Snorkel - Past Still Present Tense (2025)

The London-based experimental collective Snorkel has unveiled their third studio album, Past Still Present Tense, released via Slowfoot Records. This extensive double album, comprising 19 tracks, is positioned by the artists as both a retrospective of the group's evolution and a vector for their future development. The album's musical palette combines elements of Krautrock, dub, avant-funk, free improvisation, and jazz, creating a unique hypnotic groove.

A wide arsenal of instruments was utilized in the recording, ranging from rare vintage synthesizers (Arp Axxe, Juno 106) to a traditional Ghanaian xylophone. Critics have highly praised the work, noting the successful synthesis of "organic" and "mechanical" sounds, a sci-fi atmosphere, and complex rhythmic structures. Reviewers emphasize that despite its experimental nature and genre diversity, the album is perceived as a cohesive and compelling work, placing the group back at the forefront of contemporary music.

Tracklist:
1-1 Snorkel - Night Flight [6:05]
1-2 Snorkel - Ogotemmeli [4:12]
1-3 Snorkel - Rattled and Snaked [2:46]
1-4 Snorkel - Go South [2:45]
1-5 Snorkel - Black Wave Breaks [5:11]
1-6 Snorkel - Sirene [3:33]
1-7 Snorkel - Word Repellent [5:46]
1-8 Snorkel - Snacking [2:16]
1-9 Snorkel - Bruised Crews [3:20]
1-10 Snorkel - Flash Flood [5:26]
1-11 Snorkel - All Before And After All [7:02]
1-12 Snorkel - High [3:35]
1-13 Snorkel - Eat Your Head Out [5:30]
1-14 Snorkel - My Friend Electric [2:21]
1-15 Snorkel - Clouded Chords [2:44]
1-16 Snorkel - Ground Swell [5:33]
1-17 Snorkel - No One Home [4:27]
1-18 Snorkel - Leaving Jet Trails… [7:19]
1-19 Snorkel - The Wasp Factory [3:16]