The Snap Elect were a London-based four member pop rock band. Their music is described by critics as a combination of melodic power pop and psychedelic rock.
History
The group formed in 2009; it included former members of Glasgow bands Uncle John & Whitelock and The Needles. They released one album, Mangled Angle Land in 2010, which was recorded on reel-to-reel tape at Redchurch Recordings in Hackney with sound engineer Freddy "machete" Baggs and later-added digital overdubs. The album cover was designed and handmade by comic book artist Karrie Fransman using felt and wool. Dignan Porch and The Plimptons supported at their album launch at The George Tavern.
The album launch doubled as the bands last UK gig, which one review called "a crazy shame — but at the same time somehow cool as f**k". The group reunited briefly in California the following year. Paul went on to form garage/psych outfit The Magnetic Mind, Tom joined live electronica group Machine Heaven Ranger and Barry toured with The Doors Alive, a Doors tribute act. Nic formed the LA-based Count Downfall and the Dreadful Plot.
Critical reception "The band certainly feel in touch with the mysterious ways of the Floyd, but zap you like a can of Jolt cola now and then, switching the speed without warning and introducing a kind of Goodies-style frantic humour to proceedings." – Review of Mangled Angle Land, Artrocker The band were included in Vic Galloway’s 50 Scottish artists to watch in 2011, received national radio play on BBC Radio 1 and BBC 6Music with Tom Robinson.
The music was described as "Love-inspired acid pop" and Ray Davies-esque with "sonic harmonies" akin to Steeleye Span. Five years after disbanding one posthumous review concluded that, had they received mainstream support, "maybe this band would be gracing the cover of Classic Rock today."
Live
Date Venue Notes 17 September 2009 The Queen of Hoxton, Shoreditch Debut gig 19 December 2009 The George Tavern, Stepney Green With Johnny & The Medicine Show 25 March 2010 Undersolo, Camden With The Tiny Gods, The Arousers & Monkey Island 10 April 2010 The George Tavern, Stepney Green With Johnny & The Medicine Show 11 June 2010 The Garage, Highbury With O.A.R. & Circulus 7 August 2010 Blackfriars, Glasgow For Eyes Wide Open Club 4 November 2010 The George Tavern, Stepney Green Album launch with Dignan Porch & The Plimptons 4 December 2010 Kings Cross Social Club, Kings Cross Cancelled 25 May 2011 The Marine Room, Laguna Beach US showcase
Discography
Studio albums
Mangled Angle Land (2010) download and LP
Singles
Magnafox (2010) download Good In The Middle (2011) download
References
Citations
References