We All Belong

Dr. Dog

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 27, 2007)
• Original Release Date: February 27, 2007
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Park the Van Records
• ASIN: B000MEWORQ
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #42,189 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
"Loaded with three-part harmonies, orchestral strings, heavy reverb, and fuzzy guitars." - ROLLING STONE

"Continuing a Philly psychedelic tradition that spans from Bardo Pond to Sun Ra." - SPIN

"Not that any great band really comes from anywhere expected or anything, but HOLY FUCK where did these guys come from?" - THE FADER

Abandoning their usual method of production and opting for a new experience, Dr. Dog recorded We All Belong on a twenty-four-track, two-inch tape machine as opposed to their previous releases, which were recorded on their faithful eight-track. A band that thrives on using creative muscle to overcome the inherent limitations of a minimal amount of equipment, the twenty-four-track introduced new possibilities as well as new challenges. Taking full advantage of both, Dr. Dog managed to make an album that captures the organic spirit so important to the band while introducing new layers of vocal harmonies and textured instrumentation the band had only been able to imagine prior. The recording sessions for We All Belong yielded material that the band did not feel worked with the album as a whole but seemed to work as an excellent bridge between Easy Beat and We All Belong. Dr. Dog released this material in September 2006 as a six-song EP, Takers and Leavers, which Rolling Stone raved "matches The Shins with smart, retro psych rock." We All Belong was recorded in between headlining dates, a European tour with Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, and US dates with The Strokes.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Favorite CD of the year so far, by far! , July 1, 2007

By	Daniel E. Fox (Phoenix, AZ) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Dr. Dog just puts a big smile on my face. They mix elements of the Beatles, the Beach Boys, Bob Dylan, and the Band. They also have a nice "off the cuff" attitude (i.e. rough around the edges, like Exile On Main Street)...their music still falls under the category of indy/alternative, but again, they owe a lot to 60's and 70's rock. There are lots of vocal harmonies on here, lots of piano and organ, great guitar licks, and some terrific songwriting. A few of the songs sound remarkably like outtakes from Music from Big Pink (the Band), and in a GOOD way... This CD grabbed me the very FIRST time I listened to it; now the songs are starting to embed themselves in my brain, in my consciousness. I highly recommend checking out this new Dr. Dog CD.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars BEST BAND ON THE PLANET, April 24, 2007

By	truthseeker1 (baltimore, maryland USA) - See all my reviews

There is a review below that really says it all in how superb the music and lyrics of Dr. Dog is, this album is a must-have (as well as their previous effort, Easybeat). Thoughtful, intellegent lyrics combined with great musicianship and a stunning live show lead up to the obvious statement: Dr. Dog is the best-kept secret in music. It's now time for the world to know.....

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What can I possibly say?, March 1, 2007

By	E.C. (New York, NY) - See all my reviews

Don't you just love it when one of your favorite bands puts out a fantastic new album? As a recent Dr. Dog fan I could not be more pleased with their latest effort. Their upgrade to the 24 track only gives you more of that long lasting Dr. Dog flavor and every song really is "so damn likeable". Give it a spin- you won't regret it.