Snake Rattle Rattle Snake- Totem
by Tim Wenger
We’ve all been waiting a long time for this. Totem, the new record from acclaimed Denver indie rockers Snake Rattle Rattle Snake, is a euphoric, trippy, and emotional look into the psyche of a somewhat hidden band. Hayley Helmericks’ vocals are a mix of dark avante garde pop and South Broadway indie rock flair. The instrumentation is rich, heavy on electronic effects. Many of the nine tracks on the album feel at first as though they are building up to something, but upon a second listen it becomes apparent that the intricacy of the music itself is explosion you were waiting for the whole time.
Six years into Snake Rattle’s career and I still haven’t figured out how to properly dance to their music, and I’ve finally figured out why: The dance needs to happen on the inside. With so much going on in each song, getting the most out of their music requires the utmost attention not only to the sound, but to the detail. A very solid listen.
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Category: A-Sides
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