Comfort Eagle
History
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Cake was formed in Sacramento, California in 1992 by vocalist/songwriter John McCrea, who'd recently returned home after spending a few years in Los Angeles, unsuccessfully trying to break into the music business.
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Cake is an unknown alternative band. Their music is simple, yet complex. It is hard to explain, yet those that have listened may know what I mean. Cake's simple choice of melodies and ability to blend their instruments is one of their talents. Another would be John McCrea's sometimes bland, sometimes emotional, vocals. Perhaps another would be their use of trumpets and another would be their driving bass. All in all, Cake is very unique and seem to offer a style of their own.
Tracks
Opera Singer
Fast drum work starts off this catchy opener. Simple guitar lines and pushing bass keep this song driving. The verse is primarily about the narrator being an Opera Singer and his adventures. Background organs and horn accompaniment keep this song fresh. One of the best tracks on the album. 5/5
Meanwhile, Rick James...
Despite what the title may suggest, this is not a "super freaky" romp. It is actually a laid back song with bass and organ/piano being the dominant instruments. Reverby guitar and echoing vocals give it an interesting feel. Personally it reminds me of a rainy day. Violin, too.
Shadow Stabbing
Catchy lyrics and acoustic guitar parts. Percussion-oriented. Laid-back yet driving(true Cake). Low 4 possibly but I'm giving it a: 3/5
Short Skirt/Long Jacket
Trumpets and bass driven. Catchy verse-riff. Vocals drive the song for the most part. One of the catchiest and "rockiest" tracks on the album. It has small Latin influences. 5/5
Symphony in C
The instruments mainly are background to the main part of the story, a man who tells his tale of the Symphony that he heard. Great vocals and catchy song, though a bit bland at times where it should be, the bands keeps it going. 4/5
Arco Arena
Guitar driven instrumental. Extremely rythmic and riff-heavy. Good use of the organ/electric guitars to provide an eerie sense to it. If it wre streched into 3+ minutes it would definately be a high 4 or 5 but it is only 1:30. 3/5
Comfort Eagle
Heavy. Pulsing drums and buss/guitar in unison. Great use of all the band members' ability to sing. McCrea does a great job on this title track with his soinging/lyrics. Eastern sounding at times. Catchy, heavy, distorted, great. 5/5
Long Line of Cars
Often Drifting at times, yet pulled together with a multiple brass instruments. Dominated by trumpets, vocals, and oddly, a shaker. A song of bitterness and spite, I believe. 3.5/5
Love You Madly
A simple love song. Once again ryhthmic drums, pushing bass. Vocals and hand claps add to the excitement, while the horn riff pushes it into a peak. 5/5
Pretty Pink Ribbon
Easy going song about devotion. I've never quite understood the lyrics or the song in general. This song does nothing for me. 3/5
World of Two
Serene. Little percussion. Tambourine. Occasional bass, but mostly organs and vocals. Nice way to end the album. 4/5
Overall I would rate this a: 5/5
I believe it comes only second (maybe first) to Cake's Fashion Nugget, which also is deserving of a 5/5. Great album for new and old fans alike.
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