Dr. Dog have been steadily refining their sound since the unexpected success of Easy Beat, and Fate continues that trend. They've still got all the right classic rock moves, clever production ideas, and the ragged-but-right vocals and bouncy bass of Toby Leaman and Scott McMicken's tough guitar and sweet vocals. It sounds much like We All Belong, but this time out there are also some really nice string and horn arrangements and a bit more utilization of studio production. But a nice studio can be a double-edged sword. The songs sound great, but at times it seems that the detail and adornment are more important than the songs (most noticeably on the opener, which is nearly swallowed by backing vocals). The sound effects that link the songs and clumsy tape edits seem a tad forced (as if to replace some of the genuine weirdness on some of Easy Beat), and some of the titles and lyrical themes seem recycled from We All Belong. That being said, Fate is still a thoroughly enjoyable album from a fine band.
First for this one...Caesarthen for this sweet one...Molly Mostly for music though, it's this one...Dr. Dog Dr. Dog has won over my heart, as every other dog in my life has. Their latest album Fate, as said in an article from the man (Mr. Zoot) who introduced me to the phenomenal band is "the record Dr. Dog were destined to make, a timeless yet contemporary distillation of the band's open-ar...
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Dr Dog has not yet achieved the recognition they deserve. Delightfuly, deliberately retro in their approach they often recall the heyday of British Psychedelia, in all it's goofy glorius splendor.
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Philadelphia based psychedelic rockers Dr. Dog have had their share of ups in down in recent times. The group is set to kick off a whirlwind tour, from Brooklyn to Berlin, in support of their upcoming 5th full length album Fate (Park The Van). The group explains it as an "album Dr. Dog were destined to make", mainly due to the fact that the opportunity to bring new elements into their recordin...
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Looks like vintage indie rockers Dr. Dog shaved and cut their hair a bit since the last time they toured. This summer the Philly-based band release their fifth studio album. Fate will be available on iTunes starting July 15th with an exclusive track, live music video, and booklet, and then a week later on July 22nd at all other music stores.Fate's first single "The Old Days," not to be confused...
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First for this one...Caesarthen for this sweet one...Molly Mostly for music though, it's this one...Dr. Dog Dr. Dog has won over my heart, as every other dog in my life has. Their latest album Fate, as said in an article from the man (Mr. Zoot) who introduced me to the phenomenal band is "the record Dr. Dog were destined to make, a timeless yet contemporary distillation of the band's open-ar...
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SO gotta go. w/ Delta Spirit and Hacienda-----------------------Club Hell / 73 Richmond St. Providence RI----------------------- $12 Advance | $14 Day of Doors 7 pm | Show 8 pm
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Dear Self,Are you getting a little slow in your old age, you old bastard? Can't figure out what selection to play next. Let me make the decision for you. Listen to Dr. Dog more, dude.... Like when you're sitting in the car, spinning through the menu on your Ipod..... just spin it to the D section. you know, past DeVotchka, past Dinosaur JR, and a little bit after Do Make Say Think... hey, wat...
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MISSING! MOOSE on the LOOSEAt our recent Amoeba in-store performance in Hollywood I had the misfortune of being separated from a beloved plastic Moose, or rather: it from me.This Moose was given to me by a dear friend and is inscribed with the word "ALASKA" on one flank and "DR. DOG" on the inverse. For the past year, the Moose has ridden along on the handle of my stand at each and every show. ...
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The mayor of Batman, Turkey, is suing Warner Bros. and The Dark Knight director Christopher Nolan for using the Cape Crusader's name without the city's permission.Variety reports Huseyin Kalkan, mayor of the predominantly Kurdish town located in the Batman province of Turkey on the Batman River, is preparing to file a series of charges against Nolan and Warner Bros. for royalties from the block...
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I know this may make it seem like I'm a one trick pony or that I am obsessive...but I have to talk about Dr. Dog.....AGAIN I purchased Fate at midnight on itunes and i have been listening to it ever since. It is just so AMAZING!!!! I told my bestest last night that if it came down to it and i had to choose between eating cake for the rest of my life or getting to listen to Fate....I would choo...
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Speaking of Dr. Dog and Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, I forgot to post the lineup on this when it got posted. Or was it just posted today? I didn’t make it out for this at all last year, but you can believe I’ll be in Golden Gate Park for most of that weekend. [...]Related posts:Tour Dates: Dr. Dog Hit Camp Bisco, Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, Etc.2008 Telluride Bluegrass| Lineup Announced2007 Te
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" entity_media_id="" height=344 src="http://static.uber.com/images/spacer.gif" title="Embedded Media - Dr. Dog- The Ark" unselectable="on" width=425>Dr. Dog- The ArkDr Dog just released the video for their wonderful tune "The Ark." Apparently, Kanye West is a big fan of the Adam Kurland & Panoptic directed piece and called it "beautiful" on his blog. So Kanye digs Dr Dog? Not bad! You can catch...
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I've been obsessed with Dr. Dog's song "The Ark" since the release of their latest album, Fate. The video is not exactly what I was expecting, given all the biblical references in the track. There's an element of gore, so take caution if you aren't into the sight of blood dripping from a singing severed [...]
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I like this a bunch. Not sure if it's because I dig the song so much or because the video is appealing. Does it matter either way? You should still watch it and tell us what you think. It's certainly the best Dr. Dog video yet! Dr. Dog's Fate is out now on Park the Van [...]~~
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| 1 The Breeze |
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| 2 Hang On |
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| 3 The Old Days |
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| 4 Army of Ancients |
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| 5 The Rabbit, the Bat, and the Reindeer |
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| 6 The Ark |
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| 7 From |
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| 8 100 Years |
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| 9 Uncovering the Old |
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| 10 The Beach |
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| 11 My Friend |
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