The sophomore album from Tennessee's
Cherub, 2014's
Year of the Caprese follows up the group's 2012 debut,
MoM & DaD. Once again showcasing the talents of Jason Huber and Jordan Kelley,
Year of the Caprese features more of the duo's '70s and '80s disco, funk, and soul-inflected music. In that sense,
Year of the Caprese bridges the gap between the retro-electronic disco of
Daft Punk and the similarly inclined comedic pop-rap of
3OH!3. Cuts like "Disco Shit," "Freaky Me, Freaky You," and the viral hit "Doses & Mimosas" also bring to mind the renegade wink-in-the-eye energy of '90s bands like
Fun Lovin' Criminals and
Bloodhound Gang. These are dance-oriented cuts, heavily influenced by vintage club music and often delivered with a wry, saucy, and satirical bent. ~ Matt Collar