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American based quarter under the name Snew released its debut ''Snew You'' back in 2008, and now it hits the stores and scene again, with their new, second effort ''We do what we Want''.
Visually, this band looks like some younger and more manly version of Motley Crüe, as musically, they're pretty much influenced with Ac/Dc rock that's mixed with sleaze and glam elements that makes Snew sound very tough, interesting and hitting. Their rock may be not very original in core, but its highly dynamic, fueled and energetic, and guys surely managed to incorporate a lot of their own, especially in vocal arrangements that are awakening the era of 80's tough rock times. Arrangements are straight, and riffs stands out as very mighty and rocking, while vocals flows on relation Brian Johnson-Vince Neil, with much of it's own approach between. Solo parts relies on classical form, where some bluesy and boogie moments can be heard. Treatment of rhythm section is somewhat similar to the 90's Deep Purple (If you listened to ''Abandon'' you'll know what I'm talking about).
From first to the last song of this album it's clear that this band hitting for big time, and after all, music and production they have and delivering is with no doubts for places like stadiums and arenas. All in all, powerful sounding album that carries the spirit of true rock music.
Highlights of the album: ''Get Loud'', ''Who the Hell Are You'' and ''Knock it Out of Park''
2010
You won’t find “snew” in the dictionary, but the term is fast becoming a word synonymous with “Take that, big record labels.” This California-based hard rock band is unapologetic in their disdain for mainstream media, and with the release of their first album, appropriately titled “Snew You,” and their recently launched Snew World Order, they may just be trying to take over the world.
Snew is led by vocalist Curtis Don Vito, a classic long haired, screaming singer whose style is a throwback to AC/DC and Jackyl. Don’t confuse his wails with screamo, for Snew’s sound is much more classic in nature, and takes listeners back to a time when music was all about being loud and well-amped. Guitarist Andy Lux and bassist Cat Tate are masters of the grinding southern rock style, and Lux displays some definite shred talent on “Heavy Water” and “Electric Is The Law.” Drummer Mark Ohrenberger is noteworthy in his own rite, with an impressive medley on “Kick Me Over.”
The overall feel of “Snew You” is upbeat, with a solid classic hard rock sound that gets blended with touches of blues and punk. The title track in particular, features a punk tempo and style, with heavily distorted vocals. Blues enthusiasts should check out the guitar riffs in “Vibrator,” a song that you might expect to be a crude tongue in cheek track, but actually ends up being smart and soulful, as well as arguably the best track on the album, “Head Trauma.” The combination of slow grinding southern rock and blues adds a nice touch to “Head Trauma,” but the scream vocals keep it from being melodramatic.
Fans of glam metal and music with a sense of excess should like “Stand Up High,” “She’s A Real Gunslinger,” and “Get It To Go,” which features short, choppy riffs and a guitar that spirals as it shreds its way to the ending. Surprisingly, the tune “Got Love,” for which the band released a controversial music video featuring models from the Camwithher website, is probably the least showy and dramatic track on the album. It features short, repetitive guitar riffs, and vocals reminiscent of AC/DC.
Though Snew eschews the idea of being radio friendly, their music is much more mainstream than today’s version of heavy metal. There is no angry death metal or even bombastic power metal to be found on “Snew You.” It’s simply a compilation of melodic hard rock music that’s edgy enough to tempt listeners to bang their heads.
Still, their style is bold enough that mainstream media probably won’t welcome them with open arms, even if Snew would lower themselves to accept a big label offer. The band’s commitment to doing things their own way makes one wonder if they, like Jackyl, may end up putting on their own impromptu show in a Kmart parking lot near you.
Highs: Bluesy southern rock interwoven throughout, but especially featured in “Head Trauma.”
Lows: No glaring moments, though at times the scream vocals are hard to understand.
Bottom line: An upbeat, in your face hard rock album.
February 11, 2009
I was truly surprised to discover that SNEW were not an Australian band, because their sound is a direct combination of some of the biggest Aussie acts in AC/DC, ROSE TATTOO, THE ANGELS, JET and AIRBOURNE. Sure there is also a striking similarity to ACCEPT, RHINO BUCKET and JACKYL, but let's face it, those three bands were all directly influenced by the Aussie rock sound anyway. There are a lot of bands in this mould going around the traps these days, and it seems that everyday brings a new one so it takes something really special to stand out in the crowd of Aussie inspired hard rock bands these days.
Luckily for us, SNEW are one of those bands that do manage to bring something special to the table, and have enough of a unique sound to not be classed as imitators. While the obvious AC/DC and ACCEPT influences are the predominant sound you'll hear, SNEW have also included some staunchy rock n roll straight out of the sunset strip heydays of the eighties, making for a unique combination that can be best described as pure balls-out rock that will surely please fans of any bands I have mentioned in this review.
