description Hot Snakes - Automatic Midnight Overview
Automatic Midnight is the 2000 debut album by Hot Snakes, a San Diego rock band formed by guitarist John Reis and singer and guitarist Rick Froberg, both formerly of Drive Like Jehu. Released by Sympathy for the Record Industry, it combines tightly wound guitar riffs, forceful drumming, and Froberg's abrasive vocals. The record is suited to listeners of garage punk, post-hardcore, and lean, rhythmically intense rock.
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Who are the members of Hot Snakes on Automatic Midnight?
Automatic Midnight was created by San Diego musicians John Reis and Rick Froberg, who had previously played together in the acclaimed post-hardcore band Drive Like Jehu. The duo formed Hot Snakes to play a more raw, tightly wound style of guitar rock.
What record label released Hot Snakes' Automatic Midnight?
The album was released in 2000 by Sympathy for the Record Industry, an independent label known for releasing early White Stripes records. It served as the debut full-length for the band, establishing their forceful garage-punk sound.
What genre of music is Automatic Midnight by Hot Snakes?
Automatic Midnight is a fiery mix of garage rock, punk, and post-hardcore. It is characterized by its aggressive, driving drum rhythms, angular guitar riffs, and Rick Froberg's distinct, raspy vocal delivery.
Was Automatic Midnight the first Hot Snakes album?
Yes, *Automatic Midnight* is the debut album by Hot Snakes, originally hitting stores in 2000. Following this release, the band gained a strong cult following before going on hiatus and later reuniting for subsequent albums.
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