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{{Infobox album
{{Infobox album
| Name = The Psychedelic Swamp
| name = The Psychedelic Swamp
| Type = studio
| type = studio
| Artist = [[Dr. Dog]]
| artist = [[Dr. Dog]]
| Cover = File:Psychedelicswamp.jpg
| cover = File:Psychedelicswamp.jpg
| Released = {{start date|2016|02|5}}
| alt =
| released = {{start date|2016|02|5}}
| Genre = [[Indie rock]], [[Blues rock]], [[Neo-Psychedelia]]
| Length = 38:55
| recorded =
| Label = [[ANTI-]]
| venue =
| studio =
| Last album = ''[[B-Room]]''<br />(2013)
| genre = {{hlist|[[Indie rock]]|[[blues rock]]|[[neo-psychedelia]]}}
| This album = '''''The Psychedelic Swamp'''''<br />(2016)
| length = 38:55
| Next album = ''[[Abandoned Mansion]]''<br />(2016)}}
| label = [[Anti- (record label)|Anti-]]
| producer = {{hlist|Dr. Dog|Nathan Sabatino}}
| prev_title = [[B-Room]]
| prev_year = 2013
| next_title = [[Abandoned Mansion]]
| next_year = 2016
}}


'''''The Psychedelic Swamp''''' is the ninth album by [[psychedelic rock]] band [[Dr. Dog]]. It was released on February 5, 2016.<ref>[http://consequenceofsound.net/2016/01/stream-dr-dogs-new-version-of-the-psychedelic-swamp/], ''consequenceofsound.net'', retrieved on 01-28-2016</ref> It is the band's fourth release on the [[ANTI-]] record label, and is a revamped version of their unreleased debut LP. The album was produced and engineered by Nathan Sabatino.
'''''The Psychedelic Swamp''''' is the eighth album by [[psychedelic rock]] band [[Dr. Dog]]. It was recorded in 2001 and intended to be their debut album, but was rehashed, reproduced, and eventually released on February 5, 2016.<ref>[https://consequence.net/2016/01/stream-dr-dogs-new-version-of-the-psychedelic-swamp/], ''consequence.net'', retrieved on 01-28-2016</ref> It is the band's fourth release on the [[Anti- (record label)|Anti-]] record label, and is a revamped version of their unreleased debut LP. The album was produced and engineered by Nathan Sabatino.


==Album info==
==Release==
The album was made available for streaming on [[NPR]]'s website<ref>[https://www.npr.org/2016/01/27/463990634/first-listen-dr-dog-the-psychedelic-swamp NPR], ''npr.opg'', retrieved on 01-28-2016</ref> on January 27, 2016, 9 days before it was released. Two tracks were also made available prior to the album's release - "Badvertise" was released on November 6, 2015, followed with "Bring My Baby Back" on January 5, 2016.

==Reception==
{{Music ratings
| MC = 72/100<ref name=MC/>
| rev1 = [[AllMusic]]
| rev1Score = {{Rating|3.5|5}}<ref name=AM>{{Cite web |url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/the-psychedelic-swamp-mw0001421629 |title=The Psychedelic Swamp - Dr. Dog |website=[[AllMusic]] |publisher=[[All Media Network]] |last=Erlewine |first=Stephen Thomas |accessdate=April 29, 2019}}</ref>
| rev2 = [[The A.V. Club]]
| rev2Score = A−<ref name=AV>{{Cite web |url=https://www.avclub.com/mischief-and-melody-collide-in-dr-dog-s-psychedelic-sw-1798186479 |title=Mischief and melody collide in Dr. Dog's Psychedelic Swamp |website=[[The A.V. Club]] |publisher=[[Onion Inc]] |date=February 5, 2016 |last=Swedlund |first=Eric |access-date=April 29, 2019}}</ref>
| rev3 = ''[[Consequence of Sound]]''
| rev3Score = C−<ref name=CoS>{{Cite web |url=https://consequence.net/2016/02/album-review-dr-dog-the-psychedelic-swamp/ |title=Dr. Dog - The Psychedelic Swamp |work=[[Consequence of Sound]] |date=February 3, 2016 |last=McGrath |first=Mary Kate |accessdate=April 29, 2019}}</ref>
| rev4 = ''[[Drowned in Sound]]''
| rev4Score = 7/10<ref name=DiS>{{Cite web |url=http://drownedinsound.com/releases/19370/reviews/4149960 |title=Album Review: Dr Dog - The Psychedelic Swamp |work=[[Drowned in Sound]] |date=April 12, 2016 |last=Bemrose |first=Bekki |accessdate=April 29, 2019 |archive-date=February 1, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180201200722/http://drownedinsound.com/releases/19370/reviews/4149960 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
| rev5 = ''[[Under the Radar (magazine)|Under the Radar]]''
| rev5Score = {{Rating|7|10}}<ref name=UtR>{{Cite web |url=http://www.undertheradarmag.com/reviews/dr._dog_the_psychedelic_swamp/ |title=Dr. Dog: The Psychedelic Swamp (ANTI-) Review |work=[[Under the Radar (magazine)|Under the Radar]] |date=February 8, 2016 |last=Miller |first=Joshua M. |accessdate=April 29, 2019}}</ref>
}}


