E

The Profile

E refers to two distinct American projects: the early-1990s solo moniker of Mark Oliver Everett (later founder of Eels) and a later rock trio featuring Thalia Zedek, Jason Sidney Sanford, and Gavin McCarthy. Key releases include A Man Called E (1992), Broken Toy Shop (1993), and Negative Work (2018, Thrill Jockey).

Mark Oliver Everett (Mr. E) released A Man Called E (1992) and Broken Toy Shop (1993) before forming Eels; the trio E (A Band Called E) includes Thalia Zedek, Jason Sidney Sanford, and Gavin McCarthy; their album Negative Work was released on Thrill Jockey and recorded/mixed at Machine With Magnets by Seth Manchester and Keith Souza.

Two reviews chart E’s double identity: Mark Oliver Everett’s smart pop debut and the later rock trio with Thalia Zedek. High praise for songwriting, sound, and grit. Expect lo-fi sparkle, noise-touched urgency, and zero filler. A compact guide to two eras sharing one letter.