Snailbooster: Why

Review

SNAILBOOSTER was a french band based in Lille (North of France). This self-financed CD released in 1994 contains 11 tracks (comprising demo tracks from 1992). I loved this CD a lot because the sound is spontaneous, clear, each instrument is in its place, the drummer plays simple, the english language is speaking not very much, medium vocals, old-fashioned cover... but it's not important because the songs are great : "69" (Hot instrumental !), "Help me to die" is one of my favourite (double voice on numberous parts, inventive break in the middle), "Father and son" have a good chorus, "Trade of tears" (against all wars !) have some inventive little guitars finds, "Why" is an average mid-ballad (remember me some MAIDEN parts), "Shameful poverty", another great song with various rythms and breaks (excellent chorus). On the 5 last tracks, I can mention "To touch her", "Follow me" with its Rock'n'roll groove, "Twilight" (Good instrumental song) and the powering "Culprits". This CD is one of my favourite piece and it's a pleasure to hear it again and again..., simply Frenchy Underground Hard Rock ! Recommanded for all of you if you love the unforgettable songs !
Unfortunately, the band break up and some members start a new project sadly called SYRENS CALL "Fantasea" (Brennus 2000) in a bad Progressive Metal way,. Don't forget your origins guys !

Tracks
1. 69 (Instrumental)
2. HELP ME TO DIE
3. FATHER AND SON
4. TRADE OF TEARS
5. WHY
6. SHAMEFUL POVERTY
7. ON THE WAY
8. TO TOUCH HER
9. FOLLOW ME
10. TWILIGHT (Instrumental)
11. CULPRITS