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Cake On World Cafe

Cake recently performed on World Cafe.
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Cake recently performed on World Cafe.

Cake recently performed on World Cafe.
Robert McKnight

Cake recently performed on World Cafe.

Set List

  • "Guitar"
  • "Long Time"
  • "Bound Away"
  • "Sick Of You"

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February 25, 2011

After six studio albums, Cake leader singer John McCrea's vocals and wordplay are a recognizable trademark. The band returned this year with its latest collection, Showroom of Compassion, which was recorded using solar power and wrapped in recyclables. Hitting the No. 1 on the Billboard 200 for a week, Showroom of Compassion was released in January.

Hear McCrea discuss the band's history and the vibraslap, and listen to Cake play songs from Showroom Of Compassion on World Cafe.

 

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