The Snakes

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Member Since: 22/02/2006
Band Website: www.the-snakes.com
Band Members: Simon Moor (vocals, guitar), Richard Davies (guitar, vocals), Pete Smart (guitar, vocals), Johnny O' (bass, vocals) & Dan Tilbury - drums
Influences: AC/DC,Beatles,Flying Burrito Bros,Scott Walker,The Smiths,Neil Diamond,Ian Hunter,Steve Earle,Rolling Stones,Johnny Cash,Giant Sand,Son Volt,Bonnie 'Prince' Billy,The Who,The Kinks,Chuck Prophet, The Clash,Chuck Berry,Redlands Palomino Co,Small Faces,The Faces,Mott The Hoople,The Action, The Creation,T -Rex,Bob Dylan,Dead Kennedys,Grateful Dead,Robbie Fulks,Wire,Blondie,The Police,Hank Williams,Paul Weller,The Chords,Tindersticks,Beach Boys,Neil Young,Mink DeVille,Lovin' Spoonful, Elvis Costello,Jayhawks,Queen,The Byrds, Josh Rouse,Dr Feelgood,New York Dolls,Warren Zevon,Leonard Cohen,Jim White,Muddy Waters,Skip James,Howlin' Wolf,Hammell on Trial,Uncle Tupelo, Lemonheads, The Replacements,Wilco, ELO, Elvis Etc...........
Sounds Like: Latest album review on www.americana-uk.comThe Snakes “Songs From the Satellites” (Holiday Disaster, Available 20 March 2006)Shuffle the pack and deal the cards – what genre will come out next ?Bit of an unknown quantity The Snakes are; a bit of a mystery. All info about them is hidden away in the bowels of the internet. Even Google has trouble finding them.But their debut album should change all that. ‘Songs from the Satellites’ follows on from their eponymous six track CD released a couple of years ago. And a right variety pack it is too.Richard Davies is the guitar afficionado who obviously rates Keef and Mick (the guitar player, not the singer), as shades of Stones riffs emanate from a number of tracks, especially ‘Eight Ball’ and ‘Satellite Town’. There’s also a hint of John Mellencamp adding to the mix on ‘Don’t Fade Away’. In fact many of these tracks are reminiscent of other tracks, but they’re also unique. Is that the sign of a good song, when it reminds you of summat else, but upon closer listen its impossible to recognise what the alternative song actually is ?Like a roll of the dice, you don’t know what’s going to come next on this album. ‘Turn Back The Clock’ has an instantly memorable chorus – in a REM kind of way, ‘Eight Ball’ is bluesy whilst ‘I’ll Be Around’ flicks over to desert rock.Simon Moor’s voice is obviously capable of delivering a variety of genres. He seems comfortable on all these songs, and can be unique whilst also being strangely reminiscent. I think this is a good thing.But if Google can’t find info about The Snakes, then Indiscreet PR aren’t living up to their name. They need to shout far more loudly about this band. They’re well worth the effort.Date review added: Monday, March 13, 2006 Reviewer: Phil Edwards Reviewers Rating: Related web link: Indiscreet Website
Record Label: Blue Harpoon Records
Type of Label: Indie