GENRE: Rock

LABEL: Third Man

REVIEWED: 14 October, 2025

RATING: 7.4/10

Snooper’s Worldwide is a bold leap forward — equal parts riotous and refined. The album spans roughly 28 minutes and delivers frenetic energy from start to finish, yet beneath the chaos lies a newfound clarity and ambition. 

One of the most striking developments is how the band leans into rhythm and repetition more overtly. They incorporate a vintage drum machine (a Zoom MRT-3) into their songwriting process, giving Worldwide a motorik pulse in tracks like the title song and “Star 6 9.”  This is contrasted with live instrumentation, stringed guitars, punchy drums, fuzz — so the record oscillates between synthetic propulsion and raw punk immediacy. 

Lyrically, singer Blair Tramel shows growth: the album is more introspective and verbose compared to their debut. Themes of pressure, voice, connection, and identity weave through songs like “Guard Dog” and “Blockhead.”  The unexpected cover of The Beatles’ “Come Together,” stripped down, sped up, and twisted into their vernacular, illustrates their willingness to reframe tradition through a punk lens. 

That said, Worldwide is not without its rough edges. A few critics note that the sonic aesthetic, for all its energy, risks becoming one-note over the album’s duration. Some riffs feel skeletal, and in places Tramel’s voice contends with dense textures, muddying clarity.  Still, the tighter mix and improved dynamics help offset moments of stagnation. 

In sum, Worldwide is an exhilarating, audacious record ,a defining moment for a band stepping beyond its DIY roots. It may not always stick the landing, but its ambition, speed, and unbridled creativity make it a compelling listen and a strong argument for Snooper’s rising influence in the punk/underground scene.