If you folks aren't already familiar with Sneaker Pimps, check them out! They are absolutely amazing! They have three albums out so far with the fourth nearly finished again*. Becoming X, the Pimps' first album, is the musical equivalent of someone shitting in your ears, thanks to the disgustingly pretty voice of Kelli Dayton. The music on Becoming X isn't too bad, but Kelli's vocals don't fit the music at all, making it unbearable to listen to. Fortunately, Kelli left the band after the first album, leaving Chris Corner to take over on vocals. The Pimps' second album, Splinter, is a masterpiece. It's very different than Becoming X. I suck at labeling music, but I always classify Splinter as mellow, atmospheric rock. Bloodsport, my favorite album by any artist, while different than Splinter, is also brilliant. It's more upbeat and more inviting for those who like to dance. I don't really know how to describe other than to say it's incredible. I recommend you give each album a listen as they're all really different and while you may not like one, you might love the others. I can't stand Becoming X, but I'm in love with both Splinter and Bloodsport.

EDIT: You can now listen to a few live tracks here.

*The Pimps fourth album was finished back in May of 2003, but has since been altered. Chris Corner, lead singer of the Pimps, is soon to release the debut album (and DVD!!) for his solo project, I AM X, possibly in March. Several of the tracks that were originally on the Sneaker Pimps' fourth album have since moved to the I AM X album, and so the band had to go back and record some new material to fill the gaps, hence it being nearly finish again.

[Edited on 11-2-2004 by Schwowsers]

i love the 'becoming x' album!! and in my opinion, her sweet sweet voice does fit their atmospheric music very good!
i never really listened to the later records...

Incase you folks didn't notice, I added a link to some clips in my original post. You can also just click here.

Come on!!! Where is the love for the 'Pimps! At least check out the tracks I posted!

Sorry schwowsers no love for the pimps from me.. I saw them with the original female singer a couple of times and i saw them with the male singer as the servant supported them a couple of times and they never did nothing for me.. When they played at the ICA a few years ago Madonna and Natale Imbruliga were there.. and a right spoilt pair of cows they were too.stopping people entering the main room cos they wanted to get up for a piss or something..

I'm glad you guys in England got stuck with Madonna! Please don't send her back!

Yeah man, I got one of their songs on the "Spawn , the movie" album a few years ago, they've been around for a while, I think they paired up with Korn or somebody to do their song....I don't know... Yeah man I'll have to check them out sometime, thanks for the input yo!

Peace! "Right about now, the Funk Soul Brothas, Check em' out now, the Funk Soul Brothas!!!" ~Fat Boy Slim

Didn't they do "Spin, Spin Sugar"? I like that song.....kinda sexxy and moody....other than that I don't know....

Yah know what song I love, it's from years ago, and it's really the only song I like by them and it's a remake:

"Do you think I'm Sexxy"---The Revolting Cocks---redo of Rod Stewarts version.

What an awesome cover....love it, love it! It makes me feel all funny inside!:wow:

If you guys really do give their newer stuff a listen, I think you'll be very surprised. They're not the same band they were when they recorded Becoming X and other songs from that era, such as Long Hard Road Out of Hell. I hate Becoming X, but their other two albums are unbelievably wonderful.

i like the sneaker pimps....I remember like 3 years ago iwanted one of their cd's sooo badly but i never found it so i just forgot about them until now with this post. cool i never got to order any of their cd's online because my parents never let buy anything of the net, no matter how legit.

You should be able to pick up both Becoming X and Bloodsport in the US. If you can't find a store with either of them in stock, you can always have the store order it for you. That way you don't have to worry about being scammed on the net. Anyhoo, definitely check out Bloodsport as it's incredible.