''The Psychedelic Swamp'' received positive reviews from critics. On [[Metacritic]], the album holds a score of 72/100 based on 9 reviews, indicating "generally favorable reviews".<ref name=MC>{{Cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/music/the-psychedelic-swamp/dr-dog |title=The Psychedelic Swamp by Dr. Dog Reviews and Tracks |website=[[Metacritic]] |publisher=[[CBS Interactive]] |accessdate=April 29, 2019}}</ref>
The album was made available for streaming on [[NPR]]'s website<ref>[http://www.npr.org/2016/01/27/463990634/first-listen-dr-dog-the-psychedelic-swamp NPR], ''npr.opg'', retrieved on 01-28-2016</ref> on January 27, 2016, 9 days before it was released. Two tracks were also made available prior to the album's release - "Badvertise" was released on November 6, 2015, followed with "Bring My Baby Back" on January 5, 2016.


==Track listing==
==Track listing==
{{Track listing
{{Track listing
| total_length = 38:55
| total_length = 38:55
| collapsed = no
| headline =
| headline =
| all_writing = [[Dr. Dog]], except where noted <ref>[https://drdogmusic.bandcamp.com/album/the-psychedelic-swamp The Psychedelic Swamp], ''bandcamp.com'', retrieved on 02-17-2016</ref>
| all_writing = [[Dr. Dog]], except where noted <ref>[https://drdogmusic.bandcamp.com/album/the-psychedelic-swamp The Psychedelic Swamp], ''bandcamp.com'', retrieved on 02-17-2016</ref>

| writing_credits = no


| title1 = Golden Hind
| title1 = Golden Hind
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==Personnel==
==Personnel==
Dr. Dog
'''Dr. Dog'''
*Toby Leaman - bass, vocals
*Toby Leaman - bass, vocals, [[Record producer|production]], [[Audio engineer|engineering]]
*Scott McMicken - guitar, vocals
*Scott McMicken - guitar, vocals, production, engineering
*Frank McElroy - guitar, vocals
*Doug O'Donnell - guitar, vocals, engineering
*Zach Miller - keyboards, vocals
*Frank McElroy - guitar, vocals, production, engineering
*Zach Miller - keyboards, production, engineering
*Eric Slick - drums
*Eric Slick - drums, production, engineering
*Dimitri Manos - percussion, Meatball's palace
*Dimitri Manos - percussion, Meatball's palace, production, engineering
*Doug O'Donnell - guitar, vocals


'''Additional personnel'''
Guests:
*Nathan Sabatino – production, engineering
*Backup singers on tracks 4, 6, 8 and 9: Mary McCool, Mel Krodman and Eppchez
*Brian Lucey – [[Mastering (audio)|mastering]]
*Saxophone on track 8: Mr. Tidypaws
*Tom Beach – technical assistance
*Matt Saunders – artwork
*Mary McCool – backing vocals (4, 6, 8)
*Mel Krodman – backing vocals (4, 6, 8)
*Eppchez – backing vocals (4, 6, 8)
*Mr. Tidypaws – saxophone (8)


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[https://www.npr.org/2016/01/27/463990634/first-listen-dr-dog-the-psychedelic-swamp First Listen: Dr. Dog, "The Psychedelic Swamp"] by ''[[NPR]]''.
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*[http://www.npr.org/2016/01/27/463990634/first-listen-dr-dog-the-psychedelic-swamp First Listen: Dr. Dog, "The Psychedelic Swamp"] by ''[[NPR]]''.


