Description
A busy slate of side projects seems to have cast this vaunted Chicago "post-rock supergroup" (featuring refugees from Shrimp Boat, The Coctails, and Tortoise) into occasional limbo--this is only their third album since 1997. But it's those very activities that arguably inspired the Sea and Cake to record this vibrant, often sublime collection.
A busy slate of side projects seems to have cast this vaunted Chicago "post-rock supergroup" (featuring refugees from Shrimp Boat, The Coctails, and Tortoise) into occasional limbo--this is only their third album since 1997. But it's those very activities that arguably inspired the Sea and Cake to record this vibrant, often sublime collection. Colored by a seductive cocktail of influences that includes Brazilian jazz and arty kraut-rock textures, with singer-songwriter Sam Prekop's breathy vocals a much less precious take on Michael Franks's, the 10 tracks on One Bedroom are a masterly exercise in restraint, subtle sophistication, and melodic playfulness. Prekop's über-cool delivery takes center stage throughout, whether it's playing against jazzy, electronic-infused backdrops on standouts like the dreamy "Left Side Clouded," the nervous rhythms of "Hotel Tell," the breezy ambitions of "Shoulder Length," or the spare beauty of the title track. It's an album whose languorous jazz-pop dares defy deconstruction, and one that glides toward the future with a clean, well-defined sound several musical strata removed from its members' alt-rock roots. --Jerry McCulley
Album Description
Their first record in over two years finds them as innovative and vibrant as ever. Cutting guitar notes, melodic, propulsive, and rhythmic drumming, swirling synthesizers and distinct vocals that float in and out. While there are moments of transcendental bliss, the record retains an overall pop element throughout. Includes the Bowie cover 'Sound And Vision' with The Aluminum Group joining in. Thrill Jockey. 2002.
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Track listing1. Four Corners
2. Left Side Clouded
3. Hotel Tell
4. Baron
5. Shoulder Length
6. One Bedroom
7. Interiors
8. Mr. F
9. Try Nothing
10. Sound & Vision
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