SNAKEHIPS ETCETERA

When I first listened to this album I didn't think too much of it because it seemed like it was all uptempo with the horns blasting. The title tack and the closing number were the exceptions though and they became my two favourites. Two amazing tracks. Since my initial listen i've come to really appreciate the other songs, especially when listening carefully because there is so much going on. Ian at this time wanted to do something outrageous hence the front and back album covers. All the band members here played on the previous album "Under The Sun" except for drummer Roger Sellers.

"Rat's Bag" opens with trumpet and is led by it until around 1 1/2 minutes then the horns come in blasting. The trumpet's back leading as themes are repeated. This song really grooves. "Alive And Kicking" opens with intricate sounds coming and going like bass, horns and drums. It picks up 2 1/2 minutes in as we get a melody. The guitar is great here. Piano is prominant before 7 minutes. It settles down late. "Rachel's Tune" opens with drums. This one has a funky rhythm with horns blasting. Piano leads after 4 minutes.

"Snakehips Etcetera" is one of NUCEUS' best compositions i'd say. They slow it down here. Disturbed keyboards and guitar before 2 minutes. Horns and organ come and go.The drums are more prominant before 5 minutes. There's that disturbed keyboard again after 6 minutes. Trumpet leads late. "Pussyfoot" is catchy and uptempo with lots of flute. Great sounding tune. "Heyday" is excellent with the guitar, bass and drums to start. Piano after 2 minutes.This is melancholic and I love it. It does brighten some later on.

This is NUCLEUS' most enegetic album where they seem to be having a blast. Just be careful though because it's contagious.