Eels on Reconnecting with John Parish for Extreme Witchcraft and 20 Years of Souljacker

<p><a href="https://consequence.net/artist/eels/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Eels</a> frontman E catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about <a href="https://consequence.net/2021/09/eels-extreme-witchcraft-good-night-on-earth-stream/" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><em>Extreme Witchcraft</em></a>, an album that arrives just over a year from 2020’s <a href="https://consequence.net/2020/09/eels-earth-to-dora-new-album/" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><em>Earth to Dora</em></a>.</p> <p>The indie rock legend tells us about working with John Parish for the first time since 2001’s <em>Souljacker</em>, and how this new album can be looked at as a continuation of that record on its 20th anniverasry. He also touches on taking some inspiration from '70s soul; how the lyrics look at mortality, aging, and how we consider ourselves; the 30th anniversary of his major label debut, <em>A Man Called E</em>; and being the opener for Tori Amos in 1992.</p> <p>Listen to Eels discuss&nbsp;<em>Extreme Witchcraft</em>, then make sure you like and subscribe to <a href="https://consequence.net/category/kyle-meredith-with/" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><em>Kyle Meredith With…</em></a>&nbsp;wherever you get your podcasts.</p> <p>Also follow the <a href="https://consequence.net/category/consequence-podcast-network/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Consequence Podcast Network</a> for updates on all our shows.</p> --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/app">https://anchor.fm/app</a>