The Biz is an album by the American band the Sea and Cake, released in 1995. It was recorded at John McEntire's studio.

Critical reception

Trouser Press stated: "Where most of Prekop's previous output shuffles, The Biz meanders; dynamic grooves give way to lazy jamming, hooks are outnumbered by pointless riffing and some of the mellower material would be right at home on a lite-rock radio station." The Chicago Tribune called the album "a stunning amalgam of infectious hooks and thoughtful experimentation."

The Biz (album)

AllMusic wrote: "A less structured record than previous efforts, The Biz is also the Sea and Cake's most subdued: songs like the title track, 'Station in the Valley' and 'Sending' are loose and languid, favoring a more jam-oriented and subconscious vibe over the taut dynamics of earlier work." Paste listed it as the 20th best indie rock album of 1995.

The Biz (album)

Track listing

"The Biz" – 4:01

"Leeora" – 4:23

"The Kiss" – 3:46

"Station in the Valley" – 4:54

"Darkest Night" – 3:49

"Sending" – 2:29

"Escort" – 4:28

"An Assassin" – 3:07

"The Transaction" – 3:33

"For Minor Sky" – 3:33

Personnel

Sam Prekop – vocals, guitar

Archer Prewitt – guitar, organ, vibes

Eric Claridge – bass

John McEntire – drums, electric piano, organ, vibes

References

The Sea and Cake albums

1995 albums

Thrill Jockey albums

The Biz (album)