Power Pack Horse Crunch by Snmnmnm

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Modern Rock | Quirky

11 tracks | 39 minutes

Released Jun 2004
on International Cork

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Tuba Accordian Geek Rock with echoes of They Might Be Giants, Weezer, and Ben Folds Five

Editorial review

Power Pack Horse Crunch shouldn't be an odd choice for an album title, especially from a band that calls itself SNMNMNM. The eccentric foursome craft an indie pop sound that's practically incomparable. The novelty surrounding SNMNMNM's jaunty rock style is somewhat derived from what Talking Heads and They Might Be Giants have already done; however, these four college friends make it cool to be clever -- cleverly strange. Their subject of focus is the amplified tuba. Mark Daumen's funky bass delivery on this oversized brass instrument is the bulk behind Power Pack Horse Crunch, although arena-sized guitar riffs, organ, accordions, and assorted horn arrangements also make way for a funny kind of rock & roll. From the sunny harmonies and crunchy guitar licks of "Danielle" to the funky shimmy of "Spanish Cucumber," SNMNMNM don't get too carried away in celebrating their geekiness. Nerds have feelings too, but the glory of Power Pack Horse Crunch is how the band looks to the flip side. "The Girl Who Laughs Too Much" and "Hollywood" find SNMNMNM nursing wounds of heartbreaks past, and while such themes are bittersweet, SNMNMNM maintain their cool factor and give indie rock new direction in the process. ~ MacKenzie Wilson, All Music Guide

Bio / Background

SNMNMNM Review from Keyboard Magazine

It's not often you see a band with a lead accordion player, even more rare with a tuba player instead of the traditional bass guitar. SNMNMNM breaks the mold with fun pop showing traces of Brian Wilson and Ben Folds without being derivative. It's amazing how heavy the tuba sounds on the bottom end; coupled with three-part harmonies and electric guitar, SNMNMNM's sound is full and rich. Seamus Kenney's accordion melodies are well constructed, and the arrangements overall are not your casual three-chord fodder. The group comes off as high school band geeks who rock, but for once, the revenge or the nerds is a musical revelation.

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"Power Pack Horse Crunch"

SNMNMNM

(International Cork Records)

B Y L A U R E N H O O K E R

Comparisons to They Might Be Giants are imminent, but, personally, that's one I just haven't heard for long enough.