I’ve always been a quiet fan of the band Cake. I’d listen to their singles on the radio, but I never actively sought out their music.
One day at work “Short Skirt / Long Jacket” came on the radio, and one trip through Youtube later got me hankering for more! I quickly went home and by the end of the night, I had their discovery loaded onto my iPad.
Now I will admit, unlike my past few band obsessions (Chevelle, Rise Against, and Muse), I don’t universally like all the songs on the album. Some of them just aren’t my style. But when I find a long I like…I don’t just like it. I LOVE it!
Their style is very unique, in my opinion. There isn’t much out there that directly compares (the FloBots with “No Handlebars” comes to mind). But here’s a list of some of my favorites, along with a link to listen to the song on the YouTubes, in the order of my current favoriteness.
- 1. Comfort Eagle
- 2. Short Skirt / Long Jacket
- 3. Love You Madly
- 4. The Distance
- 5. Sheep Go To Heaven
- 6. Frank Sinatra
- 7. No Phones
Hope you enjoy this look at one of my current musical obsessions! Post your own favorites!
-Zeke