Disclaimer: I actually heard this song and loved it so much, I bought this album from Amazon MP3. So let's get this out of the way: what a good song!

Easiest way to describe Snake Rattle Rattle Snake is to say they're a bit like if Broadcast conceived with Th' Faith Healers while listening to The XX. (There's another band they sound like, but I can't remember their name now, so I'll assume you wouldn't either.) It's refreshing to hear a female vocalist just sing, and not try to weigh down every song with over the top theatrics or unnecessary vocal gymnastics.

As with a lot of first albums, it always sounds like Snake Rattle Rattle Snake is trying to get their songs to take flight, but they never quite lift off the ground. It's a solid album, but without much variety in mood or tempo it can start to feel like it drags on a bit. Even the dancier songs, like "Kafka and The Milk", still sound pretty samey. You can skip around this album and never feel like you've landed on different song.

I'd say "Kafka and The Milk", "NOPD", and "Adoration" are my favorite songs. If you're into mellow, atmospheric shoegaze and monotone brunette female vocalists, you'll definitely love this album.