Exactly what a nasty buffet is, I’m not quite sure. A possible – and rather unnerving clue – is offered by the donut on the front of the album cover. When you peer closer, you realise that it is not actually jam, but a human nipple. Riiiiighhhhtttttt…
Schnapps emerged last year with the really rather good single ‘Cross Dresser.’ An excellent debut single, it made quite a few people’s ears prick up, including this reviewer. Now their debut is here with us. In a style indebted to Richard Hell, and with a speed appropriate to the Ramones, they race through nine tracks in twenty-five minutes.
Several listens later, I still feel that ‘Cross Dresser’ is the standout track. However, there’s a lot of fun to be had within. It’s a spirited debut that suggests there’s some enetertaining live shows to be had. It is definitely worth checking out.
Finally, thinking of the album title, one of the two promo copies I got sent had the press release stuck together with what appeared to be a red liquorice bootlace. Whether this was chance or design I have no idea…
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