Dog Problems

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Product Details

• Original Release Date: May 10, 2006
• Label: The Vanity Label
• Copyright: 2006 The Vanity Label
• Total Length: 47:16
• Genres:
• ASIN: B002OV8XKW
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (41 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #14,987 Paid in MP3 Albums (See Top 100 Paid in MP3 Albums)

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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Superb., July 12, 2006

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J. T. Nite "mightybjorn" (Mesa, AZ USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dog Problems (Audio CD)

In the second track of "Dog Problems," singer Nate Reuss asks us a question, while Beach-Boys-esque harmonies swirl behind him: "Can we take the next hour and talk about me?" It's a question and a challenge -- in the world of mp3s and single-serving music, are you willing to commit to an album that's meant to be enjoyed as a whole?

If you are, you'll be rewarded with an intricate, satisfying collection of songs that make a coherent whole, but are individually catchy as well. Nate hasn't lost any of his gift for writing the perfect lyric, as noted in an earlier review, and his voice is, if anything, more powerful than before.

The song arrangements take some getting used to. My first listen, I thought they were overproduced -- too many horns, too much harmony -- but on repeated listens, what seemed overly complicated was just agreeably complex. Nate's voice never gets lost in the shuffle, and the tune remains the driving force.

This is an album to listen to in its entirety, then listen again through good speakers, then again through headphones, then again and again. I'm still hearing surprises on my fifteenth or sixteenth go-round. From the Queen-influenced title track to the Mountain Goats-esque "If Work Permits," this is one CD you'll come back to over and over again.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars buy this now., November 15, 2006

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kt burrr (Nyack, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dog Problems (Audio CD)

i was first introduced to this wonderful band about three years ago when they toured with dashboard confessional. Their first full length album, Interventions and Lullabies, was also awesome...but they've grown up a lot since then. After being dropped from their record label (twice) they are still thriving and releasing great material. They describe their most recent effort as "desert pop" and i totally agree. It features great use of instrumentals that really captivate the listener. This album hasn't left my car stereo since i bought it during the summer. I recomend this album to any fan of the pop genre and all good music in general. It is totally catchy and has the sort of sound that you are pleased to have stuck in your head 24/7. They've also just released an i-tunes exclusive ep that you should be sure to check out! It is a live recording from their 'dog days of summer' tour. I was lucky enough to catch the tour and also to see the guys again two weeks ago in their current supporting tour 'tournado.' These guys will be tour in the spring sooo be sure to catch them there too. You won't be sorry you've invested in such an amazing album...

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars No Problems with this CD, January 3, 2007

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Bonafide Rarity (CT) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Dog Problems (Audio CD)

I heard one song from this CD and decided to buy it - I was not disappointed. It's hard to describe the style of the Format because they hit so many different types of song with some folksy guitar-based songs and some that resemble circus music. All in all, it's an unexpected delight and a light, enjoyable listening experience.