gistfile1.txt

      album = new Album(
        id: 1
        coverart_small: "Test Album"
        slug: "something_something"
        short_name: "Test short name"
        artist: "Test Artist"
      )

      view = new AlbumView(
        model: album
      )
      view.render()

... console.log(view.$el) gives:

[<li class="album"></li>]