Dr. Dog - B-Room (10/02/2014)
The new album B-Room by Dr.Dog plays a lot like a soundtrack to the feel good seventies movies we all know and love, minus the tacky perms and flared jeans.
Broken Heart is an early favourite, and a track that has received a bit of airplay due to its perfection. Lead singer Scott McMicken moans his pain alongside a quaking guitar as he sings, “You won’t believe me, just look at my chest”.
Continuing to churn out quality tracks Minding the Usher serves as a bluesy number for the album with its smooth and simple beat.
Distant Light is definitely a highlight and something that would no doubt be blasted from the radio of a 1946 sky blue Cadillac as it travels down Route 66. Or maybe that’s just me. The lyrics are catchy, just the way they should be, and although the song has a simple beat the break in between gives the guitarist a chance to show off their skills.
Taken separately the elements of Long Way Down are incredible, but when put together there’s something that’s just not right. Rather than gently echoing in your mind they rattle and collide in the most unpleasant way. That’s not to say the vocals, drum or saxophone aren’t amazing, they just don’t mesh.
Just when you feel disheartened about what Dr Dog have to offer, they knock you back with the stellar Cuckoo. Listening to the combined vocals, percussion and rambling guitar is a fine example of something that works. Evidently, this track becomes the standout of the album and one worthy of placing into your ‘Funky Tunes’ playlist on your iPod, and if you don’t have one, I suggest you make one now.
If you’re one for making playlists, Nellie should also be added to you’re next lovers mix, and if she’s called Nellie that’s even better. This track is reminiscent of Mandy by Barry Manilow, in that you can’t help but shout out some unknown woman’s name, knowing very well that she’s broken a few hearts.
Something that is clear in B-Room is the broad range of influences and genres that Dr Dog has covered. Each track is different from the last and, although maintaining their psychedelic rock sound, has offered something new this time around. There’s even a little country toe tapping thrown in for good measure with their track Phenomenon.
Amanda Sherring
Broken Heart is an early favourite, and a track that has received a bit of airplay due to its perfection. Lead singer Scott McMicken moans his pain alongside a quaking guitar as he sings, “You won’t believe me, just look at my chest”.
Continuing to churn out quality tracks Minding the Usher serves as a bluesy number for the album with its smooth and simple beat.
Distant Light is definitely a highlight and something that would no doubt be blasted from the radio of a 1946 sky blue Cadillac as it travels down Route 66. Or maybe that’s just me. The lyrics are catchy, just the way they should be, and although the song has a simple beat the break in between gives the guitarist a chance to show off their skills.
Taken separately the elements of Long Way Down are incredible, but when put together there’s something that’s just not right. Rather than gently echoing in your mind they rattle and collide in the most unpleasant way. That’s not to say the vocals, drum or saxophone aren’t amazing, they just don’t mesh.
Just when you feel disheartened about what Dr Dog have to offer, they knock you back with the stellar Cuckoo. Listening to the combined vocals, percussion and rambling guitar is a fine example of something that works. Evidently, this track becomes the standout of the album and one worthy of placing into your ‘Funky Tunes’ playlist on your iPod, and if you don’t have one, I suggest you make one now.
If you’re one for making playlists, Nellie should also be added to you’re next lovers mix, and if she’s called Nellie that’s even better. This track is reminiscent of Mandy by Barry Manilow, in that you can’t help but shout out some unknown woman’s name, knowing very well that she’s broken a few hearts.
Something that is clear in B-Room is the broad range of influences and genres that Dr Dog has covered. Each track is different from the last and, although maintaining their psychedelic rock sound, has offered something new this time around. There’s even a little country toe tapping thrown in for good measure with their track Phenomenon.
Amanda Sherring