Designs for Automotion

Snapcase

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 25, 2000)
• Original Release Date: January 25, 2000
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Victory Records
• ASIN: B00003ZA61
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #104,304 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com
Is Snapcase the next Fugazi? No, but consider the similarities: both are among the tightest punk combos on the planet, spitting bile and yet not afraid to cry; both groups also have unusually large fan bases that have little to do with radio or MTV play. Snapcase's Designs for Automation (their third full-length) is like a pillow full of nails--sharp and meant for the head. The loud lock-'n'-load guitars bust out of the gate in a hurry, but careful listens reveal more psychedelic corners: "Bleeding Orange" and "Ambition Now" cut deep and have room to stretch out. Like all good punk rock, Designs for Automation is all about giving the status quo the old heave-ho. Like all great punk rock, it sets a sonic benchmark for aggression, volume, and soul. Snapcase's old-(Fugazi)-meets-new-(Rage Against the Machine) sound is either the future of punk or the end of pop. Stay tuned. --Jason Josephes

Product Description
One of the most antiscipated releases of 2000. Thoughtfull and powerfull punk-hardcore with a postive message. Long time legends are back with the latest and greatest release to date

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Customer Reviews

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hardcore Will Survive, March 18, 2000

By	Amir Tajakin (Orange, California) - See all my reviews

Snapcase is the band of the future. They have produced an awesome album with Designs for Automotion, and this will prove them as leaders of underground hardcore as we know it. I've heard critics say that Korn speaks to today's youth better than anyone else in the music business, but after hearing Snapcase, I am forced to disagree. I heard about them through Alternative Press Magazine, they seemed good, so I went over to the record store, and amazingly they were sold out of the CD. Two weeks later, I came back and they had one copy left of the second shipment, which I bought. Then I realized why the store was sold out. Snapcase are so good, people bought through two shipments. The best songs are Bleeding Orange, Are You Tuned In?, and Energy Dome. They tell the youth of America to fight through the tough times of their lives. Very much unlike mainstream acts Limp Bizkit and Kid Rock, they are not in the business for the money. They are in it for fun. Snapcase will continue to be a prominent force in music far into the 21st Century. Other bands I recommend are, Candiria, Vision of Disorder, and Taproot. Buy and glue your ears to your stereo.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the Greatest Hardcore Releases from Snapcase, June 1, 2000

By	Adam Groves (Chicago, Illinois) - See all my reviews

Snapcase have really outdone themselves on this masterpiece. First of all, I have to say, like most of the other Snapcase CDs, I love the artwork. Secondly, the CD. My favorites here are Bleeding Orange, Are You Tuned In?, Disconnector, and Energy Dome. I do love to listen to this at least once every week, if not every day. Their lyrics would be as poetic as some of those professional poets, and the words actually mean something. They are great musicians, with lots of talent. Following the tradition of true hardcore, they are close to their fans and keep in touch, helping build a huge following. Daryl's singing/screaming is meaningful, and it is a great way of expressing their anger, hear me Marylin Manson and Fred Durst? I love this album almost as much as Progression Through Unlearning, which is one of my favorite albums ever. As Amir Tajakin's review said, Hardcore Will Survive. And it will, thanks to Snapcase. Also check out: Hatebreed, Earth Crisis, and Grade.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Snapcase sure can write a great rock song., January 27, 2000

By	ryan smith (USA) - See all my reviews

The Kings of Buffalo still reign supreme. "Designs for Automotion" proves that it is possible to capture the energy of a bands live performance on a compact disc. Snapcase's innovative guitars and tremendous drumming, keep your ears ringing and head bobbing throughout the 11 rocking tracks. Musically, the band has definately matured from their previous albums. There is an apparent Quicksand influence in this album...which of course is not a bad thing. This album is everything you would expect from this tremendously influential hardcore band.