Chill way Out: The Sea and Cake

The Sea and Cake.....sounds like the recipe for a case of the bubble guts, but in actuality, its a band one would most likely enjoy chillin by the sea and having a slice of cake. The chilled out melodies and harmonies allow the mind to drift naturally into a state of extreme bliss. The strong jazz overtones create a mid-day atmosphere prime for creation and inspiration.

The band was formed in the mid-nineties in Chicago, Illinois from the dissolution of two previous bands, The Coctails and Shrimp Boat. The Sea and Cake consists of Sam Prekop (vocals, guitar), Archer Prewitt (guitar, piano, vocals), John McEntire (percussion, drums, some synthesizer) and Eric Claridge (bass, synthesizer). With over eight album releases to date under their belt, time has only seasoned the chill down sound prominent in the majority of the releases. My attention was captured with Car Alarm (2008)and subsequently Everybody and Oui. The Earlier Releases tend to rely on synths and drum programs, but towards the late nineties the sound embraced the softer more organic approach
Sam's Vocals are subtle, and breeze over the tracks like a summer wind, never too intrusive or overbearing. The perfect music for long drives, studio soundtracks or a trip to the beach with a fat blunt (if you're into that kinda thing).
If i had to make a musical comparison...think a mature version of Tahiti 80, but judge for yourself!

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The Sea and Cake-Car Alarm 2008

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