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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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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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 band. ...   [ read more ]

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