Motorcade of Generosity

Cake | Format: MP3 Download

Product Details

• Original Release Date: November 30, 1993
• Label: Upbeat Records
• Copyright: 2008 Upbeat Records
• Total Length: 43:06
• Genres: Alternative Rock/American Alternative, Alternative Rock/Singer-Songwriters, Blues/Acoustic Blues, Country/Alt-Country & Americana, Pop/Adult Alternative, Pop/Singer-Songwriters, Rock/Singer-Songwriters
• ASIN: B0016ZDAAU
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (90 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,376 Paid in MP3 Albums (See Top 100 Paid in MP3 Albums)
  • #3 in MP3 Downloads > MP3 Albums > Blues > Acoustic Blues
  • #17 in MP3 Downloads > MP3 Albums > Alternative Rock > American Alternative
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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best album in my collection., June 2, 2001

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Jacob Richmond (Sembach Air Base, Germany) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Motorcade of Generosity (Audio CD)

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.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Cakes Least Appreciated Work, July 5, 2000

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"havabacoda" (Pittsburgh, PA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Motorcade of Generosity (Audio CD)

Although not as commercial as their later albums, MOG has much sharper (Rock and Roll Lifestyle) and more interesting (Mr. Mastadon Farm) Lyrics. While Prolonging the Magic is cheery, and Fashion Nugget is somewhat less, I believe MOG is weightier than either of the others. Though I normally enjoy happy party music, the mix of lyrics, guitar and trumpet solos make this my favorite cake album. But you should be warned, although The Distance and Never There are great songs, there are none like them on this album. If you like the quirkier side of Cake, you'll love this album.

15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Have some Cake, January 5, 2000

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Kristina Millhiser (Washington, DC, US of A) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Motorcade of Generosity (Audio CD)

This is Cake's first and best CD. Not as many people know about it because it was before "going the distance" came out but just because no one knows about it dosen't mean you shouldn't buy it. In fasion nugget the good songs are at the end (nugget, perhaps . . ,ect.) and in Prolonging the magic, the good sons are all at the begining (Satan is my motor, mexico, walk on by, ect.)Buy in this CD they are all really good. Try "rock and roll life style", a coment on consumption and rebellion. "Comanche" is great and then there is my personal fave: "Birds fall" If you are still a bit antsy about geting this CD, let me tell you this: if you like the Cake songs that are on the radio (never there, Going the distance) you will like this CD.