This week we break down Cage the Elephant and their 2015 Grammy-winning album <i>Tell Me I'm Pretty</i> — track by track. We explore the band’s evolution, the themes behind the lyrics, and the production shift that sharpened their sound. It’s an informational deep dive with just enough humor to keep things loud. Whether you’re revisiting the album or hearing it with fresh ears, this episode explains why Tell Me I’m Pretty remains a defining moment in modern rock.<br /><br />Many rock stars have famously battled demons, whether addiction, depression, or something else. Soemtimes those battles lead to artistic and creative genius. Other times they lead to tragedy. Or sometimes both. Our draft this week is stars who have battled demons that we root for and love.<br /><br />Support our show and <a href="https://www.patreon.com/cw/PopYearbook" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">join our Patreon</a>!<br /><br />If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on the iTunes/Apple Podcasts app or wherever you listen. Or better yet, tell a friend to listen!<br /><br />Follow us on your preferred social media:<br /><a href="https://twitter.com/PopYearbook" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/popyearbook" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook</a><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/popyearbook/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram</a><br /><br />

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Tell Me I’m Pretty Explained: Cage the Elephant Track-by-Track + Draft of Stars who have Battled Demons

FEB 16, 202660 MIN
Pop Culture Yearbook

Tell Me I’m Pretty Explained: Cage the Elephant Track-by-Track + Draft of Stars who have Battled Demons

FEB 16, 202660 MIN

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This week we break down Cage the Elephant and their 2015 Grammy-winning album <i>Tell Me I'm Pretty</i> — track by track. We explore the band’s evolution, the themes behind the lyrics, and the production shift that sharpened their sound. It’s an informational deep dive with just enough humor to keep things loud. Whether you’re revisiting the album or hearing it with fresh ears, this episode explains why Tell Me I’m Pretty remains a defining moment in modern rock.<br /><br />Many rock stars have famously battled demons, whether addiction, depression, or something else. Soemtimes those battles lead to artistic and creative genius. Other times they lead to tragedy. Or sometimes both. Our draft this week is stars who have battled demons that we root for and love.<br /><br />Support our show and <a href="https://www.patreon.com/cw/PopYearbook" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">join our Patreon</a>!<br /><br />If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on the iTunes/Apple Podcasts app or wherever you listen. Or better yet, tell a friend to listen!<br /><br />Follow us on your preferred social media:<br /><a href="https://twitter.com/PopYearbook" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/popyearbook" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook</a><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/popyearbook/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram</a><br /><br />