The Fawn

The Sea and Cake | Format: MP3 Download

Product Details

• Original Release Date: April 1, 1997
• Label: Thrill Jockey
• Total Length: 40:46
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• ASIN: B0014VPT1E
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #87,792 Paid in MP3 Albums (See Top 100 Paid in MP3 Albums)

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5.0 out of 5 stars True classic of the late 1990s, January 16, 2012

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JuRo (St. Pete) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Fawn (MP3 Download)

When I first heard this album 15 frigging years ago (man time goes fast) it made an immediate impression on me. Listening back to it now (2012) this album has stood the test of time and is definitely one of my favorites from this period.

To call The Sea and Cake 'indie rock' is not exactly accurate. They're not really rock at all. Though they do use electric guitars, but there is far more in common melodically with late 60s to 70s Bossa Nova and MPB than there is rock or even other 'indie rock' bands.

Vocal wise, Prekop is limited in range, but he makes it work with his relaxed breathy style. This album was the first of the band's extensive use of electronics, which lasted about 4 albums or so, but this one seems to do it the best while leaving the rawness of the band in tact. This is something they have also achieved again recently on their most recent "A Moonlight Butterfly" release.

There's a certain sad vibe (but not depressing) to The Fawn that makes it a special release. It somehow has the ability to awake a nostalgic feeling even upon first listen.

Repeated listening holds up incredibly well. Production is brilliant. Drumming is signature McEntire and some of his best work. Highly recommended.