Dr. Dog
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Dr. Dog is a psychedelic rock[1] band from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Their sound has been compared to that of various 1960s pop bands, especially The Beatles and The Band, as well as The Beach Boys.[2] Each band member has a nickname, and they have explained that friends of the band also receive nicknames, which are drawn from various aspects of their lives and personalities (Andrew Jones, for example, is a certified lawyer)[1].
History
Before 2004, the band was not well-known, and was often mistaken for a hip-hop group because of its name. The group had a small fanbase until My Morning Jacket brought them on tour. Soon after, The New York Times music critic Kelefa Sanneh praised the group's album Easy Beat in a December 2004 article, leading to attention from other critics. They signed with Park the Van Records and completed their first cross-country tour in 2005. Late 2005 saw the departure of Jones, who became a full-time lawyer. Jones was replaced by Frank McElroy.They Usually play at nights past before 10 oclock because after that they turn into vicious werewolfs In early 2006 the group toured Europe and the US with Clap Your Hands Say Yeah and has also been the opening band for The Strokes' 2006 tour in Detroit, Cleveland in the US, as well as a tour with The Raconteurs, and The Black Keys in the fall of 2006.
Takers and Leavers
In September 2006, Dr. Dog released a new EP, Takers and Leavers. The title comes from a poem recited at the end of "Livin' a Dream", the ultimate track of the EP. The first 1000 bought had custom covers, and the regular EP was for sale later in September. The EP features the song "Ain't It Strange" and "Die, Die Die"; both appear again on their LP, We All Belong.
We All Belong and Passed Away, Vol. 1
A few months after releasing Takers and Leavers, Dr. Dog released their LP, We All Belong, which came out February 27th from Park the Van Records. Another song, "Worst Trip", from their album, We All Belong, is featured on the soundtrack for the movie Fast Food Nation. Dr. Dog had also decided to post ten un-released tracks in streaming audio from their website, A new song was to be posted each Monday from July 2nd until September 3rd of 2007. Eventually, the recordings found their way onto their own album, titled Passed Away, Vol. 1.
Discography
Albums
- Psychedelic Swamp (2001)
- Toothbrush (2002)
- Easy Beat (March 15, 2005)
- We All Belong (February 27, 2007) #30 (US Heatseekers)[3]
- Fate (July 22, 2008) #86 (US)
EPs
- Takers and Leavers (2006)
- Split with The M's (Polyvinyl Record Co., 2006)
Compilations
Notable Performances
- Dr. Dog appeared on Late Night with Conan O'Brien on March 12, 2007, Late Show with David Letterman on May 23, 2007, and The Late Late Show on July, 13, 2007. They appeared again on Late Night with Conan O'Brien on July 17, 2008, in support of their album Fate.
- Dr. Dog performed at the 2005 and 2007 Bonnaroo music festival.
- Dr. Dog performed at 2007's Lebowski Fest in Louisville, Ky., performing some of their own songs as well as covering notable songs from The Big Lebowski Soundtrack
- Dr. Dog has recently been touring the country with acclaimed indie "Americana-Soul" band Delta Spirit.
- Dr. Dog plays a cover of Architecture in Helsinki's song "Heart It Races" on the 2007 single.
- Dr. Dog played at the Treasure Island Festival on September 21, 2008
- Dr. Dog played a Tiny Desk Concert at NPR Music on October 20, 2008
External links
- Official website
- Dr. Dog's Myspace
- Dr. Dog's Label
- Site to Promote the new album
- Interview at The Land Salmon
- August 2008 Interview with L.A. Record
Notes
- ^ Langerado Music Festival review of Dr. Dog, langerado.com, retrieved on 22-02-2008
- ^ Billboard Chart, billboard.com, retrieved on 22-02-2008