Reviews
"What a great idea for a song. It's funny and touching and I love the way you tell a story." - Nerina Pallot, about Cupid's Dating Agency
"This is a brilliant all round album, very clever lyrics and very "hummable" catchy tunes. Hattie's music should appeal to a lot of different people, especially women - a couple of the tracks totally epitomize feelings we've all had at one time or another". BW on amazon.co.uk
"Hattie Snooks is a young singer/songwriter who has just graduated from the Brighton Institute of Music. She has been described as "quirky" and "unique" but I just think she writes great songs! This is good pop music which is played and produced well, and shows off Hatties vocal range. The lyrics are witty and, at times, take unexpected turns. The music is varied, in parts catchy, in other parts simply hauntingly beautiful. Many people favour the first track "Jericho", whilst others prefer the witty lyrics of "Cupid's Dating Agency" or "Modern Day Hero". Personally, my favourite track is "The Birds". The amazing low note on the word "tonight" gives me goose bumps". JES on amazon.co.uk
"I was really pleased to see Cupids Dating Agency on I-tunes top song!" Terry on Andover Sound
""Good to hear how well it's going for Hattie! Keep playing her music" Dan on Andover Sound
"Hattie Snooks and her band took to the stage next, sending me into spasms of excitement regarding her cellist and his frankly magnificent facial hair. What was more, the excitement was maintained as they continued, showcasing a range of musical styles to create a set which was quite, quite magical. The first song kicked off with a sound reminding me of Portishead, before the pace was picked up for a bubbly and charismatic chorus, the sound of the cello sailing alongside the vocals. The style was changed completely for the next song, an incessant, choppy guitar sound supporting Hattie’s vocals, which are simultaneously wistful, delicate and yet full – all of which arriving seemingly effortlessly, gliding past the sound of the cello. A cover followed, of Nerina Pallot’s “Real Late Starter”, poppier than what we had heard so far but working just as successfully. Mid song beat boxing showcased a sense of humour, with Hattie proclaiming she “likes that one. It’s fun”, a sentiment I was forced to agree with. The next song moved me to record that it was “vaudeville to a degree not seen at The Barn since Louis Barrabbas”, and whilst uncertain if my choice of musical theatre genre is correct, consensus was that it defiantly had a dark, Victorian, possibly Parisian style – if that makes sense. It did at the time… And then it was time for the last song, which made Hattie sad and made me sad too. I was cheered, however, by the song itself, which was a bit like ‘I’d Like to Teach the World to Sing” in all the right ways – upbeat, summery, twee and lovely. And then, as a final treat, there WAS one more. And it had more beat boxing – to the extent the cellist put down his instrument to concentrate on it. A cover of ‘Gotta Get Thru This’ was our final treat of the evening, the band demonstrating their versatility and an occasionally diva like quality to Hattie’s voice" - Lynn Hastie
"With melodies played on the heartstrings and bittersweet, honest lyrics spun between them , Hattie Snooks’ particular blend of folk, jazz and pop is easy to fall in love with. Hattie doesn’t just sing songs on Bon Appétit, she weaves a tapestry of tales, moving effortlessly between lighthearted self deprecation and poignant reflection on romance games won and lost." - Jay, Pintsize Promotions
"Today I'm having a relaxing day after a busy end to last week. After ages staying in I went to two gigs on Thursday. I started out at the launch of Hattie Snooks' new EP, Bon Appetit. It's absolutely stunning and I've been playing it repeatedly. My favourite track is the first, Jericho, which made an amazing opening to Thursday's performance". - James Burt's weblog
