Sons Of
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| Released | July 22, 2022 | |||
| Recorded | 2021–2022 | |||
| Genre | Electronic[1] | |||
| Length | 56:12 | |||
| Label | Thrill Jockey | |||
| Sam Prekop and John McEntire chronology | ||||
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Sons Of is a collaborative studio album by American musicians Sam Prekop and John McEntire.[2] It was released on July 22, 2022, through Thrill Jockey.[3] It received universal acclaim from critics.[4]
Background
[edit]Sons Of is the debut studio album by the duo of Sam Prekop and John McEntire, both of whom are members of the Sea and Cake.[5] The album originated from the duo's improvisational live sets performed in Europe during the autumn of 2019.[5] The duo created the album using modular synthesizers, samplers, trigger pads, and various effects.[5] It contains four songs: "A Ghost at Noon", "Crossing at the Shallow", "A Yellow Robe", and "Ascending by Night".[6]
The Soft Pink Truth's two remix versions of "A Yellow Robe" were later released as A Yellow Robe Remixes in 2023.[7]
Critical reception
[edit]| Aggregate scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Metacritic | 82/100[4] |
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [8] |
| Pitchfork | 8.3/10[9] |
| Uncut | [6] |
| Under the Radar | 8/10[1] |
According to the review aggregator Metacritic, Sons Of received "universal acclaim" based on a weighted average score of 82 out of 100 from 6 critic scores.[4]
Fred Thomas of AllMusic commented that the album "finds them in a similar electronic mode as Prekop's more recent output, only pushing their slowly evolving instrumentals with house pulses and occasional disruptive squelches."[8] He added, "Those expecting the organic post rock fusion of the bands McEntire and Prekop are best known for won't find it in the meditative lingering of Sons Of, but close listeners will hear the same airy melodic sensibilities and creative restlessness in these chilled-out synth tracks that are at the core of each player's best work with their respective bands."[8] Philip Sherburne of Pitchfork stated, "Even as the music expands in length, it feels more immediately emotionally satisfying than any of Prekop's previous electronic music."[9] He added, "Every track is awash in sumptuous, eminently hummable melodies; the album swells with a newfound sense of joy."[9]
Accolades
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| NPR | The 50 Best Albums of 2022 | 41
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| Pitchfork | The Best Electronic Music of 2022 | —
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| Spin | The 22 Best Albums of 2022 | 17
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Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "A Ghost at Noon" | 7:51 |
| 2. | "Crossing at the Shallow" | 10:57 |
| 3. | "A Yellow Robe" | 23:41 |
| 4. | "Ascending by Night" | 13:41 |
| Total length: | 56:12 | |
Personnel
[edit]Credits adapted from liner notes.[13]
- Sam Prekop – music
- John McEntire – music
References
[edit]- ^ a b Dransfield, Scott (September 8, 2022). "Sam Prekop and John McEntire: Sons Of (Thrill Jockey)". Under the Radar. Retrieved April 6, 2025.
- ^ Orlov, Piotr (July 27, 2022). "Sam Prekop and John McEntire, "Sons Of"". Bandcamp Daily. Retrieved April 6, 2025.
- ^ "40 New Songs Out Today". BrooklynVegan. June 8, 2022. Retrieved April 6, 2025.
- ^ a b c "Sons Of by Sam Prekop". Metacritic. Retrieved April 6, 2025.
- ^ a b c Arcand, Rob; Bloom, Madison (July 22, 2022). "7 New Albums You Should Listen to Now: Rico Nasty, Ty Segall, Lil Uzi Vert, and More". Pitchfork. Retrieved April 6, 2025.
- ^ a b Martin, Piers (July 29, 2022). "Sam Prekop & John McEntire – Sons Of". Uncut. Retrieved April 6, 2025.
- ^ Harrison, Frankie (October 9, 2023). "Listen to Soft Pink Truth's mesmirising mix of Sam Prekop & John McEntire's Sons Of". Cyclic Defrost. Retrieved April 6, 2025.
- ^ a b c Thomas, Fred. "Sons Of - John McEntire, Sam Prekop". AllMusic. Retrieved April 6, 2025.
- ^ a b c Sherburne, Philip (July 25, 2022). "Sam Prekop / John McEntire: Sons Of". Pitchfork. Retrieved April 6, 2025.
- ^ "The 50 Best Albums Of 2022 (50-41)". NPR. December 12, 2022. Retrieved April 6, 2025.
- ^ "The Best Electronic Music of 2022". Pitchfork. December 8, 2022. Retrieved April 6, 2025.
- ^ "The 22 Best Albums of 2022". Spin. December 22, 2022. Retrieved April 6, 2025.
- ^ Sam Prekop and John McEntire (2022). Sons Of (CD booklet). Thrill Jockey.