Prolonging the Magic (Clean) [Clean, Original recording reissued]

Cake | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 6, 1998)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Clean, Original recording reissued
• Label: Volcano
• ASIN: B00005ABII
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #202,359 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Cake goes the distance, August 31, 2001

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Nathan Salloum (Edmonton, AB Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Prolonging the Magic (Clean) (Audio CD)

The third Cake disk, cleverly titled "Prolonging the Magic", hits hard with thirteen amazing tracks.

The album starts off with "Satan Is My Motor", a song laced with parody and clever lyrics. Most feel the song is a direct refrence to the dark prince himself. Could it be?

A soothing rock song "Mexico" follows, creating an atmosphere worthy of a well lit night club.

Never There, one of the strongest tracks on the disk follows this, followed by "Guitar" and "You Turn The Screws".

A few happy-go-lucky songs come along. "Walk On By", and "Sheep Go To Heavan" have great beats, and clever lyrics once again.

The most creative track is "When You Sleep". A song about where people put their hands while in the act of sleeping could only be created by this sacrimento quartet.

"Hem Of Your Garment" is next, quoting the Bible, not referring to it. The Bass is heavy and the chorus is amazingly catchy.

"Alpha Beta Parking Lot" is calming, and chilling; creating a mood of joyous sorrow. The song leaves an impression long afterwards - much like the aftertaste of a pickle.

Afterwards is "Let Me Go", a love song that proves a point, while making you bob your head.

"Cool Blue Reason"'s lyrics are chilling, and mark your mind with footprints. The song instills something of a sad dilemna.

And finally, the disk comes to a close with "Where Would I Be". A touching Love song that, while being a love song, still packs some amazing bass and drums. The eerie sounding introduction makes you lift your head.

Beautiful music, Great Lyrics, Amazing C.D.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Do yourself a favor, February 8, 2009

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Wayne Joseph Merback (Altus, OK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Prolonging the Magic (Clean) (Audio CD)

Have you ever bought an album because of one or two radio singles, realized that you absolutely loved the rest of the album (perhaps even more than the singles), bought the group's entire catalog, and thanked providence for the hours of musical enjoyment that you otherwise would have missed? That about wraps up my experience with Cake.

This is easily one of my favorite albums of all time, and certainly my favorite Cake album. "Sheep Go to Heaven" and "Let Me Go" are highly contagious, both lyrically and musically.

And please don't let the title of track 1 prevent you from enjoying the infectious groove and wonderful metaphors. Whether or not you believe in God, Satan, etc., you will see yourself in John McCrea's words. This album is not to be missed.

5.0 out of 5 stars Hidden gem that Cake band, August 13, 2011

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K-Wall "kowalke67" (Chicago, IL United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Prolonging the Magic [Explicit] (MP3 Download)

One of the few albums I've lost, had stolen, loaned and never seen again and repurchased every time. Prolonging the magic is one of my favorite albums ever. Can listen to it year after year and never tire of it.