Sam Prekop, the Chicago-based artist celebrated for his work with The Sea and Cake and his prolific solo career, returns with Open Close, released on Thrill Jockey Records in 2025. Recorded across the summer, fall, and winter of 2024–2025, the album continues Prekop's evolution as an electronic composer, blending his signature melodicism with modular synthesis. Mixed with longtime collaborator John McEntire and mastered by Taylor Deupree, the record reflects a thoughtful and refined creative process.
Open Close is a meditative electronic work that balances delicate melodic sequences with subtle rhythmic textures, showcasing a more subdued and introspective approach compared to his previous releases. Prekop's trademark attention to melody and arrangement shines throughout, with moments of choppier, more complex sound design adding depth and dimension to the listening experience. With cover artwork photographed and drawn by Prekop himself, this is a deeply personal statement from one of Chicago's most consistently compelling artists.
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- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Thrill Jockey
- Genre: Electronic
- Release Date: 09/26/2025
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TRACKS
A1. Open Close
A2. Font
A3. Para
B1. Light Shadow
B2. A Book
B3. Opera
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