Party Ends

   It's been a while boys, and things have changed. No longer do your soft melodies seem out of left field along side your stabbing, airy synths- your name just won't sound all that weird anymore- and people will probably finally notice that when Sam Prekop isn't throatily crooning over your music, they might as well be listening to a Stereolab record. But even in this perfect future metropolis we have built in the four years since your last album, some of us will no doubt love you still.

   2003 brought us The Sea and Cake's last album, One Bedroom, a snyth-pop gem (one of many released through the 90's and into the new millennium), solidifying their place forever in the hearts of young and old music lovers alike. Between the catchy hooks, ahead of their time sound, and subtle, powerful, brilliant lyrics lurked the makings of a band that could someday erupt from their sleeper-classic prison to take over the world; and that day could be here soon.

   The much anticipated new record from this Chicago quartet (man, they raise them right up there) is on the not so distant horizon, and Everybody doesn't pull any punches. Deviating little from their successful thus far formula, they seem to be sharpening their sonic blade to create the most finely tuned and efficient musical weapon in their already intimidating arsenal. The record is due out May 8th on their hometown label Thrill Jockey. Check out this track and then go buy all the old CD's at Half-Price Books, because they are great.

MP3: The Sea and Cake - Crossing Line