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A Series of Sneaks
Rock · 1998 · 14 tracks

A Series of Sneaks

Angular, hyper-efficient post-punk that values space over volume. Short, sharp songs driven by dry rhythm, jagged guitars, and a restless, cynical edge.

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Spiky transition

Dry, splintered guitar chords cut through empty space like a sudden cough in a quiet room. These two-minute songs feel like wire sculptures, stripped of all fat and vibrating with a nervous, cynical energy. You can hear the hiss of the tape and the sharp, impatient snap of the snare drum.

A Series of Sneaks · vs · Spoon
Basement Show+1.5σ

These brief, urgent tracks are steeped in a sweaty basement show intensity, capturing a claustrophobic energy that feels both immediate and fiercely unpolished.

Tracklist · 14 Tracks
01
Utilitarian
1:51
02
The Minor Tough
2:43
03
The Guestlist/The Execution
2:03
04
Reservations
2:36
05
30 Gallon Tank
4:01
06
Car Radio
1:30
07
Metal Detektor
3:38
08
June’s Foreign Spell
3:01
09
Chloroform
1:09
10
Metal School
2:53
11
Staring at the Board
0:55
12
No You’re Not
1:42
13
Quincy Punk Episode
2:18
14
Advance Cassette
2:52
Moments Worth Waiting For
03The Guestlist/The ExecutionThe track abruptly shifts gears at the midpoint, trading its steady, driving rhythm for a sudden, clattering instrumental breakdown.
0530 Gallon TankA persistent, mechanical drum machine pattern anchors the song, contrasting sharply with the dry, slashing guitar chords that enter later.
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Reviews
Critic Consensus

The album was generally well-received by critics, who admired its concise, rhythmic songwriting, sharp guitar work, and energetic post-punk melodies. While its brisk efficiency and hooky sensibilities were widely appreciated, some reviewers felt the release was a bit limited in scope and occasionally struggled to distinguish itself from the band's debut.

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The Rolling Stone Album Guide3/ 5 stars
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Pitchfork9.4/ 10
The Austin Chronicle4/ 5 stars
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AllMusic4/ 5 stars
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