Snaith previously recorded under the stage name Manitoba, but changed it in 2004 under threat of an American lawsuit by Richard "Handsome Dick" Manitoba , who had never actually released music under the 'Manitoba' moniker. As Snaith himself commented, "It's like The Smiths suing John Smith or something".
Uninterested in and unable to afford the contest, Snaith opted to rename his project.
Snaith is quoted as saying that he chose the name "Caribou" while on an LSD trip with friends in the Canadian wilderness.
Snaith usually performs with a live band when playing gigs, often assuming the role of percussionist (as well as electronic composition, he is an extremely accomplished drummer). Sets also often include complex video projections on a large screen, a DVD of which was released in November 2005.
"In music I will have an idea to put some different sounds together or a melody that meshes with a chord sequence or a sonic mood," said Snaith in an interview. "I'm not the type of person who takes physical things apart and plays around with them, but I like taking mental ideas apart and playing around with them. That's what appeals to me about what I've spent my life doing."
Considered by many to be his strongest album yet, it is packed full with lush, psychedelic electronica with 60's-inspired vocals and truly mesmerizing production.
out of it here is the track "after hours". a strong, energetic psychedelic song for burning summer nights or a trip in your head.
download (right click+save as) caribou - after hours
and when you like it click here download the album andorra
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