Format
The Sea And Cake
Oui
Yet another release from the Chicago post-rock scene, this time though the album fits quite snugly into the genre of easy listening. Sam Prekop's arch, airy vocals lend 'Oui' something of a carefree, summery feel. Despite only threatening on occasions to move into verse-chorus mode this long player is one which could entrap the casual listener as there are some delicious melodies hidden beneath the aloof image; you can almost imagine the group smiling as they made these songs. 'All The Photos' is propelled by dreamy guitar passages and there's a lovely, languid instrumental called, of course, 'You Beautiful Bastard'. Floataway tunes such as 'The Colony Room' and the genuinely heart-stopping 'Seemingly' are fine songs and 'Two Dolphins' possesses unavoidable space age/lounge comparisons with Stereolab. One could almost suggest this is deep easy listening.
Tracklist
1. Afternoon Speaker
2. All the Photos
3. You Beautiful Bastard
4. The Colony Room
5. The Leaf
6. Everyday
7. Two Dolphins
8. Midtown
9. Seemingly
10. I Missed the Glance