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Title: Slick sophistication
Review: Living in Chicago I heard "The Argument" on Northwestern's college radio station. It's extended beginning is infectious. Sputtering drum fills, taps, and a watery soul bass line. Even though I had never heard the group, I began singing; making up my own lyrics in a faux breathy voice. Then when Sam Prekop's own breathy lyrics kicked in i almost messed myself. It was too perfect.The Fawn is a slick continuance of their past, morphing them ever closer to McEntire's personal Sterelab. Gone is the attitude that pushed the Biz into coolness. Also gone is McEntire's superb drumming sound which he now favors to tailor with electronics. The Sea and Cake have moved into sophisticated aloofness with this record. It is at times sublime and others boring. I really like this record but am trepidatious about what's to come.
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