Three

A new pop masterpiece from renaissance man, Archer Prewitt. Prewitt is an accomplished illustrator, comic artist, Sof' Boy (published by Drawn and Quarterly), guitarist for The Sea & Cake and formerly The Coctails, and some time drummer for Edith Frost, as well the maker of the Coctails novelty items-remember the cloth action figures? As a solo artist, Prewitt has released two albums and an EP on Carrot Top Records. Three, his first for Thrill Jockey, was written and produced by Prewitt, who plays guitar and sings lead vocals. Archer's all star band returns with a few special guests. Again in place are Mark Greenberg (The Coctails) on bass, Dave Max Crawford (Poi Dog Pondering) on keyboards and brass, Chris Manfrin (Seam) on drums, Steve Goulding (Graham Parker & The Rumor, Poi Dog, Mekons) on drums, and string arranger Paul Mertens (Brian Wilson, Poi Dog) on flutes and saxophone. Three also features guests Matt Clark (Joan Of Arc) on guitar, Ted Cho (Poi Dog) on guitar, Ben Utley on guitar, Noel Kupersmith (Brokeback, Chicago Underground Quartet) on upright bass, and backing vocals by Kelly Hogan and Nora O'Connor. The new album is a thoroughly modern and vibrant release, embracing the sonic feel of classic early 70's pop and British folk.