Dr Dog - Be The Void (09/05/2012)
Be The Void is Dr. Dog’s seventh album, not including EP’s or vinyl. The album has lived up to the sound of the band and provides another eclectic CD for fan to add to their iTunes library.
The sound has a kind of bouncy feel to it; it is an album that just begs a listener to listen again and again. Dr. Dog has a pop-rock sound that is strongly influenced by bands of the sixties.
The earlier recordings have a lo-fi sound and reflect pop of indie rock bands of the nineties. The band has a strong garage sound that has not been lost in the more hi-fi recording style they have taken up.
The genres they are listed as being include psychedelic rock, indie rock, and baroque pop. This blend is something very individual about the group that is just great to feel in the album. The inspirations of the band have given the band a sound that could never be forgotten.
The album opens with a very organic recording style. The track “Lonesome” sounds like a live performance and is a great introductory track to the album. The chorus of this song is simple but utterly brilliant; fun to sing and great to hear.
“That Old Black Hole” is a single and is much less indie rock than the opening track. The track is more natural sounding than a lot of modern recording but radar sound and random beeping certainly remind you this band is a modern step into the past and future.
“Warrior Man” is a clash of future and past in a song that really just sounds perfect. The song and sound of the song provides a calm atmosphere and an image of a beautiful calm day to me but to anyone this song is sure to bring out positive memories.
“How Long Must I Wait” sounds like a mix of old jazz, dance hall and rock influences. The melody in the song is fun to follow; the song is a really relaxed fun song.
The track “Big Girl” is reminiscent of The Who at times and is a highlight of the album. Other highlights include “How Long Must I Wait”, “Vampire” and “Warrior Man”.
Scott has described Be The Void as borrowing stylistically from Shame Shame, but with a hearty injection of their live shows. This is a statement, which shows what one can expect from the album. The live feeling of the CD is one of the most important highlights and is evident in every moment of the tracks.
Casey Cunningham
The sound has a kind of bouncy feel to it; it is an album that just begs a listener to listen again and again. Dr. Dog has a pop-rock sound that is strongly influenced by bands of the sixties.
The earlier recordings have a lo-fi sound and reflect pop of indie rock bands of the nineties. The band has a strong garage sound that has not been lost in the more hi-fi recording style they have taken up.
The genres they are listed as being include psychedelic rock, indie rock, and baroque pop. This blend is something very individual about the group that is just great to feel in the album. The inspirations of the band have given the band a sound that could never be forgotten.
The album opens with a very organic recording style. The track “Lonesome” sounds like a live performance and is a great introductory track to the album. The chorus of this song is simple but utterly brilliant; fun to sing and great to hear.
“That Old Black Hole” is a single and is much less indie rock than the opening track. The track is more natural sounding than a lot of modern recording but radar sound and random beeping certainly remind you this band is a modern step into the past and future.
“Warrior Man” is a clash of future and past in a song that really just sounds perfect. The song and sound of the song provides a calm atmosphere and an image of a beautiful calm day to me but to anyone this song is sure to bring out positive memories.
“How Long Must I Wait” sounds like a mix of old jazz, dance hall and rock influences. The melody in the song is fun to follow; the song is a really relaxed fun song.
The track “Big Girl” is reminiscent of The Who at times and is a highlight of the album. Other highlights include “How Long Must I Wait”, “Vampire” and “Warrior Man”.
Scott has described Be The Void as borrowing stylistically from Shame Shame, but with a hearty injection of their live shows. This is a statement, which shows what one can expect from the album. The live feeling of the CD is one of the most important highlights and is evident in every moment of the tracks.
Casey Cunningham