Soul Martini is the second album by the American band the Cavedogs, released in 1992.[2][3] "Boy in a Plastic Bubble" was released as a single. The band supported the album by touring with Material Issue.[4] The Cavedogs broke up six months after the release of Soul Martini.[5]
| Soul Martini | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 1992 | |||
| Studio | Ocean Way | |||
| Genre | Rock, pop | |||
| Label | Capitol[1] | |||
| Producer | Michael Beinhorn | |||
| The Cavedogs chronology | ||||
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Production
editRecorded at Ocean Way, the album was produced by Michael Beinhorn.[6][7] The three bandmembers shared in the songwriting.[8] "Sonny Day" is about road life during concert tours.[9]
Critical reception
edit| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [10] |
| Calgary Herald | B[11] |
| Chicago Tribune | [12] |
| The Republican | [8] |
The Chicago Tribune wrote: "What makes this trio of pop fanatics from Boston so consistently interesting—their songs so inescapable—is the way they stand the history of rock on its head and rummage through the possibilities."[12] The Calgary Herald noted that the "songs jump from trippy psychedelic dance tracks to loud 'n' proud industrial rockers."[11]
The Orlando Sentinel concluded that "the Cavedogs are that increasing rarity—a group with real depth in its writing, and a truly adventurous approach to recording."[13] The Washington Post deemed the album "energetic and accomplished but rather labored."[14] The San Antonio Express-News considered the album to be "refined grunge pop, mixing abrasive guitars with catchy melodies with just the right dash of psychedelia."[15]
Track listing
editAll songs were credited to Rivers, Spahr, and Stevens in that order.
- Love Grenade - 3:36
- Here Comes Rosie - 3:28
- Sorrow (Boots of Pain) - 4:23
- As You Were - 2:36
- Boy in a Plastic Bubble - 3:07
- You're Put Away (Folderol) - 5:25
- Sonny Day - 3:24
- I, I, I, - 3:25
- Murder - 3:02
- On for the Ride - 4:17
- Tarzan and His Arrowheads - 4:02
- Circus Song - 5:07
References
edit- ^ Abbott, Jim (28 Feb 1992). "In the Bin". Calendar. Orlando Sentinel. p. 9.
- ^ "SXSW Schedule". Onward. Austin American-Statesman. 12 Mar 1992. p. 18.
- ^ Tomashoff, Craig (Apr 20, 1992). "Soul Martini by The Cavedogs". People. 37 (15): 29.
- ^ Catlin, Roger (15 July 1992). "Material Issue: versatility isn't one". Hartford Courant. p. C2.
- ^ Lozaw, Tristram (August 28, 1992). "Cavedogs say farewell tonight". Boston Herald. p. S17.
- ^ Romandetta, Julie (February 21, 1992). "Nothing's sacred in Cavedogs' first studio effort". Boston Herald. p. S21.
- ^ "Soul Martini by the Cavedogs". Billboard. 104 (11): 59. Mar 14, 1992.
- ^ a b O'Hare, Kevin (March 29, 1992). "The Cavedogs, 'Soul Martini'". The Republican. p. G5.
- ^ Erskine, Evelyn (11 Apr 1992). "The Cavedogs Soul Martini". Ottawa Citizen. p. C3.
- ^ Mason, Stewart. "Soul Martini - The Cavedogs". AllMusic. Retrieved March 6, 2019.
- ^ a b Alberts, Sheldon (15 Mar 1992). "Recent Releases". Calgary Herald. p. C2.
- ^ a b Kot, Greg (27 Feb 1992). "Recordings". Tempo. Chicago Tribune. p. 7.
- ^ Gettelman, Parry (10 Apr 1992). "The Cavedogs, Soul Martini". Calendar. Orlando Sentinel. p. 8.
- ^ Jenkins, Mark (24 Apr 1992). "Cavedogs Wallowing From 'Soul Martini'". The Washington Post. p. N16.
- ^ Johnson, Robert (March 6, 1992). "The Cavedogs, 'Soul Martini'". San Antonio Express-News. p. 9D.