Dreamy album colorfully moody

One Bedroom, the 5th release from Chicago's The Sea and Cake, is a soft interpretation of music as an expression of art. The music itself is what truly drives this album, as synthesizers and guitars blend with quick, danceable beats to form tight, refined pop grooves. The breathy voice of singer Sam Prekop is a complement to the instrumentation, and his echoed, dreamy approach gives the album some continuity and helps establish the mellow tone of One Bedroom. The album is easy to listen to, but is best suited to specific moods of the listener, something to pop in when you're feeling quiet, reflective or creative. One Bedroom is a journey from an emotional perspective, rather than a physical one, conducive to the furthering of ideas and exploration of those emotions. It creates ambiance for the listener, and is progressive in the sense that it seems to be continually reaching. Some of the more upbeat tracks are reminiscent of Beck's earlier work, but the band's influences are clearly broad in scope. The first track, "Four Corners," sets the tone, an instrumental piece that gives the illusion of entry into a colorful and exciting dream world.