By Baron von Höboschlaier

It is with great ennui, Dear Readers, that I bring you my review for Dr. Dog’s new album Shame, Shame. The problem is, there is not much to talk about. It is a yet another hybrid of classic rock and modern sensibilities, but that shouldn’t discourage you, Readers.

There are delightful melodies and harmonies to spare, the use of actual instruments, and an overall Stones/Bowie/The Band vibe. And what’s wrong with being influenced by the greatest era of pop music? Dr. Dog shares many musical reference points with previously-featured bands Spoon and BRMC, but recombines those elements into something distinct. All of the songs are solid, and there’s not much for a humble reviewer to say but “listen and enjoy.” If pressed, one might complain about the occasionally weak vocals, or the sometimes awkward lyrics, but I’ll leave that to my colleagues to explore.

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