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Latest revision as of 04:18, 19 November 2024

The Psychedelic Swamp
Studio album by
ReleasedFebruary 5, 2016 (2016-02-05)
Genre
Length38:55
LabelAnti-
Producer
  • Dr. Dog
  • Nathan Sabatino
Dr. Dog chronology
B-Room
(2013)
The Psychedelic Swamp
(2016)
Abandoned Mansion
(2016)

The Psychedelic Swamp is the eighth album by psychedelic rock band Dr. Dog. It was recorded in 2001 and intended to be their debut album, but was rehashed, reproduced, and eventually released on February 5, 2016.[1] It is the band's fourth release on the Anti- record label, and is a revamped version of their unreleased debut LP. The album was produced and engineered by Nathan Sabatino.

Release

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The album was made available for streaming on NPR's website[2] on January 27, 2016, 9 days before it was released. Two tracks were also made available prior to the album's release - "Badvertise" was released on November 6, 2015, followed with "Bring My Baby Back" on January 5, 2016.

Reception

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Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
Metacritic72/100[3]
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[4]
The A.V. ClubA−[5]
Consequence of SoundC−[6]
Drowned in Sound7/10[7]
Under the Radar[8]

The Psychedelic Swamp received positive reviews from critics. On Metacritic, the album holds a score of 72/100 based on 9 reviews, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[3]

Track listing

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All tracks are written by Dr. Dog, except where noted [9]

No.TitleLength
1."Golden Hind" (Doug O'Donnell)3:12
2."Dead Record Player"3:31
3."Swampadelic Pop"3:42
4."Bring My Baby Back"3:48
5."Holes In My Back"2:34
6."Fire On My Back"2:37
7."Swamp Descent" (Doug O'Donnell)1:28
8."Engineer Says"4:09
9."In Love"3:07
10."(swamp inflammation)"0:42
11."Badvertise"3:24
12."Good Grief"2:59
13."Swamp Is On" (Dr. Dog & Doug O'Donnell)3:42
Total length:38:55

Personnel

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Dr. Dog

  • Toby Leaman - bass, vocals, production, engineering
  • Scott McMicken - guitar, vocals, production, engineering
  • Doug O'Donnell - guitar, vocals, engineering
  • Frank McElroy - guitar, vocals, production, engineering
  • Zach Miller - keyboards, production, engineering
  • Eric Slick - drums, production, engineering
  • Dimitri Manos - percussion, Meatball's palace, production, engineering

Additional personnel

  • Nathan Sabatino – production, engineering
  • Brian Lucey – mastering
  • Tom Beach – technical assistance
  • Matt Saunders – artwork
  • Mary McCool – backing vocals (4, 6, 8)
  • Mel Krodman – backing vocals (4, 6, 8)
  • Eppchez – backing vocals (4, 6, 8)
  • Mr. Tidypaws – saxophone (8)

References

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  1. ^ [1], consequence.net, retrieved on 01-28-2016
  2. ^ NPR, npr.opg, retrieved on 01-28-2016
  3. ^ a b "The Psychedelic Swamp by Dr. Dog Reviews and Tracks". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved April 29, 2019.
  4. ^ Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "The Psychedelic Swamp - Dr. Dog". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved April 29, 2019.
  5. ^ Swedlund, Eric (February 5, 2016). "Mischief and melody collide in Dr. Dog's Psychedelic Swamp". The A.V. Club. Onion Inc. Retrieved April 29, 2019.
  6. ^ McGrath, Mary Kate (February 3, 2016). "Dr. Dog - The Psychedelic Swamp". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved April 29, 2019.
  7. ^ Bemrose, Bekki (April 12, 2016). "Album Review: Dr Dog - The Psychedelic Swamp". Drowned in Sound. Archived from the original on February 1, 2018. Retrieved April 29, 2019.
  8. ^ Miller, Joshua M. (February 8, 2016). "Dr. Dog: The Psychedelic Swamp (ANTI-) Review". Under the Radar. Retrieved April 29, 2019.
  9. ^ The Psychedelic Swamp, bandcamp.com, retrieved on 02-17-2016
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