Is there no Chicago indie rock institution more adorable than The Sea and Cake? No, there is none. Nothing’s more cuddly and wonderful than The Sea and Cake’s sweet, smooth melodies. That buttery Sam Prekop voice could melt even the coldest robot’s heart (because robots have hearts and they are cold). Sadly, though, their hearts haven’t been thawed since 2008, when The Sea and Cake put out Car Alarm (TMT Review). But fear not! The Sea and Cake are ending their drought with The Moonlight Butterfly, their ninth album, out on May 10.
That said, if The Sea and Cake are ending their drought, they’re ending it with more of a sprinkle than a flood — turns out The Moonlight Butterfly is technically an adorable little mini-album, boasting six songs in roughly 33 minutes. D’aww! Evidently, the group is using this release as a chance to break free from the typical Sea and Cake game plan, finding them “exploring new textures, extended structures, and different instrumentation.” Somehow, I doubt it’ll be the same degree of left-turn as Prekop’s Old Punch Card (TMT Review) solo record from last year, but, still, good to see The Sea and Cake messing with their own formula. What a lovable bunch.
While the band have been laying low the last few years, the release of Butterfly seemingly marks the beginning of a high-productivity period for The Sea and Cake. At the moment, the group is working on another new album, which they hope to have out late this year or early the next. And they shall remain adorable all the time.
The Moonlight Butterfly tracklist:
01. Covers
02. Lyric
03. The Moonlight Butterfly
04. Up on the North Shore
05. Inn Keeping
06. Monday
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