Snailosaur, consisting of brothers Paul and Dean, is a Brooklyn-based musical duo. They have previously graced the stages of renowned local venues in New York City, including Arlene's Grocery, Bowery Electric and Chelsea Music Hall. They recently released a three-song EP entitled snailosaur.
I grew up on a heavy dose of indie rock from the ’90s. Yo la Tengo, Pavement, Belle and Sebastian and other like-minded bands. Their music is unequivocally within this spectrum of that aesthetic. In fact the vocalist sounds somewhere between J Mascis and Stephen Malkmus. “Fake Cobblestone Alleys” is the opener and the group finds a solid groove that quickly builds more and more. I was getting some serious Dinosuar Jr. vibes on this song. They do a great job creating a lot of energy. The drumming was really fantastic but the whole band sounds tight. They swing the tempo a couple of times. There’s a syncopated section in the middle with a guitar solo which is the peak of the song. Next up is “Rescue of Your Reach” which is another very good song. I actually felt a little more of a Pavement vibe here. It’s playful and there’s a Stephen Malkmus type of delivery with the baritone of J Mascis. The song is fuzzy, dynamic and quite catchy. “Bill Murray Song” is the last song. This song felt the most melancholy in a good way. It was a little more emotionally resonant and through the guitars here created a some inventive atmosphere. I also thought the slight shoegaze effect was done. Snailosaur wear their influences on their sleeve but they create well written music that keeps that flame alive from the mid ’90s. The band in my opinion goes three for three with these songs. They have the format down but also switch it up just enough so it feels fresh and exciting. Recommended.
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