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Monday, 28 February 2005 |
 Leaves Of Grass is Adam Snyder's follow-up single to 'Two Moons' both taken from the debut album, 'Across The Pond'.
As with its predecessor Leaves Of Grass has been remixed by Marius De Vries (renowned for his work with U2, Bjork and Madonna amongst others) into a sublimely beautiful melodic dream complete with shimmering bass, pedal steel courtesy of BJ Cole and soulfully sweet backing vocals.
Originally a member of Mercury Rev side project, Harmony Rockets, Upstate New Yorker joined the Rev in the mid 90s at a time when the Deserter's Songs album saw their popularity soar.
At the same time he continued to write his own songs and perform solo shows whenever he had the opportunity. Eventually in 2000 he realised that he had to take a leap and, leaving the Rev, struck out on his own full time.
Adam's début album, Across The Pond, was recorded over a three-month period in London and encapsulates a lifetime of stories, thoughts, observations and snapshots. He performs the songs with an off-kilter sincerity that mirrors Jonathon Richman and, at times, Neil Young, while preserving his own unique style of delivery.
"this is a truly accomplished album, showing Snyder's musical prowess at its best. Some people may overlook this masterpiece - don't make the same mistake" Big Issue ****
"ragged, acid-fried glory, tempered by a dusty, Neil Young-like country flavour and splendidly bent, lyrical wit" Time Out
"a cross between Jonathan Richman and Neil Young in his acoustic prime"
Times Magazine
"steeped in country influences and with a boyish charm all his own, you can't help but be moved by Snyder's songs" Total Guitar
"gorgeous piano ballads! Q
"oddly touching" Uncut
"A Lovely, low-key alt.country effort with a winning blend of innocence and experience" The Independent
Adam Snyder is supporting Tom Baxter on 8th March at Bush Hall, London and also headlining at The Enterprise, London on 9th March. Tickets for The Enterprise are available from ticketweb
- 0870 907 0999, [url]www.barflyclub.com[/url]
To find out more about Adam Snyder, check out his website and download 'Leaves of Grass' for FREE:
[url]http://www.adamsnyder.com[/url]
Leaves of Grass is released on 29th March 2004.
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