Cake - Prolonging the Magic
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Artist: CakeEdition: Music CD
Format: Explicit Lyrics, Original recording reissued
CD Release Date: 1998-10-06
Music Label: Volcano
Soundtracks:
- Satan Is My Motor
- Mexico
- Never There
- Guitar
- You Turn The Screws
- Walk On By
- Sheep Go To Heaven
- When You Sleep
- Hem Of Your Garment
- Alpha Beta Parking Lot
- Let Me Go
- Cool Blue Reason
- Where Would I Be?
Music reviews of Prolonging the Magic
Music Review: "Sheep go to heaven, goats... go to hell."
Rating: 5 Stars
Pretty damn good effort by Cake, with the best track being "Sheep Go To Heaven". That song is what brought me a slice of the cake in the first place, and it is still my favorite Cake track. Song ratings:
1. Satan Is My Motor - 8/10: I didn't like this song at first, but after a couple of listens, it grew on me. The song's a bit slow at times, but steady -- very, steady.
2. Mexico - 7/10: Pretty sad and slightly depressing. Good song to listen to if you're feeling down. Me? I tend to skip it.
3. Never There - 10/10: One of the most catchy songs ever. An essential listen if you're into the band.
4. Guitar - 10/10: As the name might imply, this song is mostly John McCrea, a guitar, and some drums. The song also has a slight Mexican accent to it, which makes it all that better. It's a great tune to listen to if you're feeling down or if you just want something playing in the background.
5. You Turn The Screws - 9/10: Good song. Confrontational. Demanding. Catchy hook. Something to listen to if you're feeling angry. The piano pieces also fit very well, and gives the song that extra spice.
6. Walk On By - 9/10: Sad, slightly depressing. Awesome music.
7. Sheep Go To Heaven - 10/10: This song is what I define Cake by. It's goofy. It's catchy. He's singing about goats. What more do you want?
8. When You Sleep - 8/10: Slow, yet somewhat uplifting. Great music. Interesting lyrics.
9. Hem of Your Garment - 10/10: Good hook, catchy music; definitely something you'll bounce to.
10. Alpha Beta Parking Lot - 7.5/10: I didn't like it the first time I heard the song, and it hasn't really grown on me yet. It's not a bad song, but there are much more better ones in the pool.
11. Let Me Go - 10/10: Very good music; I think I've heard it before I got into the band, but I'm not sure. It's very familiar, with a hint of Country and old fashion Rock. Lyrics are slightly depressing, but you'll find yourself singing the three words in the title.
12. Cool Blue Reason - 8/10: Similar to "Alpha Beta Parking Lot", but a bit more upbeat. I also didn't like this song right away, but it's grown on me.
13. Where Would I Be? - 7/10: Slow, confrontational, and depressing. One of my least favorite Cake songs.
Description of Prolonging the Magic
All products are BRAND NEW and factory sealed. Fast shipping and 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed.A kinder, gentler Cake? You'd never know it from listening to the opening track, a ditty with the rather unconventional title "Satan Is My Motor." But the truth is, most of Prolonging the Magic finds the Sacramento, California, quintet toning down the arch commentary of tracks such as "Rock and Roll Lifestyle" and "The Distance" from albums Motorcade of Generosity and Fashion Nugget. In its place is straight-ahead observational songwriting on "Alpha Beta Parking Lot" and "Guitar," and the naked, if still quirky, relationship commentaries "Where Would I Be?" and "Walk on By." Not to worry: The group's trademark humor is still in place on "You Turn the Screws" and "Sheep Go to Heaven," while touches of steel guitar and musical saw expand their already unusual sonic palette. As the title suggests, Cake seems capable of prolonging the magic a while longer. --Daniel Durchholz
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