Don Caballero

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Pittsburgh, United States (1991 – 2000, 2003 – present)

Don Caballero is a critically-acclaimed instrumental rock group from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are often categorized as math rock, though the band dislikes this label. The group took their name from the character Guy Caballero, portrayed by Joe Flaherty, on the sketch comedy show Second City Television. In SCTV’s parody of the film The Godfather, Guy Caballero is called “Don Caballero.”

Don Caballero (affectionately called “Don Cab” or “The Don” by fans) formed in the summer of 1991, released five albums on Touch And Go Records between 1993 and 2000, then disbanded in November 2000. Drummer Damon Che recruited new personnel for a reconstituted Don Caballero in 2003, but this new lineup has been met with mixed reception from fans. They have since signed to Relapse Records and released a new album, titled World Class Listening Problem, on May 16, 2006.

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pastoryam12 wrote:
yesterday morning

I don't understand how they can still be using this name? Damon Che should have just called the band something else and released those two albums. I think he pulled a Billy Corgan trying have success from a name. Pretty lame.

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roomtempsuite wrote:
Tuesday morning

2

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tell_her_lies wrote:
Monday morning

i took guitar classes from the guy who did work on don cab 2 and toured for that album. he was a really sweet guy

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dbrain0 wrote:
17 days ago

I like Punkgasm, but I think the thing that keeps it from being really great is its straightforwardness. the most understated songs on the album will probably stand out on listens a few years from now

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no-thanks wrote:
19 days ago

Don Cab is not Don Cab. [2]

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irishtim wrote:
19 days ago

I prefer their older work too (American Don & What Burns) but the new stuff ain't bad. Punkgasm did have a lot of filler songs on it though.

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PaeganTerror wrote:
20 days ago

Don Cab is not Don Cab.

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jacobthebruce wrote:
21 days ago

American Don

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gogitosbanditos wrote:
22 days ago

punkgasm is genius. world class listening problem is genius. their older stuff is also AMAZING. You know why? Because it's A F*CKING GREAT BAND!!!!! THAT's WHY! ADORE THEM!

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sorophx wrote:
last month

hmmm, I think WCLP is their best record to-date. pretty odd that people think, their "older stuff is better", because I bet they don't listen to their older stuff, just a couple of tracks from American Don and half of WBNR at best... anyway, punkgasm isn't that bad, and it's sure up there with American Don in terms of "best to worst Don Cab records".

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humansausage wrote:
last month

i really like world class listening problem despite a lot of negative reviews. punkgasm is just awful though. and its not even the vocals that ruin it, there is something just really bad about the album. i cant get into it. love every other album though :) especially what burns

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SavageHippy123 wrote:
last month

@Koremora, i doscovered Don Caballero through battles! lolol

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Lord_Krichian wrote:
last month

wicked

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allbadendsall wrote:
last month

World Class Listening problem is really good. Probably my 3rd favorite after American Don and What Burns Never Returns.

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ToastAndWater wrote:
last month

World Class Listening Problem is such a great record, I think is terribly underrated by some people. "What Burns" is my favorite by far. Also, I can't take Battles too seriously with their goofy vocals.

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Koremora wrote:
last month

@SavageHippy123, After American Don, move on to Battles.

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Lord_Wawelek wrote:
September 2009

The new album is just great, i love that energy!

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morptehth wrote:
September 2009

Everyone rags on new don cab but I love the new stuff and the old...I think World Class Listening Problem and American Don are the best albums...new stuff is different, yeah, but to me its still awesome.

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SavageHippy123 wrote:
September 2009

I don't have anything post American Don, would it even be worth downloading the last 2? I haven't heard good things...

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Koremora wrote:
September 2009

I'm so sorry that this band actually plays out this cliche, but: "Their older stuff is better." There, I said it. I feel dirty, but it's true.

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