| Sea And Cake, The / Runner |
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| Album: | Runner | Collection: | General | |
| Artist: | Sea And Cake, The | Added: | Mar 2013 | |
| Label: | Thrill Jockey Records | |||
| A-File Activity |
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| Add Date: | 2013-03-16 | Pull Date: | 2013-05-19 |
| Week Ending: | May 19 | May 12 | May 5 | Apr 28 | Apr 21 | Apr 14 | Mar 31 | Mar 24 |
| Airplays: | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
Recent Airplay
| 1. | Mar 30, 2018: | KZSU Time Traveler Harps | 4. | Nov 08, 2013: | Time Traveler Harps | |
| 2. | Jan 02, 2015: | Time Traveler Harps | 5. | Oct 25, 2013: | Time Traveler Harps | |
| 3. | Dec 27, 2013: | Time Traveler (Bonus Edition) Harps | 6. | Sep 20, 2013: | Time Traveler Harps |
| Album Review |
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| Francis D Reviewed 2013-03-13 | ||
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“Runner” The Sea and Cake Indie rock or post-rock from a four-piece Chicago band with a strong pedigree and lengthy legacy. This is The Sea and Cake’s 10th release if you count 2011’s The Moonlight Butterfly EP. It is a well-crafted blend of form and feature, highlighted by Sam Prekop’s easy, often indistinct, vocals and John McEntire’s steady drumming. Highly accomplished musicianship and polished production. — Francis Recommended: 2, 1, 10, 3, 4, 6. No FCCs detected. 1. (3:49) On and On — Upbeat, energetic, driving rock opener with a nice hook and a fuzzy Sonic Youth feel. *** 2. (4:08) Harps — Light and breezy, synth-based melody with a march-like beat and yearning, breathy vocals. Instantly memorable. Best track on CD by far. **** 3. (4:22) A Mere — Mid-tempo, leisurely story-telling track that almost has a Grateful Dead folk-rock sound at times. Airy trail-out is like watching the sun set over a distant canyon. ** 4. (4:22) The Invitations — Meandering synth wash and reverb-y vocals for first half. Sample of children’s voices in the middle trigger a transition into a jazzy, modern-day Steely Dan groove. ** 5. (2:56) Skyscraper — Straight-ahead rock and roll with slightly distorted vocals. Nothing to recommend this. 6. (3:31) Harbor Bridges — Lovely, light, acoustic fingerpicking with Prekop’s vocals floating above and sweet harmonies in the choruses. ** 7. (5:40) New Patterns — Nimble lead guitar work and timekeeping bass. Carefree vocals. Long instrumental groove at end. 8. (3:49) Neighbors and Township — Up-tempo indie rock with a strong backbeat. Subdued electric guitar. A bit of a middle of the road (MOR) sound. 9. (2:39) Pacific — Very similar to previous track. Indie rock with little to distinguish it. 10. (4:36) Runner — Title track is haunting and mesmerizing. Beautifully constructed with shimmering, swaying electric guitar and lovely floating vocals. *** | ||
| Track Listing |
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| 1. | On And On | 6. | Harbor Bridges | |||
| 2. | Harps | 7. | New Patterns | |||
| 3. | A Mere | 8. | Neighbors And Township | |||
| 4. | The Invitations | 9. | Pacific | |||
| 5. | Skyscraper | 10. | The Runner |