''Snapshot'' is the debut studio album by Irish

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, released on 9 September 2013. The album was produced by highly acclaimed record producer Chris Thomas at Yellow Fish Studios,

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. The title of the album derives from the band's intention while recording the album to create a "snapshot" of their live set that got them noticed in the first place. The album contains singles "Blue Collar Jane", "Hometown Girls", "What a Shame", "Mystery Man" and "You Can't Judge a Book by the Cover".

Critical reception

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'' raved the album as "a scintillating shot of roughneck rhythm and blues," by giving it a 4/5 star review. Simon Harper of ''

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'' said that "with such infectious energy and lyrics capturing the timeless topics of youth, really: what's not to like? Harmonica sales will soar". ''Mojo'' also gave the album a rave review, stating that "It's nigh on impossible not to succumb to the band's hurtling energy and panache" and that "only a corpse wouldn't holler 'go, cats, go!'"

Track listing

''All tracks composed and written by The Strypes, except where noted.''

Personnel

* Ross Farrelly - lead vocals, harmonica, percussion, guitar on "What a Shame" and "Angel Eyes" * Josh McClorey - lead guitar, vocals on "Perfect Storm" and "She's So Fine" * Pete O'Hanlon - bass guitar, harmonica on "Blue Collar Jane" & "Rollin' & Tumblin'", keyboards on "What a Shame" * Evan Walsh - drums, percussion, keyboards on "What a Shame"

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

References

{{Authority control 2013 debut albums The Strypes albums Virgin EMI Records albums Albums produced by Chris Thomas (record producer)