Comfort Eagle

Going back to the Alt Rock genre today for a band I had posted about years back. Cake have been around since '91 and love em or hate em they seem to have a way with releasing really infectious singles. Formed in Sacramento CA in the early 90's, Cake has draw from several different musical styles to create their brand of Alt Rock. Their fourth record, 'Comfort Eagle', shows off the the unique styles that blend together to create a great record.

Perhaps best known for their song "The Distance", the band gained attention from the song and their album 'Fashion Nugget'. The band had moderate success following that release. Lineup changes and a long wait between releases however seemed to have hindered the band some. The band since '94 have only issues six studio records, a b-Sides/Compilation record, a Live album and two EPs. So it seems that once ever few years the band makes some sort of a comeback and releases another catchy song. This was evident with the 2001 release of 'Comfort Eagle'. The lead single "Short Skirt/Long Jacket" became a instant catch with the quirky video that accompanied the track. The album also had some additional help with the tracks, "Meanwhile Rick James...", "Love You Madly" and the title track. The album was well received by critics and fans alike. Topping out at Number 13 on the Billboard charts, the album eventually went Gold. While a lot of people may not take to Cake, I'm still a fan and very much looking forward to the next catchy tune.

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