However, if you don’t have any Cage The Elephant albums or would like to get familiar with the band, this is a must listen.
The only reason Unpeeled isn’t getting headphone-approved status is that most of the material has been released before. Otherwise it’s the ideal for a cover not a perfect re-creation and imbued with the essence of the cover band. Matt Schultz’s vocals are pushed to their limit (and past it, to be honest). “Instant Crush” is reimagined as an alt-country burner that is so strange it works. It’s catchy and simple, and it may even worm its way into your head. Two of the covers on Unpeeled are Wreckless Eric’s “Whole Wide World,” which has been released as a single, and Daft Punk’s “Instant Crush.” The former is a bubblegum pop gem that was previously unfamiliar to me. The strings also add a little something extra to each song that make them feel fresh and alive. That percussion steals the show on “Sweetie Little Jean” as the thudding preceding “I want you back” punctuates the line more forcefully. All of the songs are recorded semi-acoustically (my term) with a strings accompaniment and added percussion. That is not the case here – you’re reminded from time to time that the fans are really into the performances but they’re never a distraction. My complaint for most live albums is that I can hear the crowd much better than the band. Even if you wouldn’t call yourself a fan of the band, you should give this one a chance.Īnother reason for this album being such a pleasant surprise is that it is a perfectly recorded live album. It’s a de facto greatest hits album for Cage The Elephant, and it’s well worth a listen. Let me explain: Each studio album for Cage The Elephant has varied in its highs and lows, but if you cherry pick the best tracks from each one, add a few interesting covers, and record it live, you get a damn good album. Pre-order the limited edition vinyl or CD from the Official Shop here.Fire Note Says: A clever way to appreciate a consistent rock band.Īlbum Review: As someone who’s writing his third Cage The Elephant review, it surprises me how much I enjoyed Unpeeled.
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Pre-order the new album on iTunes, Amazon Music or from the Official Shop for an instant download of “Whole Wide World” now.
Matt on the inspiration behind the album: “Many times you’re adding sonic layers looking for something to hide behind, and what you don’t realize is that that vulnerability and that nakedness might be the most compelling and interesting thing about the song.” Check out the new photo galleries by Citizen Kane Wayne from each show now.
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The new album was recorded over a series of intimate shows in cities including Los Angeles, Washington DC, and Nashville where the band performed in a stripped down arrangement with a string quartet and additional percussion.
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Unpeeled features twenty-one tracks: eighteen curated songs from their past four albums plus three reimagined versions of existing songs. Cage The Elephant are pleased to announced Unpeeled, available worldwide on July 28th via RCA Records! Watch the music video for “Whole Wide World” now via Consequence of Sound.
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