solace Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 So I had to sneak a peak over the weekend... I will have to disagree wholeheartedly about it being below average, or disappointing... I absolutely love it so far. I can see how one might be looking for the poppier sound of their last two albums, but this one goes back to the Easy Beat and pre-Easy Beat days. It's very raw, very gritty, very free... Brilliant. Looking forward to picking up the hard copy today. i like it more than the last one for sure... but not quite as much as We All Belong or Easy Beat Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rareair Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 So I had to sneak a peak over the weekend... I will have to disagree wholeheartedly about it being below average, or disappointing... I absolutely love it so far. I can see how one might be looking for the poppier sound of their last two albums, but this one goes back to the Easy Beat and pre-Easy Beat days. It's very raw, very gritty, very free... Brilliant. Looking forward to picking up the hard copy today. excellent. getting it today. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
indy81 Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I like these guys a lot, but some of these songs cross the line that separates "catchy" and "annoying." Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lamradio Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 They are on Conan tonight. Funny how on Conans website, it says: "Dr. Dog Their new album is Enter the Void" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beltmann Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 I really like Gaspar Noe's movie, but I'm pretty sure Dr. Dog doesn't want their new album to be conflated with a movie about a dead junkie floating through the ether, experiencing all sorts of sordid aspects of Tokyo. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lamradio Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 This album is awesome.. It has so much personality.. So many go to songs... "How Long Must I Wait" is probably my favorite, "Heavy Light" is a close second. And of course, Toby's bass playing is second to none. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scalzunfield Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 This album is awesome.. It has so much personality.. So many go to songs... "How Long Must I Wait" is probably my favorite, "Heavy Light" is a close second. And of course, Toby's bass playing is second to none.I find it to be a very slow grower. Some songs I'm totally coming around to (both the ones you mentioned), but "Warrior Man" is extremely cringe-worthy. I do like it better as a whole album than Shame Shame but will still take Fate or We All Belong any day. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lamradio Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 I was hooked on first listen. Easy Beat is still my favorite Dr. Dog record though.... That might be why I like this one so much, it's raw and experimental like Easy Beat.. Warrior Man is one of my favorites.. Very Beatles-esque. I typically like Scott's songs better, but like RainDog mentioned, Toby really hits it out of the park on this record. Edit: I might actually be one of the few that likes Warrior Man.. lol.. Pitchfork competely destroyed that song in their review, but who really takes Pitchfork seriously anymore.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rareair Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 i am enjoying it but was surprised they included a strokes cover. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RainDogToo Posted February 14, 2012 Author Share Posted February 14, 2012 i am enjoying it but was surprised they included a strokes cover. A Strokes cover? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IRememberDBoon Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 i kept singing that old black hole over and over in my head last night. must be catchy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rareair Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 A Strokes cover? "these days" reminds me of a strokes song from their first album. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lamradio Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 "these days" reminds me of a strokes song from their first album. Seriously, it is a Strokes song with a different singer. Where the hell have the Strokes been lately anyway? Oh yeah, they are writing tunes for Dr. Dog. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DewieCox Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Seriously, it is a Strokes song with a different singer. Where the hell have the Strokes been lately anyway? Oh yeah, they are writing tunes for Dr. Dog. I really like Is This It and These Days really does have some similarities to This Modern Age, but it's far from a ripoff. There were even a few other songs on the album that rareair could've been talking about. I think Dr. Dog did it better than any of the Strokes examples. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lamradio Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 Yeah, I wasn't bashing the song at all.. I really like the tune, but it is very Strokes... Which isn't a bad thing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stooka Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 Dr Dog has a way of not really impressing you at first, but after just a few listens you're finding yourself singing their songs whilst taking your morning shower. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lamradio Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 So does anyone know typically when a ACL performance is aired after the taping? I'd like to know when to start checking for Dr. Dog's performance.. Can't miss it.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RainDogToo Posted June 26, 2012 Author Share Posted June 26, 2012 So does anyone know typically when a ACL performance is aired after the taping? I'd like to know when to start checking for Dr. Dog's performance.. Can't miss it.. Didn't the guy who introduced them say November? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lamradio Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 I wouldn't know, unfortunately I didn't get to see the performance. I'll plan on keeping an eye out for November then. Thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RainDogToo Posted June 26, 2012 Author Share Posted June 26, 2012 I wouldn't know, unfortunately I didn't get to see the performance. I'll plan on keeping an eye out for November then. Thanks. Ah, that's too bad. They killed it! Here was their set: Shadow PeopleStrangerThat Old Black HoleThe ArkThe BreezeHang OnWhere'd All the Time Go?Shame, ShameDo the TrickLonesomeJackie Wants a Black EyeSomedayI Only Wear BlueVampireFromThese DaysHeavy LightThe BeachThe Rabbit the Bat & ReindeerDie Die DieHeart it Races Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lamradio Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 Wow, that's an all-star set. I'm glad they finally got their spot on ACL.. They have been long overdue. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RainDogToo Posted June 26, 2012 Author Share Posted June 26, 2012 I know, I've been waiting for years. With each album I kept thinking, this will be the year. I wonder if they'll get the full hour time slot or not. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lamradio Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 My guess would be they probably won't get the full hour. They are on the lower end of the popularity spectrum, which is not a bad thing.. Pretty much everyone I tell about Dr. Dog says "Dr. Who?". But the people that do know them are well aware of their awesomeness... One of the few bands (might even be the only band I know) that will never.. I repeat never disappoint at their live shows... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RainDogToo Posted June 26, 2012 Author Share Posted June 26, 2012 Looks like the air date will be October 27th. https://www.facebook...402954709756220 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lamradio Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Cool. Thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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