Sam Prekop - Open Close (Indie Exclusive Coke Bottle Clear Vinyl) Vinyl LP

Sam Prekop’s work over the past three decades—whether centered on guitar or modular synth—has been defined by powerful melodicism, delicate arrangements, and subtle evolution, qualities that also shaped the sound of The Sea and Cake. Since 2010’s Old Punch Card, his exploration of modular synthesis and electronic atmospheres has flourished, establishing a distinctive style where complex, evolving pieces bloom with granular detail and convey unexpected emotion despite their machine origins. His latest album, Open Close, captures the flow and energy of a live performance with an equilibrium of intuitive composition and a sense of possibility. The title reflects Prekop’s creative practice—simple words or gestures that reveal greater complexity with closer attention—mirroring the way his arrangements uncover new dimensions within sound. Across the album, he draws soulfully human textures from electronic sources, creating subtle contrasts in rhythm and tone that celebrate both precision and spontaneity, resulting in music as intricate as it is ephemeral.