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He's going the distance

"The Distance" is a song by the American alternative rock band Cake. Released in 1996, "The Distance" was the second single from their second album, Fashion Nugget, their "best-known" and "ubiquitous" single. It was written by the band's guitarist at the time, Greg Brown. View wiki
"The Distance" is a song by the American alternative rock band Cake. Released in 1996, "The Distance" was the second single from … read more
"The Distance" is a song by the American alternative rock band Cake. Released in 1996, "The Distance" was the second single from their second album, Fashion Nugget, t… read more

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At least 3 bands have the name Cake: 1.) 90s alternative rock band 2.) Underground 70s pop/funk band 3.) 60s Girl pop band 1.) Best-known for their ubiquitous hit "The Distance," Cake epitomized the postmodern, irony-drenched aesthetic of '90s geek rock. Their sound freely mixed and matched pastiches of widely varying genres – white-boy funk, hip-hop, country, new wave pop, jazz, college rock, and guitar rock – with a particular delight in the clashes that resulted. Their songs were filled with lyrical non-sequiturs, pop-culture references, and smirky sati… read more
At least 3 bands have the name Cake: 1.) 90s alternative rock band 2.) Underground 70s pop/funk band 3.) 60s Girl pop band 1.) Best-known for their ubiquitous hit "The Distance," … read more
At least 3 bands have the name Cake: 1.) 90s alternative rock band 2.) Underground 70s pop/funk band 3.) 60s Girl pop band 1.) Best-known for their ubiquitous hit "The Distance," Cake epitomized the postmodern, irony-drenched… read more

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