SnakefarmCountry of origin:U.S. Type of music generally:Alternative pop ectronica, versions of traditional, early jazz and blues songs Status:Most recent release, My Halo at Half-Light (2011) See also:A Snakefarm bio Comparisons:i think anyone who likes robin holcomb will particularly dig this album. (woj@smoe.org) Covers/own material:Covers General comments:Snakefarm's debut album consists of radical treatments of old, traditional songs. Dark, but not in a gloomy way, more in an atmospheric, moody way. Trip-hoppy, electronic. Very cool. (JoAnn Whetsell) Comments about live performance:Snakefarm showcased a little while ago in Los Angeles at Luna Park and the songs were more memorable seen performed. (thecritics@earthlink.net) Recommended first album:Songs From My Funeral Recordings:
Songs From My FuneralRelease info:1999—RCA Records/Kneeling Elephant—07863-67687-2-4 Availability:Wide Ecto priority:Highly recommended Group members:Anna Domino—vocals and vocal fx, electric guitar, accordion Guest artists:Paul Dugan—upright, arco and fender bass Produced by:Snakefarm Comments:New Anna Domino! New Anna Domino!! New Anna Domino!!! (Sorry. :) My Halo at Half-LightRelease info:2011—Fledg'ling Records—FLED 3086 Availability:Wide Ecto priority:Highly recommended Group members:Anna Domino—vocals, keyboards, acoustic and electric guitars, harmonica, knives, finger snaps Guest artists:Hearn Gadbois—hand percussion Comments:I am so thrilled to have a new Snakefarm album. Songs From My Funeral has received steady play over the last 12 years, both on my stereo and on my iPod (a real measure of love since I do not listen to most of my physical CDs digitally). My Halo at Half-Light has more great reinterpretations of traditional songs. The aesthetic is similar, but it's less electronic (though "Darlin' Corey" is a notable exception). Highlights include "Little Maggie," "Sadie," and "Omie Wise (You Forgot to Answer)." (JoAnn Whetsell) Thanks to JoAnn Whetsell for work on this entry.
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