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In 2004, [[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, who released the album [[Easy Beat]], and completed their first cross-country tour in 2005. A music video was released for the song "Fool's Life". Late 2005 saw the departure of Jones, who became a full-time lawyer. Jones was replaced by Frank McElroy. The band continued to tour heavily as their popularity grew, due in part to their use of the internet to promote their growing catalog. |
In 2004, [[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, who released the album [[Easy Beat]], and completed their first cross-country tour in 2005. A music video was released for the song "Fool's Life". Late 2005 saw the departure of Jones, who became a full-time lawyer. Jones was replaced by Frank McElroy. The band continued to tour heavily as their popularity grew, due in part to their use of the internet to promote their growing catalog. |
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Through the late summer of 2007, Dr. Dog streamed ten unreleased tracks on [http://www.weallbelong.net their website], with a new song debuting weekly. Songs were posted each Monday from July 2 until September 3 of 2007. |
Through the late summer of 2007, Dr. Dog streamed ten unreleased tracks on [http://www.weallbelong.net their website], with a new song debuting weekly. Songs were posted each Monday from July 2 until September 3 of 2007. These recordings were later released as an album, titled ''[[Passed Away, Vol. 1]]''. In 2008, the band released [[Fate (Dr. Dog album)|Fate]]. They appeared again on [[Late Night with Conan O'Brien]] on July 17, 2008, in support of the album and then on the new [[Late Night with Jimmy Fallon]] on April 2, 2009. Then the band went on tour with The Cave Singers and label-mates Golden Boots. |
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On July 29, 2009, Dr. Dog signed to [[Anti- Records]].<ref>http://www.drdogmusic.com/news.shtml</ref> The first album on their new label, titled "Shame, Shame", was released April 6, 2010. Scott McMicken has characterized the album as more modern, and a little more punk rock, more prominently featuring electric guitars, so as to accurately reflect the band's live show.<ref>http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/byauthor/311063</ref> On February 9, 2010, the first single from "Shame, Shame" called "Shadow People" was made available as a stream and download from stereogum.com. The band continues to tour in support of the album. |
On July 29, 2009, Dr. Dog signed to [[Anti- Records]].<ref>http://www.drdogmusic.com/news.shtml</ref> The first album on their new label, titled "Shame, Shame", was released April 6, 2010. Scott McMicken has characterized the album as more modern, and a little more punk rock, more prominently featuring electric guitars, so as to accurately reflect the band's live show.<ref>http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/byauthor/311063</ref> On February 9, 2010, the first single from "Shame, Shame" called "Shadow People" was made available as a stream and download from stereogum.com. The band continues to tour in support of the album. |
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Dr. Dog is a psychedelic rock band from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Its lineup currently consists of Toby Leaman (bass), Scott McMicken (lead guitar), Frank McElroy (rhythm guitar), Zach Miller (keyboard), and Eric Slick (drums). Lead vocal duties are shared between Leaman and McMicken, with all members contributing harmonies. In addition, each band member has a nickname, and they have explained that friends of the band also receive nicknames, which are drawn from aspects of their lives and personalities (Former member Andrew Jones, for example, is a licensed attorney).[1]
The band's version of pop-rock is strongly influenced by bands of the 1960s. Their earlier recordings show influence of the lo-fi sound and pop sensibilities of indie rock bands of the 1990s, such as Guided By Voices and Pavement.[2] Recent albums have featured more polished production.
History
The band began as an offshoot of Leaman's and McMicken's earlier music project called Racoon.[3] Dr. Dog formed with the addition of Miller, drummer Ted Mark, and guitarist Doug O'Donnell. Their early recordings were experimental and recorded on eight track. They self-recorded and self-released their first album The Psychedelic Swamp in 2001. They released Toothbrush in 2002. Mark left the band in 2003 and O'Donnell left in 2004. The band's early years were spent largely in and around Philadelphia where they developed a small fanbase.[4]
In 2004, 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, who released the album Easy Beat, and completed their first cross-country tour in 2005. A music video was released for the song "Fool's Life". Late 2005 saw the departure of Jones, who became a full-time lawyer. Jones was replaced by Frank McElroy. The band continued to tour heavily as their popularity grew, due in part to their use of the internet to promote their growing catalog.
Through the late summer of 2007, Dr. Dog streamed ten unreleased tracks on their website, with a new song debuting weekly. Songs were posted each Monday from July 2 until September 3 of 2007. These recordings were later released as an album, titled Passed Away, Vol. 1. In 2008, the band released Fate. They appeared again on Late Night with Conan O'Brien on July 17, 2008, in support of the album and then on the new Late Night with Jimmy Fallon on April 2, 2009. Then the band went on tour with The Cave Singers and label-mates Golden Boots.
On July 29, 2009, Dr. Dog signed to Anti- Records.[5] The first album on their new label, titled "Shame, Shame", was released April 6, 2010. Scott McMicken has characterized the album as more modern, and a little more punk rock, more prominently featuring electric guitars, so as to accurately reflect the band's live show.[6] On February 9, 2010, the first single from "Shame, Shame" called "Shadow People" was made available as a stream and download from stereogum.com. The band continues to tour in support of the album.
Discography
Albums
- Toothbrush (2002)
- Easy Beat (March 15, 2005)
- We All Belong (February 27, 2007) #30 (US Heatseekers)[7]
- Fate (July 22, 2008) #86 (US)
- Shame, Shame (April 6, 2010) #44 (US)
EPs
- Takers and Leavers (2006)
Compilations
- Passed Away, Vol. 1 (2008)
- 10 Dr. Dog songs, for you. (Promotional)
- Twistable Turnable Man: A Musical Tribute to Shel Silverstein (2010)
7" Singles
- the M's/Dr. Dog split (2006)
- Goner (2006)
- the Girl (2007)
- the Dearly Departed (2008)
- Dr. Dog/Floating Action split (2009)
Amplification
- Scott plays the first Sommatone Overdrive 75 ever built. He has a custom head stripped of its tolex as well as two 2x12 open back cabinets.[1]
References
- ^ Allmusic bio
- ^ https://www.allmusic.com/artist/p696372/biography Allmusic bio
- ^ http://www.parkthevan.com/img/drdog/DD_Bio_Fall_2006.doc Park the Van record
- ^ http://www.drdogmusic.com/news.shtml
- ^ http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/byauthor/311063
- ^ Billboard Chart, billboard.com, retrieved on 22-02-2008
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