San Francisco's Sneetches feature the classic pop songwriting talents of vocalist/guitarist Mike Levy and guitarist Matt Carges, plus the British-born rhythm section of Alejandro "Alec" Palao (bass, formerly of the Stingrays) and Daniel Swan (drums, formerly of the Cortinas). Although the Sneetches wrote bright, sunny pop melodies, their lyrics were often introspective and downbeat. Eight demo tracks recorded as a trio with Levy on bass were released as Lights Out! With the Sneetches by the U.