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Be The Void

Dr. DogMP3 Music
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)

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  • Original Release Date: February 3, 2012
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4.7 out of 5 stars
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Another Classic... February 7, 2012
Format:Audio CD
Simply put Dr. Dog is my favorite band, finely crafting songs that mix modern lyricism with 60's pop melodies & lo-fi recording methods...
But with 'Be the Void', Dr. Dog changes up their sound a bit for a vibe more in tune with their live shows... loud & racious.
As usual though, this is an album you put on & leave on with plenty of high points...
'Old Black Hole' will have you striving to learn the words like REM's 'It's the end of the world as we know it'...
'How Long Must I Wait, Do The Trick, & Heavy Light' are wonderfully soulful love songs...
While 'These Days, Big Girl & Warrior Man' are just plain ol' groovy rockers...
If you're sick of what's on the radio & are looking for something authentic... some music to live with... do yourself a favor & buy this album along with the rest of their catalogue. These guys are the real deal.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars This album makes me smile! Best one yet! June 14, 2012
By Marty L
Format:Audio CD
I saw them live, opening for Wilco during their "Fate" touring. They were fantastic live and I didn't have a clue who they were. Now we own most of their work. I love the lyrics and the driving bass lines. Vocals are fun and they are full of energy.
Buy this album and try to see them live, and then you will get it.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars I always root for the underdog. February 25, 2012
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Dr. Dog are one of those bands that wear their heart on their sleeve. They write songs that seem instantly recognizable, yet are wholly and completely from Dr. Dog's slightly psychedelic, slightly melancholy universe. Since 2007s We All Belong, Dr. Dog have built a very strong and dedicated fanbase. They've also amassed their share of naysayers for also wearing their influences proudly on their sleeves. The Band, Beach Boys, Beatles, Velvet Underground, Philly Soul and 90s lo fi bands like Sebadoh, Pavement, and Guided By Voices have haunted the songs of Dr. Dog from the start, beginning with their eponymous debut Toothbrush. Despite backlash, naysayers and generally cranky, bitter idiots, Dr. Dog have returned with their best album to date, Be The Void.

`Lonesome' starts the album out with the line "What does it take to be lonesome, nothin' at all", then proceeds to get into some slide guitar blues swoon, gutter stomp rhythms and call and response background vocals that gives this song something Dr. Dog have only hinted at in the past: swaggar. They've often hinted at this sort of track in the past but never fully commited. A great track to start things out on. `That Old Black Hole' keeps things going with it's infectious rhythm, courtesy of Eric Slick, and an almost jubilant rolling chorus. `These Days' rolls in with the most modern sounding track to date for Dr. Dog. A fast, upbeat track with a constant, pulsating bass line from Toby Leaman and a great piano line. If the Strokes could write something that wasn't ironic or tongue-in-cheek, then they might be able to pull this excellent track off. But they can't. Dr. Dog can, and do with vigor. `How Long Must I Wait' follows with a great, almost caribbean vibe. Scott McMicken has such a great longing to his vocals. This is an absolutely great track. One of their best to date.

The album never lets up. With the McMicken/Leaman vocal trade offs every other song(something they've done every album) it keeps things moving quickly and keeps the listener waiting for what's coming next. There's also a real dance-y vibe to these songs. They seem to have fully embraced their 70s Philly Soul roots and have let drummer Eric Slick give these songs the groove they've always longed for. There's not a bad song on this album. The last half of Be The Void holds the biggest surprise, though. `Warrior Man' starts out with glitchy computer sounds then falls into a T.Rex vibe and riff and turns into a glam rock groove extravaganza. A Girlfriend-era Robert Quine-like frenzied freak out guitar solo takes this track to the stratosphere.'Turning The Century' finishes the album out with a sitar, dobro and a beautiful descending melody with McMicken singing "I been singing for so long, I go from door to door, but it ain't the song I'm singing for", thus ending what will surely be one of the best records to bless our ears in 2012.

Be The Void feels like the most consistent and modern record from Dr. Dog to date. Tracks like `These Days', `How Long Must I Wait' and especially `Warrior Man' have opened the doors of possibility even wider for these Philly boys. If you don't like Dr. Dog, check to make sure you have a pulse.

Now flip the record, lay the needle down, and Be The Void. Repeat.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Another great album
Another great album from Dr. Dog -- saw them live and heard a few of these songs before purchasing and I am so glad that I did. They have hit the nail on the head, yet again.
Published 3 months ago by K. Topper
4.0 out of 5 stars An album that is meant to be performed...
Following the release of six earlier albums and differentiating six album, incomparable to the band's latest release, Dr. Read more
Published 4 months ago by themusiclantern
5.0 out of 5 stars Be The Void is void-less?
A real jammin' album. I love "Old Black Hole" and whole thing is great and in perfect dr. Dog style!
Published 4 months ago by Archie K. Jackson
5.0 out of 5 stars So talented
Dr. Dog is an awesome band and puts on a great live show. This album is well worth the purchase.
Published 5 months ago by STONE
5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Album
This band is delightful!! The variety of songs, the lyrics, etc make this the perfect album for a road trip, hanging out, or just walking down the street. Love it!
Published 5 months ago by Nicole E Garcia
4.0 out of 5 stars Really like the one song
I really only like the one song but the rest of the album isn't too bad. neat group. will they do another album?
Published 5 months ago by Bonnie
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow. Best CD Yet! :) :) ComPLETLEY satisfied!!
Dr. Dog. Deer Tick. Delta spirit. The Walkmen. Just SOME of my favorite bands. Be the void; a great mixture of rock, Sunday music, and everything in-between. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Reilly Asher
5.0 out of 5 stars Great album.
I heard these guys on one of my local radio stations and was immediately hooked. I bought the album and am really glad I did. Read more
Published 6 months ago by H.B.
5.0 out of 5 stars Love Dr. Dog
The first time I heard Dr. Dog, I was like, "Wtf? this is amazing." The originality of this band is what creates that amazingness. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Rapscallion
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic, yet underrated
I was browsing Youtube one day, and Dr. Dog pops up with a live performance at Guitar Center. I decide to watch the video, and found myself clicking through all of Dr. Read more
Published 12 months ago by DEBurton
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