The Biz (album) explained

The Biz is the third album by the American band the Sea and Cake, released in 1995.^{[2] [3]} It was recorded at John McEntire's studio.^[4]

Critical reception

Trouser Press stated: "Where most of Prekop's previous output shuffles, The Biz meanders; dynamic grooves give way to lazy jamming, hooks are outnumbered by pointless riffing and some of the mellower material would be right at home on a lite-rock radio station."^[5] The Chicago Tribune called the album "a stunning amalgam of infectious hooks and thoughtful experimentation."^[6]

AllMusic wrote: "A less structured record than previous efforts, The Biz is also the Sea and Cake's most subdued: songs like the title track, 'Station in the Valley' and 'Sending' are loose and languid, favoring a more jam-oriented and subconscious vibe over the taut dynamics of earlier work." Paste listed it as the 20th best indie rock album of 1995.^[7]

Track listing

1. "The Biz" – 4:01
2. "Leeora" – 4:23
3. "The Kiss" – 3:46
4. "Station in the Valley" – 4:54
5. "Darkest Night" – 3:49
6. "Sending" – 2:29
7. "Escort" – 4:28
8. "An Assassin" – 3:07
9. "The Transaction" – 3:33
10. "For Minor Sky" – 3:33

Personnel

• Sam Prekop – vocals, guitar^[8]
• Archer Prewitt – guitar, organ, vibes
• Eric Claridge – bass
• John McEntire – drums, electric piano, organ, vibes

Notes and References

1. Web site: The Biz. www.thrilljockey.com.
2. Web site: The Sea and Cake Biography, Songs, & Albums. AllMusic.
3. Web site: The Book of Lists. January 3, 1996. SF Weekly.
4. Reynolds . Simon . The Sea and Cake . Rolling Stone . Nov 16, 1995 . 721 . 66.
5. Web site: Shrimp Boat . Trouser Press . 28 April 2022.
6. News: Reger . Rick . The Sea and Cake, Friday at Lounge Ax . Chicago Tribune . 3 Nov 1995 . Friday . P.
7. Web site: The 20 Best Indie Rock Albums of 1995. June 30, 2020. pastemagazine.com.
8. Web site: Sam Prekop: Chicago Chiller « American Songwriter. October 10, 2012.