The album opens up with WE DO WHAT WE WANT, which sets the scene for what's to come and sees vocalist Curtis Don Vito tearing up the song as only whisky-soaked rockers can do. FEEDBACK AND DISTORTION is probably the most accessible and mainstream sounding track on the album and should find some radio. KNOCK IT OUT OF THE PARK is a catchy and kick-ass tune that has found itself a spot in my ipod heavy rotation folder. SHINEBOX closes the album in fine fashion and will leave you wanting more, more, more.
I was pretty impressed by this album and am happy to recommend it to anybody that likes the simple side of pure, no-frills, balls-out hard rock. Buy it now!!
The band have a total garage like feel on the production too. 10 tunes on this and not a bad one in the bunch. If a label was smart they would snatch these guys up.
Rating 8/10
June 24 2010
Rock solid fun to the max SNEW the latest in a long line of Hollywood metal hair bands sends us Snew You.
With AC/DC vocals & hard hitting rock’n roll backing SNEW gets it across with extreme virtuosity. This stuff is such fun! What’s not to love about SNEW.
July 2009
Gass up your tanks - here comes SNEW making sure We Do What We Want.
Who knew this action packed, made in heaven, headbanging foursome could top themselves and produced their second album filled with more prime magic!
Take the best of AC/DC, throw in a measure of Anvil, Kiss, Heavy Metal Kids, all the smashing stuff!!!
Check out the Feedback and Distortion video!!
June 2010
Grauer Himmel, schlechte Laune? Meine Empfehlung: 3x täglich SNEW! Die sonnigen Kerlchen aus Hollywood treten kräftig Arsch mit klassischen aber runderneuerten Hard Rock der Marke AC/DC.
Dreckig, rau, mit ner gehörigen Portion Sleaze Rock und ein bisschen Punk. Wie schon erwähnt, stehen hier alte Helden Pate und verführten die kaum jüngeren Recken 2005 SNEW zu gründen, die nun mit ihrem Debüt Snew You mal kräftig Staub aufwirbeln.
Mit Stand Up High geht’s direkt von der Startlinie in die Senkrechte, gefolgt von Got Love und Snew You. Luftholen und weiter geht’s mit Krachern wie Kick Me Over, Electric Is The Law und Heavy Water. Immer Vollgas, immer voll in die Fresse und das von Anfang bis Ende! Klasse!
2008
A banda Snew foi formada em Hollywood em 2005, e acredito que seja uma das bandas mais promissoras do estilo que a banda escolheu tocar, no caso um hard rock/southern/sleaze rock.
Eu diria que o som deste americanos se aproxima de bandas como Jackyl, Dirty Looks, Johnny Crash, ou seja, nada de música muito melódica e cheia de baladas, aqui você encontrará um hard rock mais sujo, com as já citadas influências, tudo com atitude e contando com uma produção de primeira, que ajudou muito, mostrando que ter uma banda independente, não significa ter produções ruins como muitas por ai.
A banda formada por: Curtis Don Vito - vocals, Andy Lux - guitars, Cat Tate - bass e Mark Ohrenberger - drums, formam uma banda talentosa, especialmente na questão vocal, pois o vocalista Curtis Don Vito tem uma excelente voz para o estilo da banda.
Neste álbum intitulado "Snew you", temos logo de inicio uma música com as caracteristicas citadas, uma faixa bem aos moldes dos anos 80 em "Stand up High", mostrando um vocal muito bem excecutado, onde o vocalista Curtis solta sua voz rasgada.
A faixa "Got Love", tem aquele sentimento e energia de um AC/DC, outra banda que podemos perceber grande inflência para a banda(aliás, qual banda não tem influência deles???).
Eu não sou muito fã de músicas com distorção e efeitos na voz, há poucas excessões que me agradam, mas no caso da faixa "Snew You", a banda acertou em cheio, e ficou interessante esse tipo de efeito nos vocais, sem contar que trata-se de uma música muito boa.
Mais um destaque vai para a "kick me Over", mais uma faixa para o hall das melhores. Temos mais uma a la AC/DC em "Head Tauma" uma boa faixa, nada de diferente(claro), mas para quem curte o estilo, uma boa pedida.
