Snapshot | |
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Studio album by The Strypes | |
Released | September 9, 2013 |
Recorded | 2012-2013 |
Genre | Blues, rhythm & blues, rock |
Length | 38:25 |
Label | Virgin EMI |
Producer | Chris Thomas |
Singles from Snapshot | |
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Professional ratings | |
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Aggregate scores | |
Source | Rating |
Metacritic | 64/100 |
Review scores | |
Source | Rating |
The Independent | |
NME | |
Clash Music | |
The Guardian | |
This Is Fake DIY | |
Hot Press | |
The Irish Times | |
The Gig Review | |
The Times |
Snapshot is the debut studio album by Irish rock band The Strypes, released on September 9, 2013. The album was produced by highly-acclaimed record producer Chris Thomas at Yellow Fish Studios, England. The title of the album derives from the band's intention while recording the album to create a "snapshot" of their live set that got them noticed in the first place.
The album contains singles "Blue Collar Jane", "Hometown Girls", "What a Shame", "Mystery Man" and "You Can't Judge a Book by the Cover".
The album has received positive to mixed reviews. The Independent raved the album as "a scintillating shot of roughneck rhythm and blues," by giving it a 4/5 star review. Simon Harper of Clash Magazine said that "with such infectious energy and lyrics capturing the timeless topics of youth, really: what's not to like? Harmonica sales will soar". Mojo also gave the album a rave review, stating that "It's nigh on impossible not to succumb to the band's hurtling energy and panache" and that "only a corpse wouldn't holler 'go, cats, go!'"
All tracks composed and written by The Strypes, except where noted.