Snapper (band)

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Snapper
Origin Dunedin, New Zealand
Genres Indie rock, experimental rock, Dunedin sound
Years active1988–1996
Labels
Past members

Snapper were a New Zealand band that formed in Dunedin in 1988. They released two studio albums.

Contents

Discography

Albums

List of albums
TitleAlbum details
Shotgun Blossom
  • Released: 1990
  • Label: Flying Nun Records (FNCD216)
  • Format: CD, LP, Cassette
ADM
  • Released: 1996 [1] [2]
  • Label: Flying Nun Records (FNCD294)
  • Format: CD, LP, Cassette

Extended plays

List of EPs, with New Zealand chart positions
TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart
positions
NZ
[3]
Snapper 49

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References

  1. "Snapper | Biography & History". AllMusic.
  2. "Snapper - AudioCulture". www.audioculture.co.nz.
  3. "Snapper Discography". charts.nz. Retrieved 21 August 2021.