Sneaker Pimps Album: “Splinter [Japan Bonus Tracks]”

For a long time, I had absolutely no idea that the Sneaker Pimps even had an album besides Becoming X. And I was never a very big Sneaker Pimps fan. I always thought that they were just okay..

And then I happened upon Splinter. I didn't think that I'd like it very much, with the loss of female vocals, because I always thought that it was her voice that made me like them. But I was wrong. Splinter is an amazing album. Better than amazing. I was hooked from the very first song, the very first listen. And I discover more reasons to like it with every listen.

If you're expecting another Becoming X, then you're expecting the total opposite of what you'll get with Splinter. It's as if it's from a completely different planet. Definately one of my new favorites. It's a shame that the Sneaker Pimps are so under-rated. But hey, that leaves more for me, right?

I am not going to write a long review. All I can really say is that this album really shocked me! I was really depressed when I learned that Kelly had left the band and even more nervous and worried when I heard the new vocalist was a guy. But, to my surprise the songs are amazing. There is a lot of emotian in this new cd and it's all very intellegant and moving in a weird way. The songs are brilliant works of trip hop that I am in love with. I can't really get into detail about it that much, but If you are a fan of emotianal songs, especially trip hop style, then get this cd! It wont dissapoint you!

phh. that last person is out for the stereotypical trip hop sound with a gothy female vocalist.

well, I didn't like the news of Kelli leaving, either, but I must say that I think Chris' voice sounds so much better singing his own lyrics. His voice can hit the notes that she could not and is so much creamier and richer. It especially goes well with the music.

This CD is at least five times better than their last. It's a little different-sounding, but their style is significantly more developed, too.

This is NOT a trip-hop/rock release. Anyone who's coming from Becoming X should be made highly aware of that and listen to several sample MP3s from the net or borrow the CD from a friend before buying. This is a british rock and roll release and the "new" singer has a heavy british accent that comes through heavy in the singing (it grates on me, perhaps it does you as well).

If you're looking for well-produced somewhat downtempo hip-hop beats, this is NOT for you.