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9.1
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A.V. Club
That Dr. Dog has written some supremely catchy tunes isn’t too surprising, but few would expect its (or any band’s) fifth record to be every bit as exciting as its first
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8.3
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Pretty Much Amazing
A vivid rendition of an ageless sound with fresh flourishes
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8.1
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The AU Review
It’s a fun record to listen to, and whilst it may not be littered with witty and urbane lyrical references, the band have proven they are able to craft joyful and catchy songs which will work well in the live environment
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8.0
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8.0 |
Rave Magazine
They’re retro and they know it
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8.0
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Consequence Of Sound
Like a fine wine, Dr. Dog gets better with age
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8.0
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8.0 |
All Music
After all of these albums, Dr. Dog still haven't lost their love of pop music, and the more organic nature of Be the Void proves that melody isn't just in the band's heart, it's in their DNA
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8.0
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No Ripcord
They’ve come a long way in 10 years, and Be the Void gives reason to believe the next 10 will be better still
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Beats Per Minute
Be The Void matches guitarist Scott McMicken’s clever lyrics, precise riffs, and quivery vocals to the rare glottal gift and intricate bass work of Toby Leaman in this jumble of freaky throwbacks, reflective ruminations, and spontaneous psychedelic bursts
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7.5
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7.5 |
Paste Magazine
Still blurring the line, often with a great deal of success, between rootsy Americana and the slightly poppier work of The Flaming Lips and pals My Morning Jacket
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7.0
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Blurt
There's not an obvious departure from their last few releases, but there doesn't need to be as the band has settled comfortably into their sound
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7.0
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7.0 |
Clash
When they’re good, they are glorious and their enthusiasm is infectious
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7.0
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PopMatters
The result isn’t so much a step backwards as it is a step in every direction imaginable all at once
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7.0
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Under The Radar
In their most rockin' album to date, Dr. Dog comes down from the clouds to unfurl their breezy pop from the ground
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6.5
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6.5 |
Prefix
The fact that Be The Void returns to a sound that the band once left behind doesn’t mean it’s an act of regression, but rather, Leaman and McMicken have simply figured out what they want to sound like
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6.0
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6.0 |
Uncut
Too often, these cnat-a-long anthems are too good for their own good. Print edition only
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5.7
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5.7 |
Pitchfork
Its melodies are, as ever, sturdy, its production warm and homespun. But too often, Be the Void finds Dr. Dog unleashed, letting their wilder ideas get the better of them
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