|
Cake's "Pressure Chief" a bit thick |
|
|
|
Written by MARIO R. MARTIN
|
|
Tuesday, 05 October 2004 |
Cake’s music is hard to explain. It’s hard to decide whether it’s good at times, but it’s always riddled with talent nonetheless. With legions of fans that would disagree with negative sentiments, Cake sells out shows; Cake sells records, and because of that, Cake has never been sweeter.
| | |
Cake |
 Entertainment
 Art
“Pressure Chief”
(Columbia Records)
Released October 5, 2004 |
| | |
Cake’s latest, “Pressure Chief” is a typical Cake record, though. It resides in the uncategorizeable and that remains the draw for the band that’s been around for over ten years. Tracks like “No Phone” and “Wheels” impacted radio stations around the country, but it’s still the unconventional arrangements of the music that make Cake a triumphant music maker.
Incorporating trumpets to the musical amalgamation that is “Pressure Chief” is what Cake does best. Drawing influences from different genres (like jazz, funk and classic rock), Cake manages to create a record that might seem to lack cohesiveness, yet proves the talent the members have by approaching music pragmatically as opposed to ideologically. John McCrea, Cake’s songwriter and vocalist, sings melodically and incorporates harmony in his singing, yet is able to belt out rock like it’s nobody’s business.
Overall, “Pressure Chief” is a fine example of varied styles coming together musically for the desired effect of incorporating musical variables. The result is an opus perfect for road trip listens and maybe while walking dogs. But at the end of the day, when you get home after a long day of work, “Pressure Chief” might be too varied in it’s musical stylings for extended listening.Powered by AkoComment 2.0! |
