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Hot Snakes - Suicide Invoice

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Suicide Invoice is the second studio album by Hot Snakes, released in 2002 by Swami Records. The San Diego-rooted band, featuring Drive Like Jehu and Rocket from the Crypt veterans John Reis and Rick Froberg, combines clipped guitar patterns, forceful drumming, abrasive vocals, and the economy of punk songwriting. It is intended for listeners interested in tightly structured post-hardcore, garage punk, and the Southern California independent rock scene.

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Which Hot Snakes members came from Drive Like Jehu?

Guitarist and vocalist Rick Froberg and guitarist John Reis had previously played together in Drive Like Jehu. Reis was also a central member of Rocket from the Crypt and founded Swami Records, which released Suicide Invoice in 2002.

What are the standout tracks on Suicide Invoice?

Frequently highlighted tracks include "I Hate the Kids," "Bye Nancy Boy," "Paid in Cigarettes," and "LAX." The album's short, tightly constructed songs emphasize clipped guitars, organ, and Froberg's abrasive vocals.

How does Suicide Invoice differ from Automatic Midnight?

Suicide Invoice retains the urgent guitar attack of Hot Snakes' debut but gives keyboards and rhythmic detail a more conspicuous role. It is the band's second album, following Automatic Midnight from 2000.

Is Suicide Invoice punk, post-hardcore, or garage rock?

It draws from all three, combining garage-rock directness with post-hardcore guitar patterns and punk-length songs. The overlap makes sense given the members' histories in Drive Like Jehu, Rocket from the Crypt, and Delta 72.

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