Fashion Nugget
Cake · 1996
48 min · 14 tracks · alternative rock · country · indie rock
A playful blend of alternative rock, funk, and sardonic lyrics that captures the essence of mid-'90s American indie music.
Why this album works
- Best for
- playful and quirky vibes short, catchy listening sessions light-hearted background enjoyment
- Context
- Released on September 17, 1996, 'Fashion Nugget' was Cake's second studio album, following their debut 'Motorcade of Generosity'. This album marked a significant breakthrough for the band, propelling them into mainstream success with hits like 'The Distance' and solidifying their distinctive sound characterized by deadpan vocals and eclectic instrumentation.
- If you like
- alternative rock, country, indie rock
Fashion Nugget is an album by Cake, released in 1996. A playful blend of alternative rock, funk, and sardonic lyrics that captures the essence of mid-'90s American indie music. 'Fashion Nugget' reached No. 13 on the Billboard 200 and was certified platinum by the RIAA. Its success not only established Cake as a key player in the alternative rock scene but also influenced a wave of bands that embraced irony and genre-blending in their music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Fashion Nugget sound like?
A playful blend of alternative rock, funk, and sardonic lyrics that captures the essence of mid-'90s American indie music. Rooted in alternative rock and country.
What makes Fashion Nugget by Cake notable?
'Fashion Nugget' reached No. 13 on the Billboard 200 and was certified platinum by the RIAA. Its success not only established Cake as a key player in the alternative rock scene but also influenced a wave of bands that embraced irony and genre-blending in their music. Released on September 17, 1996, 'Fashion Nugget' was Cake's second studio album, following their debut 'Motorcade of Generosity'. This album marked a significant breakthrough for the band, propelling them into mainstream success with hits like 'The Distance' and solidifying their distinctive sound characterized by deadpan vocals and eclectic instrumentation.
Who is Fashion Nugget for?
Fashion Nugget works well if you're into playful and quirky vibes, short, catchy listening sessions and light-hearted background enjoyment.
How many songs are on Fashion Nugget?
Fashion Nugget has 14 tracks, running approximately 48 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Frank Sinatra 3:59
- 2 The Distance Standout 3:00
- 3 Friend Is a Four Letter Word 3:22
- 4 Open Book 3:44
- 5 Daria 3:44
- 6 Race Car Ya‐Yas 1:21
- 7 I Will Survive Standout 5:10
- 8 Stickshifts and Safetybelts Standout 2:09
- 9 Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps 2:24
- 10 It’s Coming Down 3:44
- 11 Nugget (edit) 3:58
- 12 She’ll Come Back to Me 2:24
- 13 Italian Leather Sofa 5:52
- 14 Sad Songs and Waltzes 3:15
Release Date
September 17, 1996
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
48 min 12 sec
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