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Binding: Audio CD
Brand: Sony
EAN: 0074646213223
Item Dimensions: 20
Label: Sony
Manufacturer: Sony
MPN: 62132
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Sony
Release Date: July 24, 2001
Studio: Sony
Editorial Review:
Amazon.com:
When two-fifths of Cake defected to form Deathray after the release of their sophomore album, Fashion Nugget, some wondered if Sacramento's answer to Camper Van Beethoven would disappear into the land of one-hit wonders--especially since Cake's lone hit, "The Distance," had been penned by departing guitarist Greg Brown. But true to bandleader John McCrea's deadpan cover of Gloria Gaynor's "I Will Survive," Cake turned around and repeated their success with 1998's Prolonging the Magic and its infectious hit, "Never There." Now comes Comfort Eagle, and, with it, news of drummer Todd Roper's departure (which probably explains the addition of drum programming to McCrea's ever-expanding credits). Like Beck, McCrea's self-sufficiency is only matched by an overriding ironic sensibility. It serves him well on the title track where, above mock Middle Eastern drones, he takes on all poseurs ("Now his hat is on backwards, he can show you his tattoos / He's in the music business, he is calling you 'dude'"). By comparison, "Short Skirt/Long Jacket," a song that dates back to McCrae's coffeehouse years, sounds formulaic (which probably explains its selection as the album's first single). No matter, tracks like "Long Line of Cars" and "Meanwhile, Rick James..." are sufficiently intriguing to make up for it. Factor in the distinctive trumpet embellishments of Vincent DiFiore, the band's other original member, and Comfort Eagle seems guaranteed to ensure that, no matter what happens, Cake will survive. --Bill Forman
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I suppose this review could apply to any of Cake's recordings, because, if there's one thing McCrea and company does well, it's maintain a creative consistenty throughout all of the records they have produced over the years. The overall sound of the band doesn't change all that much, either, but why mess with a good thing? Who could have applied horns, polyrhythm, and counterpoint so effectively but this unique upstart from Sacramento?
If I had to point to one aspect of McCrea's writing ... Read More
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This was a replacement for the identical cd that left my possesion. That's how much I like this cd. Quirky, fun to listen to- what's not to like?
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I bought this album on the strength and humor of the "Short Skirt Long Jacket" music video. Before that, I knew Cake only through sparse listenings of "Never There" on the radio, so I really wasn't sure what to expect. This was one of those CDs that I only listened to really one song at first, "Short Skirt Long Jacket", until I expanded slowly throughout the CD once I started driving. It's amazing how many CDs I finally listened to in full once I started driving as opposed to what I used to, and currently ... Read More
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I stumbled across this group when I overheard a catchy bass riff with lyrics about a short skirt and long jacket. I googled those words and it brought me to Cake. I bought the mp3's here on Amazon (got to love DRM-free mp3's) and this has become my new favorite band. I love the style and attitude of the singer with its clever lyrics. I was reacquainted with back-in-the-day memorable lyrics like "no phone, no phone" and "somebody left with the cup". The free samples accurately reflect the entire content ... Read More
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This album is awesome, has some great hits "Love You Madly", "Short Skirt/Long Jacket", has some innovative sounds "Meanwhile, Rick James...", "Pretty Pink Ribbon", "Comfort Eagle", but it has also dull songs like "Long Line Of Cars", has some strange songs "Opera Singer", "Shadow Stabbing" and it has a greaaat really great song "Comissioning A Simphony In C".
In conclusion, this album is totally good, is cake's best and surely a must-buy
