Universal
2000
Soul Caddy
About This Album
Still relishing the likes of the mid-'90s wave of third wave ska/swing revival, Oregon's Cherry Poppin' Daddies don't disregard the heavy post-bop sound that made them an MTV household name in 1997 with Zoot Suit Riot. It was fashionable and sassy, and Cherry Poppin' Daddies were a part of that bursting new swing scene (Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Royal Crown Revue, Mighty Blue Kings) that made the pop kids want to dance. Three years on, the band polished their brassy rock & roll on their fifth album Soul Caddy to make for a sharp set of standards, musically and professionally.

Soul Caddy mixes hard rock elements with streaks of punk and dance-pop. Textures are layered, yet smooth in structure for Cherry Poppin' Daddies' witty and smart lyricism are more apparent than on their previous records. Songs such as "Diamond Light Boogie" boast glam stylings and sassy songwriting from frontman Steve Perry. The sexual overtones are humorous and practically expected, but they are also part of the band's musical excitement. "God Is a Spider" is lumpish with a strong horn section, thumping guitar licks, and the band can only get crazier in attempting to make for a wider array of sounds.
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