Cake - Comfort Eagle

Even though it has only been about 2 years since we heard some new music from Cake, this album came at a really good time for me. There is just something refreshing about hearing the band's take on "rock." By now you should have heard the first single "Short Skirt/Long Jacket" either on the radio or MTV. The song is a pretty good representative of the whole album: witty lyrics, a cool beat, and some horns thrown into the mix. If you are a Cake fan already, then rest assured, you won't be let down by Comfort Eagle. If you aren't really familiar with the band, then where the hell have you been? The band has had their share of singles on the radio, but it seems like people forget about them in between albums. If you have never heard Cake, then I urge you to follow the link above to their official site and check out the samples in the music section. Most of the songs on Comfort Eagle were once again written by singer John McCrea. I particularly like the title track on this album. The song has a really cool sitar sounding guitar/keyboard effect playing in the background during the chorus that adds quite a nice touch. As I mentioned before, one thing that has always impressed me about Cake was their witty lyrics. This album is full of catchy rhymes and seemingly pointless banter that blends together to make great songs. To sum it all up, I really enjoy this album and have already listened to it probably a little too much. Cake has never been one of my favorite bands, just because I never really got into them that much. However, with the release of Comfort Eagle I am begining to lean in that direction. I give this album 4.0 manstyle points for originality, great lyrics, and providing me with a nice break from the current rock/metal scene. [www.cakemusic.com]