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CAKE

CAKE, an American alternative rock band hailing from Sacramento, California, has carved out a unique niche within the musical landscape with its eclectic blend of genres and deadpan vocal style. Formed in 1991, the band comprises lead vocalist and primary songwriter John McCrea, trumpeter Vince DiFiore, guitarist Xan McCurdy, bassist Daniel McCallum, and drummer Todd Roper. CAKE quickly distinguished itself with its signature melding of rock, funk, soul, and pop, coupled with ironic lyrics and the prominent use of the trumpet—elements not typically associated with rock music of the era. Their music often captures the ethos of postmodernism, embodying a sardonic, yet intellectual critique of the world around them.

The band had their commercial breakthrough with their second album, "Fashion Nugget" (1996), which included hits such as "The Distance" and a covetous cover of Gloria Gaynor's "I Will Survive". Further cementing their presence in the alt-rock scene, CAKE's subsequent albums like "Prolonging the Magic" (1998), "Comfort Eagle" (2001), and the chart-topping "Pressure Chief" (2004) produced fan favorites "Never There" and "Short Skirt/Long Jacket". After a seven-year hiatus from recording, CAKE returned with "Showroom of Compassion" in 2011, which debuted at the top of the Billboard 200 chart, showing the band still had a fervent fan base. While not as prolific in recent years in terms of studio albums, CAKE continues to engage with audiences through live performances and expansive social commentaries, consistently appealing to a devoted cult following with their offbeat charm and thought-provoking melodies.

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