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The best thing to come out of Kentucky since the fried chicken, Cage The Elephant is five young men on a mission; to make music they love and stay real. They're doing incredibly well as of yet and do not show any signs of relenting. The second studio album is all about those principles of staying true to themselves and making music they are proud of. It rocks hard just like the debut album released in 2008. They are assaulting the tracks with an audacity that is compelling and sharp. The first single, "Shake Me Down" is indicative of the album's grit and instrumental range, starting off slowly but raising the tempo as the track progresses with fierce guitar riffs and vivid percussion. The track, "Sell Yourself" is an 'in your face' mission statement of sorts that chronicles the band's intentional deviation from conformity. The content doesn't seem quite as angry as the first record, but that element is still present. Lead vocalist Matthew Shultz is singing more on this work also, as oppose to the debut which was more alternating between yelling and talking. "Thank You Happy Birthday" is an explosive and intense sophomore release from one of the most promising bands in rock & roll.

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Past Works:
Cage The Elephant (self-titled)

Track:
Shake Me Down



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