The Field Mice - snowball

The iconic Sarah band, after a number of amazing singles, was given the chance to see what they could do with a long player. Snowball, with its simple design and pink sleeve, was the result and is quite simply an amazing album, a high point in indie pop. A signpost to a million possibilities. A true alternative to mainstream drivel.

The 8 tracks are book ended by the two sides of the Field Mice coin. "Lets kiss and make up" is a more straightforward track compared to some of the later ones but wonderful and inventive all the same pop song. "Letting go" is an atmospheric epic. Multi-layered and spacial, this remains one of my all-time favourite songs.

Its all here, great songs, pop melodies and sonic experimentation. Almost whispered vocals, chords in all the right places. Special mention must also be made for "End of the affair" with its mesmeric tune but they are all special moments. The music is often so simple but but also so so effective. You can tell i loved this can't you?