Cass McCombs’ Surprise Album ‘Seed Cake On Leap Year’ Is Filled With Vintage Treats From His Vault

Who needs a traditional album rollout—certainly not . Today (September 9), the “ ” musician pulled a . However, instead of a collection of new tracks, McCombs went deep into his vault to unleash some vintage goodies.

Cass McCombs’ new surprise album, , is a ten track body of work featuring some of his earliest works. The previously unreleased records were initially recorded between 1999 and 2000, inside of Jason Quever’s San Francisco apartment. McCombs and Quever’s musical relationship can be heard on past projects including McCombs’ debut 2002 EP .



isn’t McCombs only venture into his past. Three of his earlier projects, including , 2003’s , and 2005’s , were . With Cass McCombs’ slated to kick off on September 19, the timing couldn’t be more impeccable.

Continue below for artwork, tracklist, and more. Artwork Tracklist 1. “I’ve Played This Song Before” 2.

“Anchor Child” 3. “Baby” 4. “Gum Tree” 5.

“Wasted Again” 6. “If I Was A Stranger” 7. “You’re So Satanic” 8.

“Always In Transit” 9. “What Else Can A Poor Boy Do” 10. “Northern Train” Cass McCombs 2024 Tour Dates: As Paint On Fur Tour 09/19 — Santa Cruz, CA @ Moe’s Alley * 09/20 — San Francisco, CA @ The Chapel * 09/21 — Los Angeles, CA @ Lodge Room * 09/25 — Brooklyn, NY @ Music Hall of Williamsburg ^ 09/26 — Philadelphia, PA @ Johnny Brenda’s ^ 09/27 — Baltimore, MD @ Ottobar ^ * with Papercuts ^ with Advance Base is out now via Domino.

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