The Sea and Cake - Car Alarm
It would be convenient to be able to classify The Sea and Cake as ’soft spoken alt-rockers’. But then again, I’d be wrong. The veteran Chicago collective is as musically sound as they are prolific, and boy they are prolific! Aside from excellent musicianship, though, The Sea and Cake have single-handedly gradually created their own style of subtle, accesible rock that has far more to it than what may seem on the surface. Behind the delightful soft rasp of lead singer Sam Prekop, it seems that this Windy City group has found a signature sound along with a level of comfort.
And it certainly shows on their new album Car Alarm (due out Oct. 21). From the intriguing solo bridge and tricky harmonies on “New Schools” to the funkier “On A Letter”, The Sea and Cake manages to meld a multitude of sounds without overwhelming the listener. In other words, this is music, not noise. The warm disposition of “Down in the City” will surely make you smile with its jangly guitars and the lilting vocals of Prekop. There’s so much to love in only a 12-track package, that you’ll have to give this several listens to fully enjoy. So, get a copy of Car Alarm!
Listen to “New Schools”
Listen to “On a Letter“
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