Heavily influenced by 1960s r’n’b and rock’n’roll, The Deadly Snakes have an in-depth knowledge of music from that golden era, yet cast off any notions of mere reproduction. The band released their first album, Love Undone, in 1999, followed by I’m Not Your Soldier Anymore in 2001 and the critically acclaimed Ode to Joy in 2003. Confidence and genuine talent ooze from the grooves of Porcella and, despite an energetic and revamped sound, the group never strays far from its rock or soul roots. Guided by competent hands, toy pianos, mellotrons, organs, horns, strings and percussion are fashioned into good, new-fashioned rock’n’roll — at times soft, thoughtful and heart-wrenchingly passionate, at times fast, furious and unquestionably fearless. Porcella is one of those rare albums that has depth without bottom, no limits and certainly no place for conformity. Respecting the roots of the music they create and reflecting those elements in their own work results in a dazzling palimpsest effect. The unity of Porcella — ripe, rapacious yet refined — will convert you and then pervert you.
CD $12.00
10/04/2005
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10/04/2005
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10/04/2005
***This beautiful double-gatefold 7-inch release serves as a reminder that the DEADLY SNAKES' Ode To Joy was one of the best rock'n'roll releases of 2003. This single features "I Can't Sleep At Night" from Ode To Joy (a favorite on Little Steven's Underground Garage radio show) as well as three previously unreleased tracks—"Nasty Boots" (a very Rolling-Stones-inspired original), "Big Bird" (originally done by Eddie Floyd), and "Shot Down" (an early Neil Diamond track).
2X7" $7.75
03/09/2004
Ode To Joy is The Deadly Snakes' third album and it's their finest moment to date, even hotter than their first two albums. It refines their attack with galloping rhythms, weeping turns to gospel, and the horn section leans into New Orleans funk. These guys have got a Memphis soul-gone-punk rock sound nnnnnnailed. Not bad for a bunch of white guys in their early '20s from Canada.
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04/15/2003
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04/15/2003
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04/15/2003
***The latest in Memphis-style barbecued soul brought to you by Toronto’s six-piece rock’n’roll stompers THE DEADLY SNAKES. A perfect blend of rock, punk, and soul that screams with maverick musicianship, brilliant songwriting, killer horns, and a three-singer vocal attack—including GREG OBLIVIAN of THE OBLIVIANS, who also holds the second guitar chair, as well as the production duties. Raw, fierce, and raunchy.
LP $12.00
07/31/2001
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07/31/2001
MP3 $9.90
07/31/2001