O álbum encerra com uma faixa um pouco rápida "Heavy Water", uma faixa bem anos 80, onde mais uma vez os vocais são destaque. Este álbum é recomendando para quem curte um hard rock mais cru, e principalmente para quem curte a banda Jackyl será obrigatório comprar esse álbum do Snew, uma banda que merece destaque dentre de tantas bandas novas que surgem praticamente todos os dias, e neste caso temos uma banda nova de qualidade.
2008
SNEW aus dem sonnigen Kalifornien gibt es erst seit 2005, doch die Bandmitglieder selbst gehören eher zum älteren Eisen, beweisen aber dass auch Alter nicht am Rocken hindert. Auch die Musik slbst hat bereits einige Jährchen auf dem Buckel, denn die Combo spielt verrotzen Hardrock in bester LA-70er-Manier. Kein Wunder also, dass es auf dem Werk "Snew You" auch um eher triviale Dinge geht - wie zum Beispiel Frauen.
"Hello ladies and girls" - so die Begrüßung direkt am Anfang der Platte. Aber keine Angst, auch harte Kerle kommen hier auf ihre Kosten, vor allem wenn man den knackigen Gitarrenläufen zuhört, die immer wieder an AC/DC erinnern. Überhaupt können diese als großer Einfluss auf die Jungs aus LA genannt werden, denn Songs wie 'Got Love' oder 'Electric Is The Law' können als direkte Hommage an die Idole gewertet werden. Aber auch andere Größen der Altrockerliege haben hier defintiv Paten gestanden, so weißt der Titeltrack einige RAMONES-Einflüsse auf, während 'She's A Real Gunslinger' musikalisch an die ROLLING STONES erinnert. GUNS 'N' ROSES, JUDAS PRIEST, AEROSMITH - hier wird alles in einen Topf geworfen, aber dennoch zu einem appetitlichen Brei zusammengerührt.
Neues gibt es auf "Snew You" definitiv nicht zu hören, man klaut die Ideen eigentlich nur wild zusammen. Doch das macht man so gekonnt und gut, dass im Endeffekt zehn energiegeladene Songs, die einfach mitreißen, herausgekommen sind. Die Jungs haben Spaß an ihrer Sache, das erkennt man eindeutig, und auch wenn man noch immer auf Labelsuche ist, so hat sich die Combo doch live bereits um LA herum einen Namen erspielt. Klar, denn Party-Mucke gibt es hier satt, und Musik muss ja auch nicht immer mit großen Hintergedanken sein. Wer also ordentlich feiern will, Rock der 70er und 80er liebt und einer sympathischen Band eine Chance geben möchte, der sollte schnellstens auf die SNEW-Homepage surfen, und sich das Album bestellen.
Anspieltipps: She's A Real Gunslinger, Got Love, Snew You
2008
LONG LIVE ROCK & ROLL, IN THIS EVER CHANGING DAY & AGE!!! These guys have the balls to do just that. Against all odds, these guys persevere!
Their debut Cd "Snew You" was just released & already it's drawing a lot of attention from die hard rock fans.
As soon as you first listen, you hear a reminder of Rob Halford on a killer intro of vocals by Curtis himself. But Curtis does break into his own unique style of vocals thereafter. This Cd offers a variety of songs & music styles. We get a combination of hard hitting rockin' songs that they play best, w/a mixture of a little blues & a ballad to even it all out.
My favorite picks from the Cd would be "She's A Real Gunslinger". This song has the typical AC/DC feel to it, as they say they draw some of their influences from. My other fave would be "Head Trauma". I'm a sucker for the blues/stripper style songs.
Overall, I'd say this is a very good CD. It wouldn't disappoint. Well worth a listen & I'm happy to own it in my collection & thank you gentlemen for giving me this opportunity to listen & conduct this review for you.
Now, if only in the future they can produce another great CD! Love to hear it!
2008
In an era coined with the phrase "hope", there has emerged a band that defies the status quo and has vowed to revive the Classic Rock that made music what it should be. If you like AC/DC, Led Zeppelin, The Ramones, SNEW IS YOUR SALVATION!
This gritty, hard rockin' band will rescue you from the computer generated trash that the big record companies have imposed on our society. No more Snoopy Dog, Madonna, or Brittany. Go back to the times when the only performers on stage were the artists themselves and their grand displays of their talent. You don't need "bump 'n' grind" to sell real music. This has it's own sex appeal.
Tunes like "Heavy Water", "Vibrator", and "Stand Up High" are just a few on this album that will take you back to the days when rock really was rock! Great vocals, hard rockin' guitar, chest pounding drums and reverberating base take you to the past and show you the future of what rock is.
They say everything is cyclical. Well, its time to rid the world of the refuse that the record companies are putting out and get back to TRUE rock and roll. So... SNEW YOU!!!
2008