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Let it be

GLENN | GREAT BARRINGTON, Morocco | 03/25/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The following reviews show where reviews go wrong. When you listen to music you might not disect it into peices to hear it better. It's malpractice. If you liked Sam Prekop before, then he won't disappoint you. His voice is smooth and his style is his own. Good for him and I hope he keeps making great music."

A Blanket of Red Wine

Nathan Lindsay | San Diego, CA | 04/12/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I've always found solo projects both interesting and rewarding after first hearing the subject's group offerings. Pointedly, they allow a glimpse into the construction of the larger vehicle.

In considering Sam Prekop one can discern the richly sown rhythms he offers his fellow band mates of the Sea and Cake (with Archer Prewitt weaving intricate pop melodies as John McEntire percussively brings them both together).

With Who's Your New Professor, he continues to prove his worth as a master craftsman, offering eleven tracks of material steeped in exotic, soothing tones. Both a visual and audio artist, Prekop's work here shows definitive maturity and timeliness.

With the first few bars of track one, Something, the listener is exposed to Prekop's signature vocal melodies and near Bossanova rhythms. From there, the album progresses naturally and seamlessly. Though equally as masterful as his previous solo work, Who's Your New Professor seems both tighter in construction and slightly more exploratory.

All in all, a beautiful addition to a Sunday drive, a relaxing evening at home, or a fine bottle of red wine.

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Just my style

Natalie B | BC | 05/24/2005

(4 out of 5 stars)

"This album is just my style. I must say that this is my first taste ever of Sam Prekop, so I didn't have any exposure to his earlier works to compare this to (I don't know if that's a good thing or not). Definitely good study music (or background music), but also equally good to listen to intently. However, I could see how this album may not suit everyone, as it's quite mellow."