description Cut the Cake Overview
Cut the Cake is the 1975 third studio album by Average White Band, a Scottish group whose music drew heavily on American funk and soul. It followed the band's commercial breakthrough and was completed after drummer Robbie McIntosh died in 1974. The album includes the rhythmically clipped title track and "School Boy Crush," recordings known for their horn arrangements, interlocking guitar parts, and frequently sampled grooves.
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Cut the Cake ranks #98 of 204 in the Funk Album ranking, behind Pleasure, ahead of Hardcore Jollies.
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What happened to Average White Band before Cut the Cake was completed?
Drummer Robbie McIntosh died in 1974, after the group had achieved its breakthrough with AWB. Alan Gorrie has described the title song "Cut the Cake" as being dedicated to McIntosh.
Which songs are on Cut the Cake?
The 1975 album includes the title track, "School Boy Crush," and "If I Ever Lose This Heaven." "School Boy Crush" later became a frequently sampled source for hip-hop producers.
Is "Pick Up the Pieces" on Cut the Cake?
No. "Pick Up the Pieces" appeared on the preceding album AWB, also known as the white album. Cut the Cake followed that record's international breakthrough.
How did a Scottish group develop such an American funk sound?
Average White Band drew directly from American soul and funk, particularly the horn-driven music associated with labels such as Atlantic. Producer Arif Mardin worked on both AWB and Cut the Cake, helping shape the group's polished studio sound.
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