Sharp, tuneful, but retaining the ragged dissonance of their earlier records,
We Became Snakes is probably the
Saccharine Trust record to own. Produced by
Mike Watt,
Snakes is the most coherent and focused of the
Trust discography, but that in no way means it's significantly less adventurous, rigorously demanding, or fun. Perhaps due to
Watt's presence, the rhythm section sounds beefed up and keeps the rest of the band in line, but never puts a stranglehold on the possibilities inherent in free improvisation. Not exactly what you'd call a groovefest,
Snakes is the best place to get a taste of what
Saccharine Trust was up to. ~ John Dougan