EELS' Meet The Eels: Essential EELS Vol. 1 (1996–2006) gathers the defining songs from the band's first decade into one essential collection. Featuring favourites including Novocaine for the Soul, Susan's House and I Need Some Sleep, it showcases EELS' gift for combining wry humour, emotional honesty and melodic alternative rock. Whether intimate or anthemic, these songs capture the singular voice of Mark Oliver Everett at his very best.