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April 19, 2007

CAKE Cover Barry White, Black Sabbath

Yeah, CAKE have passed their spotlight moment, but we've got a soft spot in our hearts for the California band's clever, pastiche funk (and especially "Short Skirt/Long Jacket"). The band's releasing B-Sides and Rarities, a collection featuring just what you'd think, plus some cover action. CAKE covering Barry White is a must:

CAKE - "Never, Never Gonna Give You Up" (MP3)

And here's their take on Black Sabbath, which isn't quite as strong as their Barry.

CAKE - "War Pigs" (MP3)

For "War Pigs" covers, Faith No More's is king. We'd like to hear CAKE cover Lionel Richie to settle this once and for all.

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Dresden Dolls did my favorite "War Pigs" ever.

Posted by: jim at 04/19/07 12:40 PM  | Reply
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The Stereogum DJ is hot today... thanx for this

Posted by: DudeAsincool at 04/19/07 12:47 PM  | Reply
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That bass/drum combo of this band is really, really good. Just sayin'

Posted by: DudeAsInCool at 04/19/07 12:59 PM  | Reply
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I already preordered this :)

http://www.clemsnide.org/2.26.04-19WarPigs.mp3

clem snide do a pretty good cover of war pigs too

Posted by: Ian R. at 04/19/07 1:06 PM  | Reply
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Passed....past?

Posted by: JRR at 04/19/07 1:07 PM  | Reply
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can't believe no one has mentioned the flaming lips 'war pigs' cover. that would have to be my fave.

Posted by: kylie at 04/19/07 2:01 PM  | Reply
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Spotlight moments are for trendy hipsters. Good fun music prevails timelessly.

Posted by: iburl at 04/19/07 2:14 PM  | Reply
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im not embarassed in the slightest to say that i still love cake. and im lovin' the barry white cover.

Posted by: annie onymous at 04/19/07 3:53 PM  | Reply
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i always liked their cover of "i will survive"

Posted by: c at 04/19/07 4:23 PM  | Reply
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I thought the Sabbath cover sucked ass. It just ENDS. The ending part, Luke's Wall is supposed to RESOLVE the back and forth of the chorus and verse that forms the first section. It's a coda, but an IMPORTANT CODA, and needs to be played with vigour and intensity. Instead, it sounds like some boring frat house garbage - like the RH Chili Peppers, only less vital. Feh.

Posted by: twingding at 04/19/07 8:44 PM  | Reply
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Kevin Hearn and Thinbuckle do a bluegrass cover of War Pigs that is tremendous. Especially the final verse of the song, when they slap it down in 4 part harmony, with fiddle and mandolin.

Thanks for the mp3s of this -- i LOVE when cake covers songs like "I will survive" and "Guitar Man." They are not stale in my book. I'm sorry twingding didn't enjoy.

Posted by: christine at 04/19/07 9:40 PM  | Reply
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Anyone that doesn't enjoy or at least tap their toes to Cake has no place in the music scene. That is just a fact.

Posted by: Elliot at 04/20/07 2:03 AM  | Reply
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I'm still trying to figure out why people -like- War Pigs.

Posted by: Jim at 04/23/07 11:51 AM  | Reply
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Production just wrapped on our submission to the CAKE music video competition for their upcoming cover of Black Sabbath's "War Pigs." I thought it might be of interest to you! Racing cars, Karate, and rocking sock puppets. What could be better? Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2pgqfasrxM

See other great "War Pigs" video submissions at YouTube.com

Posted by: Dave at 04/23/07 3:55 PM  | Reply
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Hey there.

I also recently finished my video entry for CAKE's contest. If you're interested, I encourage you to check it out by visiting the following URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMPrpG09u90 .

Any comments and/or constructive criticism is welcome.

Now that the deadline is just around the corner there have been a number of different and entertaining entries posted to YouTube -- I highly recommend that you check them out.

Best Wishes.

Posted by: Mike Moring at 04/28/07 8:06 PM  | Reply
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I love the War Pigs remake. It is perfect and I put it in my top 10 songs of all time. I loved the Black Sabbath version but this puts a more modern touch to it. The sirens and the brass solos make an impact that give me goose bumps. Awesome.

Posted by: Tom at 05/14/07 7:06 PM  | Reply
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