Showroom of Compassion
Cake · 2011
44 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock · country · indie rock
A quirky blend of alternative rock and sardonic humor wrapped in catchy melodies and unconventional lyrics.
Why this album works
'Showroom of Compassion' debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart, marking Cake's first chart-topping album. The reception highlighted the band's distinctive style, blending satire with melodic rock, solidifying their place in the alternative music scene during a time when many bands were exploring more mainstream sounds.
- Best for
- quirky and playful listening short, engaging track lengths lighthearted background ambiance
- Context
- Released on January 11, 2011, 'Showroom of Compassion' is Cake's sixth studio album following their 2004 record 'Pressure Chief.' At this point in their career, the band was navigating a shift in the music landscape, having not released new material for several years, which led to both anticipation and scrutiny regarding their evolving sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Yoko Ono· Frank Zappa· Green Day· Weezer· Swans· No Doubt· Iggy Pop· Counting Crows
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Federal Funding Standout 3:49
- 2 Long Time 4:35
- 3 Got to Move 3:40
- 4 What's Now Is Now 3:37
- 5 Mustache Man (Wasted) 4:04
- 6 Teenage Pregnancy Standout 2:40
- 7 Sick of You Standout 3:13
- 8 Easy to Crash 4:07
- 9 Bound Away 3:24
- 10 The Winter 4:05
- 11 Italian Guy 3:10
- 12 The Federal Funding March 3:38
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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