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," and "Showboat Angel" are as seductive as
they are elusive.
(by Jason Ankeny, All
Music Guide)
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