that dog. - Retreat from the Sun
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Free Music Review: One of the Most Underappreciated Albums of the 90's
Hit: 5 Stars
The 90's gave us a lot of great power pop. For starters, there was Matthew Sweet and Weezer first two abums. But that dog.'s Retreat From the Sun is one of the decades most underappreciated albums, period. It was so underappreciated that the band actually broke up after their major label, DGC (home of a ton of big alt-rock bands in the day), didn't really support the album at all. And it's a damn shame. After two earlier albums that were filled with decent-but-overly-saccharine pop-rock, the band got it so, so right on this one. 13 songs in just over 45 minutes, each one of them a big, beautiful, insanely catchy slice of rocking, hook-filled awesomeness. Lead singer/guitarist/songwriter Anna Waronker puts exactly the right amount of crunch in these songs, giving her band some real muscle whenever it's needed. Drummer Tony Maxwell pounds his way through the rockers, with nicely-timed fills all over the place; meanwhile, he backs off on the small handful of slower songs. And then there are the sisters Haden. Bassist Rachel and violinist Petra augment Waronker's vocals with their own beautiful, often complex harmonies and other backing vocals. Along with the rather unique sound of a full-time violin, it gives the whole album a lush undertone. The end result is something pretty amazing. From the rocking "Never Say Never" and "Gagged and Tied" to the more gentle "Until the Day I Die," there isn't a bad song on the album.Free Music Review: One of the BEST pop albums of the 90s...
Hit: 5 Stars
Here it is, That Dog.'s final swan song. This truly is Liz Phair's lost album. I dont mean that in any way to disrespect That Dog, it's just that this record has a VERY uncanny resemblence to Liz Phair. Maybe it's because the producer of her first 3 albums, Brad Wood, is on board. Or is it Anna Waronker's vocals? Anyways, this is the album Liz should have made when she went total pop in 2003.
Awesome harmonies, violin, guitar work. Get it!
Free Music Review: Just keeping it simple...
Hit: 4 Stars
An album that can be enjoyed by both genders regardless of the fact that this record has been accused of being a "CHICK" album.
Worth buying!
Free Music Review: One of the best albums ever made, surrisly yo
Hit: 5 Stars
I first heard That Dog on some back ass Beck tracks like "Girl Dreams" and "Totally Confused" and I immediately wanted to hear more. I went out and got "Retreat From the Sun" and it is still one of my favorite albums to date. I can listen to it at any time and as many times as humanly possible and not get sick of it. After I heard this album, I then got their first two albums (That Dog, st and Totally Crushed Out). I hear a lot of people argue that these albums are better because they are truly "That Dog sounding" albums, but I can't agree with that. I think it was the evolution and maturity of the band that made "Retreat From the Sun" so much better. There was much more Anna Waronker influence in my opinion on this album. If you've never heard of That Dog, buy all of their albums and decide for yourself. Personally, if you took all of my Beatles and Beck albums away, this would be one of the top albums in my collection.
Free Music Review: i love this cd
Hit: 5 Stars
this cd is the best most feelgood music ever. it's all great and makes me feel warm & fuzzy inside.