The Philadelphia group "Dr. Dog" who have been captivating audiences since their 2001 release,"Phsycadelic Swamp," with their electryfying leads, bluesy guita licks, and Beatle-esque vocals. Their latest release "Wild Race'" is a 5 track EP realeased on October 5th is nothing shy of their incrediblereputation.
Within the first few second listeners will be struck by bouncy hip hop tinged drums, Del Shannon-esque keyboard hits, dirty guitar stabs,a and jangly folk rock vocals that will overwhelm them with jubilance and oneness in the carefree opener, "Be the Void."
It is followed by the equally jubilant "The Sun," which takes you back to the 80s with its hard and monotonous baseline. The layered gang vocals are reminiscent of the Beatles, inevitably creeping into your mind engulfing you with happiness.
Next, canine medical practitioners showcase their dynamism as they slow it down with the unconventional "What A Fool." The short soulful and dreamy track is lead by an 808 drum loop that is geniusly layered over driving piano chords and rootsy vocals.
After leaving you in a complentative mood with "fool," the album speeds up a little with more driving pianos, harmonies reminiscent of Neil Young and incredibly bluesy guitar licks in "Exit for Sale" before crashing into the final and title track, "Wild Race." This bass heavy road trip song salutes Dr. Dog first release as it channels your inner hippy with its Phsycadelic guitar and chanting gang vocals. As it races to an end with its quick driving chorus, this track serves as a perfect close a truly "wild" EP.
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