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Snapper

Snapper was a New Zealand alternative rock band led by singer/guitarist Peter Gutteridge, whose résumé included stints as a founding member of both the Clean and the Chills. Snapper evolved from the lineup of another Gutteridge-led band, the Dunedin-based Phromes, and the lineup featured on the group's self-titled 1988 debut EP included organist Christine Voice, guitarist Dominic Stones, and drummer Alan Haig. The LP Shotgun Blossom followed in 1991, and appeared to strong reviews; after the subsequent departure of Stones, Gutteridge's ex-Clean mate David Kilgour stepped in to assume guitar chores, and with the exit of Haig, former Toy Love drummer Mike Dooley signed on as well. After a 1994 single, "Vader," Snapper was effectively reduced to a duo, with only Gutteridge and Dooley remaining; together they recorded ADM, issued on Flying Nun in early 1996.

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Peel discovered the band in the spring of 1989 via their debut single, 'Snapper'. Further tracks from the band were played on his radio programmes until 1991. After 1991, Peel seemed to have lost interest in them.

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Snapper - Death and Weirdness In The Surfing Zone (Official Audio)

1989
1990
  • 01 December 1990: Death And Weirdness In The Surfing Zone (12" - Snapper EP) Avalanche
1991

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