Sam Prekop & John McEntire - Sons Of (Vinyl)
Sons Of is an instrumental electronic album that runs 56 minutes over only four tracks. It is neither dance-oriented nor overly cerebral. Each track maintains a relatively midtempo four to the floor beat, and nowhere is featured what could be called a catchy melody, however the result is an intriguing and original take on electronic beat driven music.
This results in what some might assume is simple “background music,” but Sons Of contains some curious, engaging qualities that prevent it from merely fading out. The tracks—some of which began as improvisational live performances—constantly shift and evolve, especially the 24-minute centerpiece “A Yellow Robe.”
John McEntire is known for his work as a musician playing with Tortoise, Jim O’Rourke, Stereolab, and others. Owner and operator of Soma Electronic Music Studios, he is also known for his pioneering work as a producer and engineer working with Stereolab, Archer Prewitt, Yo La Tengo, Bright Eyes, The Fiery Furnaces, Chicago Underground, among many others.
Prekop has put out 5 solo albums to acclaim and is also a well respected visual artist who has published, shown, and sold works worldwide.
Pitchfork awarded Sons Of an 8.3 and a spot in their “Best New Music” category in their review written by Philip Sherburne.
Tracklist:
1. A Ghost At Noon
2. Crossing At The Shallow
3. A Yellow Robe (Part 1)
4. A Yellow Robe (Part 2)
5. A Drink At The Banquet
6. Ascending By Night
Sons Of is an instrumental electronic album that runs 56 minutes over only four tracks. It is neither dance-oriented nor overly cerebral. Each track maintains a relatively midtempo four to the floor beat, and nowhere is featured what could be called a catchy melody, however the result is an intriguing and original take on electronic beat driven music.
This results in what some might assume is simple “background music,” but Sons Of contains some curious, engaging qualities that prevent it from merely fading out. The tracks—some of which began as improvisational live performances—constantly shift and evolve, especially the 24-minute centerpiece “A Yellow Robe.”
John McEntire is known for his work as a musician playing with Tortoise, Jim O’Rourke, Stereolab, and others. Owner and operator of Soma Electronic Music Studios, he is also known for his pioneering work as a producer and engineer working with Stereolab, Archer Prewitt, Yo La Tengo, Bright Eyes, The Fiery Furnaces, Chicago Underground, among many others.
Prekop has put out 5 solo albums to acclaim and is also a well respected visual artist who has published, shown, and sold works worldwide.
Pitchfork awarded Sons Of an 8.3 and a spot in their “Best New Music” category in their review written by Philip Sherburne.
Tracklist:
1. A Ghost At Noon
2. Crossing At The Shallow
3. A Yellow Robe (Part 1)
4. A Yellow Robe (Part 2)
5. A Drink At The Banquet
6. Ascending By Night
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