The Biz is the third album by the American band the Sea and Cake, released in 1995. It was recorded at John McEntire's studio.
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." The Chicago Tribune called the album "a stunning amalgam of infectious hooks and thoughtful experimentation."
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.
Track listing "The Biz" – 4:01 "Leeora" – 4:23 "The Kiss" – 3:46 "Station in the Valley" – 4:54 "Darkest Night" – 3:49 "Sending" – 2:29 "Escort" – 4:28 "An Assassin" – 3:07 "The Transaction" – 3:33 "For Minor Sky" – 3:33
Personnel Sam Prekop – vocals, guitar Archer Prewitt – guitar, organ, vibes Eric Claridge – bass John McEntire – drums, electric piano, organ, vibes
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