The Strypes: Snapshot.

Hello i am back thanks to the help of a friend of mine who helped me out in posting the album cover of the Band i am now going to review. I am going to review this album with the intention of raising up some new and upcoming Bands and Artists in the UK. If you are a Christian, that is a person who has accepted Jesus Christ in his/her life and is following Jesus, and you interested in making some awesome music that people can enjoy listening to, this review is for you. If you prefer to stay in the Christian Music box, this review is not for you. I am going to do things differently on this blog because we are sold short of inspiration and this generation is ever so musically confined and won't broaden their musical horizons. If you are serious in creating music that is awesome and without the religious boundaries, and if you are willing to fully tap into the creative force that is sourced in God, then i would like to encourage you to get some musical inspirations from Non Christian Bands and Artists and please don't get so wrapped up in the Christian Music bubble. Don't get me wrong, i do like listening to Contemporary Christian bands, but some of them, not all of them are too afraid to step outside of their comfort zone and they are repeating the same formula over and over again.

The Strypes are a Rhythm and Blues band who are based in Cavan, Ireland and they are in their late teens. This album was released in September 9th 2013 and to let you know, this album is absolutely incredible and it will blow your socks of. ''Snapshots'' blends in elements of Rock and Roll and Rhythm and Blues but with a modern contemporary vibe.

I believe they are one of the best guitar bands since The Jam, and The Strypes are similar to the Arctic Monkeys, one of the most popular bands that they toured with.
The first time i have heard of The Strypes was when i was looking up Paul Weller on the internet and found out that he was supporting them.
My close friend who is part of the Rugby Youth For Christ and he is another friend of mine went to see Paul Weller in concert and The Strypes were supporting Paul Weller at the time. If you would like to know about their musical influences, you can go on www.google.com and you can look up The Strypes on go on Wikipedia.
I bought this awesome CD from HMV's in Coventry and i was ever so impressed when i heard this.

One of my favorite songs on this album is ''You Can't Judge A Book By The Cover'', and it is musically and lyrically fantastic and thought provoking. The song kind of reminds me of The Fratellis since it is such a fast paced Rock and Roll song with a very jolly and lively feel. and by the way I quite like The Fratellis, their music puts me in the right mood. Their recent album ''We Need Medicine'' is an incredible album. My favorite tracks on The Fratellis recent album are the title track and ''Until She Saves My Soul''.

Now back to The Strypes: Snapshot.
''Blue Collar Jane'' has a very Modish vibe and the intro remind me of a song by The Jam called London Traffic which is on the album ''This Is The Modern World''.
''Mystery Man'', and ''I Can Tell'', keep up to the Rock and Roll tradition musically but is fresh and contemporary at the same time. The Arctic Monkeys influence is evident on ''What A Shame'', and the closing track ''Rollin and Tumblin'' is a very high energy and amazingly catchy song with blazing and distinctive guitar riffs, fast past drumming and some incredible singing.
This album is awesome, energetic and blasting loud from start to finish and i believe it set a great example for future bands who are looking for some inspiration and are hoping to be creative.
I pray that God will use this album in a powerful way to challenge other bands to step outside of their comfort zones and use our God given talents to our fullest maximum.
The reason why bands and artists create awesome and energetic music is because we are all made in God's image and it is God's image in us that helps us to be creative.

The Band Members From The Strypes.
Ross Farrelly: Lead Vocals/Harmonica.
Josh McClorey: Lead Guitars/Vocals. Lead Vocals on ''She's So Fine'' and ''Perfect Storm''.
Pete O'Hanlon: Bass Guitar/Harmonica.
Evan Walsh: Drums.

The Strypes: Snapshot has 12 tracks.
Album Length: 36:14.
Release Date: September 9th 2013
Music Styles: Rhythm and Blues/Rock and Roll.
Support Acts: Paul Weller, Arctic Monkeys.

Recommended albums for resourcing new bands and artist who wants to make awesome music.
I will spice things up a bit to give you some musical ideas in creating music that is original and innovative.

The Fratellis: We Need Medicine.
Switchfoot: Fading West.
Anberlin: Vital.
The Jam: Greatest Hits.
The Mars Volta: The Bedlam In Goliath.
The Futureheads: The Chaos.
Ocean Colour Scene: Moseley Shoals.
Kings Kaleidoscope: Becoming Who We Are.
The Cure: Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me.
U2: Achtung Baby.
Owl City: Ocean Eyes.
House Of Heroes: Cold Hard Want.
The Who: Quadrophenia.
The Style Council: Greatest Hits.
The Style Council: Confessions Of A Pop Group.
Paul Weller: Stanley Road.
Paul Weller: 22 Dreams:
Paul Weller: Wake Up The Nation.
Paul Weller: Sonik Kicks.
U2: Zooropa.
The Best Of David Bowie 1969/1974.
Muse: 2nd Law.
John Reuben: Word Of Mouth.
Super Furry Animals: Radiator.
Space: Tin Planet.
Imagine Dragons: Night Visions.
David Crowder Band: A Collision.
David Crowder Band: Church Music.
Israel Houghton: The Power Of One.