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Showroom Of Compassion

Cake Format: Audio CD
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 248 ratings
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CAKE first album of new material since 2004's gold-selling "Pressure Chief." The band will release Showroom Of Compassion, their 6th studio album, January 11th 2011. The first single, "Sick Of You," is off to a tremendous start at Alternative, Rock and Triple A radio formats. CAKE will support the release of the new album with confirmed appearances on Conan O'Brien (Dec. 1) and Jimmy Fallon (Jan. 12). A January-June 2011 US tour will go on-sale during November 2010.

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"We heard this hip little fuzzed-out tune on the radio, and we were, like, who's this cool new band? Maybe something called Bear Antler? Then we realized it was CAKE." --Rolling Stone Magazine

"Showroom of Compassion finds the group at its most musically accomplished and quirkily ambitious, covering more ground on one album than most band do in an entire career." --Billboard magazine

"Lead singer John McCrea unspools dry observations in his usual deadpan tone over the synth squiggles, campy brass fanfares, snappy guitar parts, and crisp backbeats that have always been his band s signatures. The resulting confection tastes remarkably fresh..." --Entertainment Weekly

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  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.92 x 5.55 x 0.31 inches; 1.83 ounces
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Upbeat Records/ILG
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ 15399370
  • Original Release Date ‏ : ‎ 2011
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ October 28, 2010
  • Label ‏ : ‎ Upbeat Records/ILG
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0049JPU9Y
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 248 ratings

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Great little mini boxset of Cake’s Showroom of Compassion! Unfortunately has a misprint on the last 7”.
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The Lunar Camel
5.0 out of 5 stars The Best
Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2023
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I have really loved every CAKE release and can rank them in order of which I like the best. Not sure what it is about this album Showroom of Compassion but I'd have to say this one is on top for me. The first five songs are some of the best they have ever written. I miss CAKE delivering new music. Do hope this one is not the last.
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Random Haiducul
5.0 out of 5 stars It's CAKE -- who doesn't like CAKE?
Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2011
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I usually try to approach an album on its own merits, not as some integral part of an artist's ouevre, or what the album "could have" or "should have" been. If I knew what it "should" have been, then I "should" have been the one in the studio layin' down the tracks. Nevertheless, this approach is a little harder with Showroom of Compassion because it is, frostinglicious layer after layer, a CAKE album. After the first measure of the first song, you are pretty certain to know that you are listening to CAKE. There are some differences, of course, but its essential CAKE-ness shines through.

For my part, I see that as a good thing. No one but CAKE makes me chuckle ruefully at what a tool I am while making me tap my toes at the same time. I want CAKE to come at me with the same vibraslappin', bass-kickin', oh yeah! vocal fills that they've done so well all along. By this criteria, Showroom absolutely delivers. If you want them to blow you away like they did the first time you heard Going the Distance on the radio, you'll probably be disappointed. CAKE has their sound and you've heard it before. I enjoyed this album for just that reason. Your listening mileage may vary.
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Kicking Jack Williams
4.0 out of 5 stars Another Minor Masterpiece From the Workshop
Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2011
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In six albums, CAKE has managed to produce, with each one, a kind of minor masterpiece. All of CAKE's work falls roughly in the same unique and eclectic aesthetic, and in terms of lyrical content, the songs are all recognizably the product of one creative genius. This kind of consistent production of quality work says something. It also says something that Motorcade of Generosity, the band's first album, compares favorably with every other album it has released. Some might say it's still the best of them all...

So it's not surprising that Showroom of Compassion is yet another journeyman effort, and a very good album. It is a little darker, and somewhat more staid than many previous releases; in times like these, though, that seems inevitable. Because of this, it probably will not do as well commercially as prior releases. With the possible exceptions of "Sick of You" and "Long Time," the hooks are not as hooky and there are fewer moments of levity than we have heard in the past.

Though not as exuberant as past works, the album has much to recommend it, and much that is familiar. "Federal Funding" in particular is a work of cynical genius, and seems perfectly crafted for extended live jamming. (Let's hope, anyway. CAKE concerts are too damned short.)

After many times through the CD, I think "The Winter" is probably the most touching song on the album. McCrea has frequently written about how transitory life is, but it's sometimes difficult to contextualize his verse, and this song seems to be more clearly about a specific death. McCrea is a year younger than I am (46), and at this age it seems the people we've known through life start dropping pretty fast. Whoever's death "The Winter" is about, the song seems to me to capture a kind of questioning, ambiguous feeling of loss that comes when a person we know and care about, but do not necessarily deeply love, dies. The dead seems somehow in hiding, and the world subtly changes as a result: "something in my mind just got away / It's all behind you now / You're moving on. They'll never find you now..."

