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...originality. Admittedly, it does seem somewhat faddish and even artificial for them to embrace the trendy electronica sound after every other band and their mothers have already dressed up as techno gear-heads. Dusky distortions on tracks like "Marvel Hill" sound a lot like vintage Portishead and the guitar-driven "Starter" disturbingly suggests an even catchier Aimee Mann impersonation...
Right away, the music feels good. Make no mistake, this is not feel-good music. But you agree with vocalist John McCrea, accepting what the guitar has to say, the lyrics and everything else about the music. Whether McCrea is accusatory, contemplative or in love, he always fits. He takes his time and saunters through "Guitar" and "Mexico," a slow, soft and charming waltz that takes your hand and asks you to dance. The very first track, "Satan is my Motor," is sweet and funky at the same time; it's all you need to be happy for three minutes...
...nonexistent musical skills and sensibilities. What else are studio musicians and synthesizers for? Cake, however, obviously has musical talent. The instrumental work is well-crafted, original and one of the best things about the band. The distinctive trumpet of Vince Di Fiore and Gabriel Nelson's masterful bass guitar are still here, although not necessarily better than ever. It just wouldn't be Cake without them. Cake's songs are becoming more structured, almost as if they have invested in songwriting lessons from the Beatles. As Cake appeals to more and more people, it will be interesting...
Indeed, the greatest strength of this album is the timelessness of the songs. Older songs such as War's "New Year's Day" and "Sunday Bloody Sunday" still pack as much emotional punch now as they did in 1983. The plaintive melodies and soaring guitar lines which characterized 1987's masterful blockbuster "The Joshua Tree" still sound like nothing else ever committed to tape. "With Or Without You" is heart wrenching in its aching for love, and "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For" is as close to capturing tangibly the search for meaning and love...
Though always driven by Edge's unique guitar lines and the instinctive synchronization between Larry Mullen on drums and Adam Clayton on bass, U2 has never been afraid to evolve and explore new territories. In fact, their songs only gained new facets and complexities while retaining their heart and emotion. The latest compositions, which are culled from 1989's Rattle and Hum, still have that distinctive U2 sound, despite broadened instrumentation. "When Love Comes To Town" features B.B. King on vocals and guitar, and "Angel of Harlem" features a horn section...