Motorcade of Generosity

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CAKE

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I became a huge Cake fan when "The Distance" hit the radio and I bought Fashion Nugget. I later picked up Prolonging the Magic, which I think is great, but is also distinctly missing the 2 lost band members. However, when I purchased Motorcade of Generosity (which was buried in the racks at a SuperTarget), I realized what a great band Cake really is. It's an excellent record from start to finish. I'm buying it again today because I gave my copy to a good friend of mine when we were sent to different corners of the world (it was one of the most difficult things I've ever done). The consistent fun across the album is helped by a truly phenomenal track like "Jolene". I can count on one hand the number of times a song has given me chills on the first listen, but, even the first time I heard it, I knew I was listening to something extraordinary. I still get goosebumps every time that second guitar comes in at the beginning. Wow -- one of the best songs I've ever heard on the best album I own. Whoever is selling the one used copy at the top of the page either went deaf or is completely insane. Buy this disc.

but i know they can do better. it has several good songs on it that paved the way for their later albums, Fashion Nugget and Prolonging the Magic. any hardcore cake fan can see that John's style has matured so much since Motorcade but without it no one would be able to see that. if you are a first time buyer of a cake album, please allow me to say that you will be much happier with buying fashion nugget or prolonging because the insturmentals and vocals are better. but if you are thinking about buying this album and you already have the other two, i would definantly recommend it. it is a pretty good album,especially the songs jolene, is this love, rock 'n' roll lifestyle, i bombed korea, and mr. mastadon farm. great songs from a great band.