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Sam Prekop

S/T debut Ltd Ed Record Store Day Reissue

color vinyl

Thrill Jockey thrill 061 Vinyl, LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Blue / White Opaque Marbled 2016 (UK & Europe)

While Sam Prekop's primary creative outlet, the Sea & Cake, continues to incorporate more studio technology into its sound, Prekop's self-titled solo album thrives in a more organic environment. Recorded in Chicago with ex-Gastr del Sol guitarist Jim O'Rourke behind the board, the album sports a vibe that's loose and inviting, especially on the more upbeat tracks like the bossa nova-bopping opener, "Showrooms," and the funky "The Company." Prekop sticks with what has become his trademark: breathy, falsetto-tinged vocals and tenderly delivered lyrics. "On Such Favors" recalls the intimacy of the Velvet Underground, its languid mood marked by simple, reverberating chords. The sweet, piano-brushed "Practice Twice" and the Brazilified "The Shadow" are also highlights. Instead of calling on the prominent synth-flavored rhythms of the Sea & Cake's last album, Prekop opts here for a straight-up jazz drummer (Chicago Underground Duo's Chad Taylor) and an upright bassist (Josh Abrams) to flesh out his songs. TSAC guitarist Archer Prewitt plays clean, economical counterpoint to Prekop's melodies, while O'Rourke and cornetist Rob Mazurek color the empty spaces with subtle and sundry accompaniments. TSAC/Tortoise percussionist John McEntire even turns up playing triangle and maracas on a few cuts. O'Rourke doesn't intrude too much, although some of his stock production tactics surface on the Gastr-flavored intro of "Don't Bother" as well as the loopy, jazzed-out instrumental "Faces and People." Mazurek's long horn tones are especially effective on the latter. In all, this a lovely, understated pop album that reveals its many charms on repeated listens.

Tracklist

A1Showrooms

A2The Company

A3Practice Twice

A4A Cloud To The Back

A5Don't Bother

B1Faces And People

B2On Such Favors

B3The Shadow

B4Smaller Rivers

B5So Shy

Backing Vocals – Jim O'Rourke (tracks: A1, B2)

Bass – Joshua Abrams

Cornet – Rob Mazurek

Guitar – Archer Prewitt

Organ, Strings [Synthesized], Guitar, Bass [Six-string], Piano [Electric], Guitar [Slide] – Jim O'Rourke

Percussion – Chad Taylor

Producer – Jim O'Rourke

Triangle, Maracas, Tambourine – John McEntire

Violin, Viola – Julie Pomerleau

Vocals, Guitar – Sam Prekop

RSD 2016 colored vinyl repress. Sticker on back cover reads "Limited Color Edition Thrill Jockey". Limited to 500 copies worldwide.

Barcode (Sticker): 790377006117

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