A Piece of Cake
Cake · 1996
17 min · 5 tracks · alternative rock · country · indie rock
Quirky melodies and deadpan vocals intertwine with eclectic arrangements, creating a unique alternative rock sound.
Why this album works
- Best for
- quirky melodies for light moods short bursts of playful energy steady progression with deadpan humor
- Context
- Released in early 1996, 'A Piece of Cake' marked Cake's third studio album, following their breakthrough success with 'Fashion Nugget'. This album solidified their distinctive style and expanded their fanbase as they began to gain significant attention in the alternative rock scene during the mid-90s.
- If you like
- alternative rock, country, indie rock
A Piece of Cake is an EP by Cake, released in 1996. Quirky melodies and deadpan vocals intertwine with eclectic arrangements, creating a unique alternative rock sound. 'A Piece of Cake' received positive critical acclaim, with tracks like 'The Distance' charting on Billboard's Modern Rock Tracks. The album helped to further establish Cake's reputation for their witty lyrics and innovative sound, influencing future indie rock artists. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does A Piece of Cake sound like?
Quirky melodies and deadpan vocals intertwine with eclectic arrangements, creating a unique alternative rock sound. Rooted in alternative rock and country.
What makes A Piece of Cake by Cake notable?
'A Piece of Cake' received positive critical acclaim, with tracks like 'The Distance' charting on Billboard's Modern Rock Tracks. The album helped to further establish Cake's reputation for their witty lyrics and innovative sound, influencing future indie rock artists. Released in early 1996, 'A Piece of Cake' marked Cake's third studio album, following their breakthrough success with 'Fashion Nugget'. This album solidified their distinctive style and expanded their fanbase as they began to gain significant attention in the alternative rock scene during the mid-90s.
Who is A Piece of Cake for?
A Piece of Cake works well if you're into quirky melodies for light moods, short bursts of playful energy and steady progression with deadpan humor.
How many songs are on A Piece of Cake?
A Piece of Cake has 5 tracks, running approximately 17 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 2 Friend Is a Four Letter Word Standout 3:22
- 3 Daria 3:44
- 4 Open Book 3:44
- 5 Frank Sinatra Standout 4:01
- 6 The Distance Standout 3:01
Release Date
January 1, 1996
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
17 min 53 sec
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