SMC - The Format - 'Dog Problems'

brhf9
brhf9 Posts: 1,475
edited November 2006 in Other Music
Ok, my turn.

If i am not wrong, they are a duo from Arizona who makes this 'pop underground' or 'indie pop' or whatever, and this is their 2nd album, which was released on last July.

Some reviews:

- AMG: Tired of lamenting the split from a significant other locked in a dark room with Bright Eyes on repeat? Ready to turn that pain into a joyous singalong outside under the bright sun? Lucky for you, Arizona's the Format -- barely appearing phased at being dropped by Atlantic in 2005 -- have arrived with their self-released sophomore full-length, Dog Problems. Sure the album is mostly about singer Nate Ruess' most recent breakup and subsequent broken heart, but seriously, it's hands-down the feel-good album of the summer.

-RS: With its cheery vocal harmonies, an irrepressibly rhythmic bounce and lavish instrumentation that incorporates everything from violins and vibraphone to hand claps and horns, the Phoenix band's second full-length brings sounds more like Squeeze than Taking Back Sunday.

Absolutepunk.net: The Format have returned with their sophomore full-length in a way that only the literal sound of trumpets can announce. Dog Problems sits as a testament to hard work, blood, sweat, tears, and an unwavering concept that the band carries through to the last note.

Now, enough with the hype and i hope you enjoy...
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Comments

  • clayton12
    clayton12 Athens, GA Posts: 374
    Best Pop/Rock album ive heard in a long time along with the new album by the Fags and Butch Walker.
  • alobar
    alobar Posts: 310
    I read up on some reviews from amazon.com and some people there drew similarities with the Zombies and the Shins. I'm intrigued and will give it a listen very soon.
    "I wanna believe in the mercy of the world again."

    WAR + MAGIC BEANS = PEACE
  • whatsthefreezer
    whatsthefreezer Posts: 347
    personally i think it's nowhere near their first album interventions and lullabies. i strongly reccomend that album to everyone.
  • transplant
    transplant Posts: 1,088
    brhf9 wrote:
    it's hands-down the feel-good album of the summer.
    so far, the only serious problem with this disc is that we didn't have you pick this earlier in the round. More later......
  • brhf9
    brhf9 Posts: 1,475
    transplant wrote:
    so far, the only serious problem with this disc is that we didn't have you pick this earlier in the round. More later......

    Bad timing sucks...
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  • transplant
    transplant Posts: 1,088
    I don't have a bad thing to say about this CD. At times it is TOO Pop for me however that is a personal problem. It has one of my favorite perks, plenty of instruments that you can clearly identify. I can easily play this at a party and not feel I am pushing some kind of snotty-indie act on my friends (tough to do sometimes).

    I mean damn, track 7 and 8 are about as pop as you get. I sing along Monkeeys-style :) I don't hit skip either, it just flows right along. Nice pick.

    there is no question I will check out their first disc when I get the chance. I do need a metal fix.
  • alobar
    alobar Posts: 310
    I'm loving this! It's rare that I leave a cd in my truck for more than a day, but this hasn't left the player in three days. It's SO poppy and I'm into that. I love how it is still has an element of difficulty, because I don't think anyone else could write songs the way they do. I like how the songs don't stick to verse-chorus-verse.

    My favorite tracks are #8, #4 and #9. Song #6 sounds a bit like Rufus Wainwright.
    "I wanna believe in the mercy of the world again."

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  • transplant
    transplant Posts: 1,088
    picked up their first EP and it is solid as well. great band.
  • AndySlash
    AndySlash Posts: 3,287
    Sorry, I've been out of the loop for a few weeks now. Hopefully things are settling down again and I can particiapte a bit more once again.
  • AndySlash
    AndySlash Posts: 3,287
    Sorry, I've been out of the loop for a few weeks now. Hopefully things are settling down again and I can particiapte a bit more once again.
  • AndySlash
    AndySlash Posts: 3,287
    Sorry, I've been out of the loop for a few weeks now. Hopefully things are settling down again and I can particiapte a bit more once again.
  • AndySlash
    AndySlash Posts: 3,287
    I felt so bad that I had to post it three times to show you I was serious.
  • Sonic19
    Sonic19 Posts: 159
    Fun bad, seeing em tonight actually.
    Stay positive and love your life
    Hooray Florida shows
  • robertstackarmy
    robertstackarmy So. WI Posts: 682
    This is one of the best albums from the decade.
  • AndySlash
    AndySlash Posts: 3,287
    man, the "smc" (synergy music club) was a pretty cool thing that went on here back in the day. was introduced to a lot of bands i probably wouldn't have listened to otherwise - esthero, the for carnation, sandra black, strapping young lad, motorpsycho, to name a few. good times.

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