Considering Cake's streak of well rounded records (see Fashion Nugget, Prolonging the Magic, Comfort Eagle) the note the band left off on with their studio work is a bit perplexing. There isn't really a different approach to this record, but the end result feels mundane and lackluster. The band's previous outing, Comfort Eagle, seemed like the defining measure of Cake's sound. Why they choose to leave off studio work with a less than inspirational offering comes off a bit like a slap in the face when pouring over the band's discography. (Rating: 2.8/3)
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