Alt-J, Hit Me Like That Snare | Wacky Wednesday

On Wacky Wednesday, British indie-rock collective Alt-J gives us the kinky, naughty “Hit Me Like That Snare.”  

Wacky Wednesday is reserved for an intriguing song or piece of music that’s out of the ordinary – definitely ear catching.  What better way to celebrate hump day, right?  Let’s get wacky on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 with an instrument lesson, shall we? Take it away Alt-J and totally “Hit Me Like That Snare!”

Alt-J – a Mac command for a triangle (∆) as well as a critically acclaimed, British indie-rock band.  In 2017, the band returned with its third studio album, Relaxer.  The collective definitely showcases their sexual side on the kinky “Hit Me Like That Snare.”  Yes, this record is tailor-made for Wacky Wednesday, sigh! “Hit Me Like That Snare” is risqué, but the give Alt-J credit for the concept. Chocked-full of energy and swagger, sex ‘dominates’ – no pun intended! On the first verse, Joe Newman sings:

“I’m fucking loose, you’re gorgeous, I don’t care
Come closer, baby, slap me like that snare.”

Ultimately, “Hit Me Like That Snare” record is totally over the top.  Even the suggestive moments are nasty to say the least.  At the end, Newman continues to flex unapologetic lustfulness, bitingly singing:

“We are dangerous teenagers
We are dangerous teenagers
Fuck you, I’ll do what I want to do.”

Yeah, that snare drum is, um, something else, and quite oversexed. Worth noting, “Hit Me Like That Snare” appeared earlier on the playlist 13 Entertaining Songs That Reference Musical Instruments.

Alt-J • Relaxer • Atlantic • 2017

Photo Credit: Atlantic