Ugly American* was recorded in Greece, with a band of local musici”

Music for Courage & Confidence

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7.5

“So picture this: you're a renowned and accomplished songwriter. Somehow, over the years, commercial success has eluded you, but critical acclaim certainly hasn't-- every publication from *Magnet* to *NME* has taken time out of their day to tell people you're great at what you do. After seven fine albums with your band American Music Club (and five great solo records), you're getting ready to cut y”

Don't Be a Stranger

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7.4

“On the American Music Club frontman's best solo album since 2001's The Invisible Man, Mark Eitzel's tone, formerly accusatory, has softened and turned inward. He revels in the inner elements of his voice rather than growling over them, and sounds more natural and inviting than ever.”