Sneaky Feelings
Sneaky Feelings were a 1980s New Zealand pop/rock band, led by Matthew Bannister, who recorded on the Flying Nun label. Initially recording with the line-up of Bannister (guitar), David Pine (guitar), Kat Tyrie (bass) and Martin Durrant (drums), Tyrie was replaced by John Kelcher early in the band's career. Durrant left shortly before the band's demise, and was replaced by Ross Burge.
Sneaky Feelings were unusual among Dunedin Sound bands in that all four members of the band sang and several of the members wrote material. Read Full BioSneaky Feelings were a 1980s New Zealand pop/rock band, led by Matthew Bannister, who recorded on the Flying Nun label. Initially recording with the line-up of Bannister (guitar), David Pine (guitar), Kat Tyrie (bass) and Martin Durrant (drums), Tyrie was replaced by John Kelcher early in the band's career. Durrant left shortly before the band's demise, and was replaced by Ross Burge.
Sneaky Feelings were unusual among Dunedin Sound bands in that all four members of the band sang and several of the members wrote material. The jangle sound of the guitars and layered vocals drew their influence from the music of the Byrds and the Beatles, and comparisons can be made with some of California's Paisley Underground bands.
The band's name comes from a song by Elvis Costello, "Sneaky Feelings", which is on his debut album My Aim Is True (1977).
Sneaky Feelings were unusual among Dunedin Sound bands in that all four members of the band sang and several of the members wrote material. Read Full BioSneaky Feelings were a 1980s New Zealand pop/rock band, led by Matthew Bannister, who recorded on the Flying Nun label. Initially recording with the line-up of Bannister (guitar), David Pine (guitar), Kat Tyrie (bass) and Martin Durrant (drums), Tyrie was replaced by John Kelcher early in the band's career. Durrant left shortly before the band's demise, and was replaced by Ross Burge.
Sneaky Feelings were unusual among Dunedin Sound bands in that all four members of the band sang and several of the members wrote material. The jangle sound of the guitars and layered vocals drew their influence from the music of the Byrds and the Beatles, and comparisons can be made with some of California's Paisley Underground bands.
The band's name comes from a song by Elvis Costello, "Sneaky Feelings", which is on his debut album My Aim Is True (1977).
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Sneaky Feelings Lyrics
We have lyrics for these tracks by Sneaky Feelings:
Not To Take Sides You always want to be so rude You′re happy whenever you…
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fossilmatic
One of the best guitar solos ever committed to tape by a NZ band.
Dirk Meatwhistle
@Mr C Quality, not quantity
Mr C
Maybe true, but you have only ever had 3 bands!
S R
Man I so agree. I LOVE that solo
James Kohler
Just finished reading Positively George Street and only visited Dunedin for the first time ever last year. Many bands I technically prefer, but none other than this particular song and its opening, sweeping, majestic yet strangely dissonant chord invoke
that city's strange charm and beauty in a finer way. I think Bannister is rightful in some of his resentment towards his band's reputation. But it's a tough road... oh well. At least the music's great. I'm sure that sits deep in his heart.
Yvonne Holtslag
Always loved this timeless, beautiful song
Pat Simmonds
I held this record in my hands and put it on a record player. That's how old I am.
Craig Butler
Lovely track, missed it back then, sounds timeless. Thanks for posting it.
tracy clements
Love the Sneakys. still sounds great. Dunedin looking great too
keith anderson
i remember seeing this on RWP back in the 80s. It has aged very well.