From the Planet Buckwild

From the Planet Buckwild

Friday, October 12, 2012

I Just Really Like Dr. Dog

For my first post, in which I have complete freedom to write about whatever I want, why not write about my favorite band? So, the following is nothing but a timeline and summary, of DR. DOG
http://drdogmusic.com/

Dr. Dog's first officially released album was Toothbrush. It came out in 2002, and was filled with lo-fi recordings and folky swamp music, not being to well known, their recording equipment gave a psychedelic sound and feel.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1XG0N_DJ2o 

Dr. Dog then released an EP 4 years later Takers and Leavers. The album was much less lo-fi, and there music had softened down to a core with beautiful lyrics and great harmonizing tunes, along with a great variety of instruments. (Also includes one of my favorite songs)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrCe-mA_m14

After Takers and Leavers came EasyBeat, released in the same year. Easy beat strayed into indie rock, while remaining reminiscent of bands such as The Beatles.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=naNV3SivX0U

Then, in 2007, Dr. Dog released another full album, We All Belong. We All Belong was a real taste of Dr. Dog's unique style of music. Implementing string, percussion and wind, they wrapped together an album with feel good songs, catchy tunes, and meaningful lyrics.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdxcs3sx5pw

In 2008, Dr. Dog released their next album, Fate. When I first began listing to Dr. Dog, Fate was my favorite album. Just the incredible variety in music i displayed was incredible. Unlike most bands I had listened to, their songs didn't all sound the same. Some tracks were happy and quick while others were sad and rueful, and near the end, a few extreme blues and rock songs.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XVVAIBBq-A

Dr. Dog's next album was released in 2010, and named Shame, Shame. Shame, Shame was full of beautiful harmonies, along with piano and organs. Along with a broad brass section.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmZQpbNK7t4

This year, Dr. Dog released two albums, the first one. Be the Void was mostly a ballad of indie rock, and there on musical style, using many interesting instruments and noises out of the ordinary, but sounding great as a whole.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmq7MSwUUAQ

And the most recent album is Wild Race, released this month, it's very much more rock and role, while keeping the great indie vibe.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjF6MuJrhB4


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