New album! Exquisite laid back, breezy pop with electronic touches courtesy of the masters -- Archer Prewitt, John McEntire and Sam Prekop. Duel guitars, swirling synthesizers and vocals that float. And an inspired, and surprising, cover of Bowie's 'Sound and Vision.' A near-flawless album.

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The Sea and Cake's buoyant debut is a breath of fresh air, an utterly distinctive and innovative work which expands the scope of frontman Sam Prekop's work in the great Shrimp Boat to incorporate a new fascination with Afro-Caribbean rhythms and textures. Recorded by Brad Wood, the album simply glows ? Prekop's dry vocals and free-associative lyrics skip along a shimmering and lushly pastoral backdrop which nimbly fuses pop, soul, jazz and even prog rock; tracks like "Jacking the Ball," "Flat Lay the Water,   [ read more ]

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VINYL FORMAT. Insound Staff Pick - 2008! Comes with free download coupon! The Sea and Cake are one of the most beloved indie bands of the past decade.Their eighth full-length has the breezy, open, crisp sound the band has spent fifteen years crafting, but it also has a palpable edge. That's the edge of people who know each other well enough to push a bit harder, who aren't worried about ruffling feathers or trying something different, difficult, intuitive, trusting. This is the sound of a well-oiled    [ read more ]

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VINYL FORMAT. Their first full-length in over four years continues to perfect their singular brand of dreamlike, hot-buttered pop music that sounds delicately handcrafted, yet effortless all the same. Sheets of glowing guitar tones skip along propulsive percussion underscored by gently funky, introspective bass lines, all adorned by breathlessly delivered lines of lyrical poetry.

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In the three-plus years following the release of 1997's The Fawn, the Sea and Cake's ever-busy membership dabbled in solo albums, touring with side projects, and various other responsibilities that come with the territory in the Chicago indie rock scene. But as effortlessly as an April breeze, the quartet reconvened to turn in Oui, quite possibly the finest of the group's five albums to date. Oui brightens up the electroacoustic hybrids first heard on The Fawn with guidance from frontman {$Sa   [ read more ]

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RESTOCK. Recorded shortly after completing their acclaimed One Bedroom, Glass is worlds apart. A tasty surprise for those who think they know The Sea and Cake. Inclues remixes by Stereolab, Broadcast, Carl Graig and video illustrated by Richard McGuire.

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Recorded by John McEntire at Idful Studios in Chicago, "Nassau" moves the band away from the more immediate pop leanings of their self-titled debut and sees them begin to experiment as a band in production and songwriting. "Nassau" was featured on many 1995 year-end lists, moving the band into the spotlight and out of the shadows. "Nassau" lives up to the promise of their debut and raised the bar for things to come.

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The Biz continues The Sea And Cake's exploration of gentle ensemble grooves. The album, the group's third in just over a year, bears direct sonic connections with the members' previous or concurrent projects. Guitarist and singer Sam Prekop previously led Shrimp Boat; keyboardist and guitarist Archer Prewitt was a member of The Coctails; drummer and producer John McEntire was a member of both Gastr del Sol and Tortoise. The songs speak for an exuberant sense of self-discovery, the band's grooves roll   [ read more ]

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This is a 20" x 26" 6-color screenprinted poster for the December 31, 2008 Sea and Cake show with Baby Alright and The Chandeliers at Schubas (Chicago). Hand-signed and designed by The Bird Machine. Printed on French cover.

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