Love, Hate, Life, Death is the name of the new EP from
Kingston two piece Snake. When I first found out they were a two piece I
instantly thought that this would be an acoustic act. Snake are definitely not
an acoustic act. This is one of the most intense hardcore punk releases I’ve
heard in a while.
The EP begins with Love and straight away I love the rawness
of the sound. The track goes along at a slow pace with singer and guitarist
Louis’s vocals really add some urgency to the sound. I really love how the
vocals carry the melody of the track as well as Louis’ guitar and Wills drum
play the same driving beat throughout the song. The second song Hate picks up
the pace somewhat. Despite the intensity
of the music there is a real catchiness to the song that will have people screaming
back at the band really loudly. The chorus of “I’m A Lost Soul, I’m A Lost
Soul, I’m A Lost Soul, I’m A Lost Soul” will really strike a chord with
listeners as well. Everybody has felt like that at one stage of their lives.
The third song Life continues down this path. I notice that you don’t really
miss the bass in this music; I think if there was a bass involved some of the
rawness which I love about this music would be lost. Death is my favourite song
on the EP; despite its name it’s got a real positive message. The message is to
not be afraid of death and to live life to the fullest. More people need to
think this way, myself included. The final track is named Control. I think this
is another really positive track about taking charge of your life regardless of
the consequences. It’s really hard not to feel empowered by these last two
track especially. They are sung with so much power and energy that they really
make you believe in what they are saying.
If you like your punk rock played loud, fast and full of
intense emotion they Love, Hate, Life, Death is an EP you really need to check
out.
Check out the EP here: https://snakebanned.bandcamp.com/releases
Like Snake on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/snakeuk?pnref=lhc
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