featured from 22 november 2011

Dipping into the classic early '70s sounds of America, "Another Place In Time" is the debut album for Adelaide troubadour Snooks La Vie, who has been a prominent figure on the roots circuit for the best part of fifteen years. Credited for his soulful vocals and authentic delivery of the harmonica, Snooks La Vie has quietly secured the endorsement of the Australian music industry and proudly counts many contemporaries including Troy Cassar-Daley, Renee Geyer and Ross Wilson as fans.

Staying true to the era, the album includes vintage amp noises, and was recorded organically, utilising the technological limitations of the time to capture its spirit. An astute interpreter of roots-based music, Snooks La Vie performs with an electrifying energy and maturity. Snooks says he wanted to keep the record stripped back with lots of space to showcase the songs in their truest form, so the album was recorded with just guitars, bass, drums & harmonica.

Recorded in only four days, the album was produced by legendary Melbourne songwriter/producer Charles Jenkins (who plays on some album tracks), along with Jim Redgate, local and international guitar maker who engineered it. Inspired by some of his favourite artists such as Townes Van Zandt (of which he pays tribute to on the track 'Aeroplane Glue'), Waylon Jennings and Dwight Yoakam, the album features eleven tracks all penned by Snooks and takes the listener on a journey through Blues, Soul and Alt-country with a hint of Rockabilly.

"Another Place In Time" is a release that is proud and timeless, and conveys a deep personal honesty. It can be found at all good indie record shacks now, and the Adelaide Album Launch will take place Saturday 26 November at the Wheatsheaf Hotel.  The night will feature a stellar cast of musicians (“The Reprise”) backing Snooks for one night only.  Tickets available online now through OzTix.