Overall, Showroom of Compassion is a fine piece of work. It's sure to satisfy those of us who are already fans, though I'm not sure it shines brightly enough to gather new supporters to the cause.
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Kathryn A. Cook
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful album in true Cake tradition
Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2011
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I was a little concerned when I heard the distortion on the vocals in the first track, "Federal Funding." Had Cake turned away from their classic raw poet-like lyric delivery? My fears were we soon assuaged. In this newest album, Cake is at it again. Their single, "Sick of You", weaves complicated melodies in signature Cake style with driven lyrics. I the tradition of "Arco Arena", "Teenage Pregnancy" is the instrumental of the pack; its creepy-carnival feel plays wonderfully against the melodic background. "Bound Away" is a wonderful traveling song, and had me singing along (did I mention that I listened to the album on a 13 hour road trip?) All in all, this is a well-balanced album that will keep you actively listening for the duration, and proves that Cake is still going strong after 6 albums. I also have to applaud them on using solar power.
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Christian O'Brien
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome mini boxset!
Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2022
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Great little mini boxset of Cake’s Showroom of Compassion! Unfortunately has a misprint on the last 7”.
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Christian O'Brien
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome mini boxset!
Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2022
Great little mini boxset of Cake’s Showroom of Compassion! Unfortunately has a misprint on the last 7”.
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Corey V
5.0 out of 5 stars Cake Never Seems to Dissapoint
Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2013
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I love Cake (and not just the food). I feel like all Cake fans are all alike & if you liked Cake's previous albums, you'll love this one, too. Like previous albums, it takes a little while to fully appreciate the entire album, it's well worth the money. Also, if you have the time, go and see them in concert! They are cheap (I paid $35) and they put on an awesome show!
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Geno
5.0 out of 5 stars Promising Record
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2011
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I had to drop by, as a real Cake fan, to encourage people to give this record some more time before jumping the gun on a mediocre review. I gotta give CAKE props because this album sounds promising and there are some standout tracks. I'm just saying, give it a few more listens before you knock it. Yeah, I haven't listened to it much either obviously, but I feel like tipping the ranks in CAKE's direction at this point.
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Sergio
5.0 out of 5 stars edición de 7" pulgadas
Reviewed in Mexico on September 8, 2018
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Muy bonita la edición de 7" pulgadas todos en un color diferente
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Alexandra
5.0 out of 5 stars Un album magistral
Reviewed in France on October 13, 2016
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Que d'émotion dans cet album de Cake... Certes ils sont tous excellents, mais celui-ci est particulièrement touchant. Il s'en dégage une nostalgie et une délicatesse qui renouerait presque avec un Franck Sinatra (la chanson, pas le bonhomme) des débuts de Cake.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wie gehabt, einfach nur gut!
Reviewed in Germany on November 26, 2015
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Cake sind eine Band geblieben, die weder sich noch sonst jemand etwas beweisen müssen. Auch für dieses Album haben sie den ihnen eigenen Sound nicht kompromitiert und sind sich treu geblieben. Die Vielfalt der Kompositionen gibt ihnen recht, wer so viel Abwechslung bietet, muss sich nicht ständig neu erfinden und kann sich perfektionieren. Geblieben ist auch die Vorliebe für Texte, die zunächst banal erscheinen mögen, aber schmerzliche bis befreiende Wahrheiten transportieren. Neu ist hingegen, dass auf diesem Album zum ersten Mal das erste Stück am Schluss als Reprise wieder aufgenommen wird.
Wer mit Cake vertraut ist, wird das Album mögen.
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5.0 out of 5 stars They still have it
Reviewed in Canada on September 9, 2013
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I wasn't sure what to expect of the album as Cake had not produced anything for a while, but I was not disappointed. To me Cake are a band who are always interesting, always surprising, and I was delighted to find this still holds true.
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Perry
5.0 out of 5 stars Album meraviglioso
Reviewed in Italy on August 30, 2013
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Semplicemente stupendo. Un album geniale, i Cake sono grandiosi, peccato poco conosciuti. Merita davvero!
Ah, si, è il disco è su vinile rosso. Meraviglioso!
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