Soul Martini

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Soul Martini
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Studio album by
The Cavedogs
Released1992
Studio Ocean Way
Genre Rock, pop
Label Capitol [1]
Producer Michael Beinhorn
The Cavedogs chronology
Joy Rides for Shut-Ins
(1990)		Soul Martini
(1992)

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]

Contents

Production

Recorded 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

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic Star full.svgStar full.svgStar half.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svg [10]
Calgary Herald B [11]
Chicago Tribune Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar half.svg [12]
The Republican Star full.svgStar full.svgStar half.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svg [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

All songs were credited to Rivers, Spahr, and Stevens in that order.

  1. Love Grenade - 3:36
  2. Here Comes Rosie - 3:28
  3. Sorrow (Boots of Pain) - 4:23
  4. As You Were - 2:36
  5. Boy in a Plastic Bubble - 3:07
  6. You're Put Away (Folderol) - 5:25
  7. Sonny Day - 3:24
  8. I, I, I, - 3:25
  9. Murder - 3:02
  10. On for the Ride - 4:17
  11. Tarzan and His Arrowheads - 4:02
  12. Circus Song - 5:07

References

  1. ↑ Abbott, Jim (February 28, 1992). "In the Bin". Calendar. Orlando Sentinel. p. 9.
  2. ↑ "SXSW Schedule". Onward. Austin American-Statesman. March 12, 1992. p. 18.
  3. ↑ Tomashoff, Craig (April 20, 1992). "Soul Martini by The Cavedogs". People. Vol. 37, no. 15. p. 29.
  4. ↑ Catlin, Roger (July 15, 1992). "Material Issue: versatility isn't one". Hartford Courant. p. C2.
  5. ↑ Lozaw, Tristram (August 28, 1992). "Cavedogs say farewell tonight". Boston Herald. p. S17.
  6. ↑ Romandetta, Julie (February 21, 1992). "Nothing's sacred in Cavedogs' first studio effort". Boston Herald. p. S21.
  7. ↑ "Soul Martini by the Cavedogs". Billboard. Vol. 104, no. 11. March 14, 1992. p. 59.
  8. 1 2 O'Hare, Kevin (March 29, 1992). "The Cavedogs, 'Soul Martini'". The Republican. p. G5.
  9. ↑ Erskine, Evelyn (April 11, 1992). "The Cavedogs Soul Martini". Ottawa Citizen. p. C3.
  10. ↑ Mason, Stewart. "Soul Martini - The Cavedogs". AllMusic . Retrieved March 6, 2019.
  11. 1 2 Alberts, Sheldon (March 15, 1992). "Recent Releases". Calgary Herald. p. C2.
  12. 1 2 Kot, Greg (February 27, 1992). "Recordings". Tempo. Chicago Tribune. p. 7.
  13. ↑ Gettelman, Parry (April 10, 1992). "The Cavedogs, Soul Martini". Calendar. Orlando Sentinel. p. 8.
  14. ↑ Jenkins, Mark (April 24, 1992). "Cavedogs Wallowing From 'Soul Martini'". The Washington Post. p. N16.
  15. ↑ Johnson, Robert (March 6, 1992). "The Cavedogs, 'Soul Martini'". San Antonio Express-News. p. 9D.
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