The Last Drop

Dr. Dog, Fate – Screw the ’60s. The ’70s are back. I know, I just got off of my Animal Collective raving and now I want to put it all behind me for an MD of canines? Hold up a second. This whole animal band name project is starting to gain some momentum. But inevitably I will have to run into a band that is just a dog (bad pun very much intended). Alas, that day has not come and Dr. Dog is opening up a new decade of retro references. Sure, you’ve probably heard ” The Old Days” and couldn’t stop humming along. But maybe a one hit wonder? Nope. All goodness, if a little too sweet at times. I’m still amazed that so many young artists are able to tap into the sounds and recording styles of later eras without sounding trite or shallow. Dr. Dog, much like Fleet Foxes, are able to tap into the layered vocals and melodies of their ’70s influences, yet remain novel in songwriting. Some songs are a little too Paul McCartney a la Wings for me – piano driven classic rock all wrapped up in a big smile – but all in all, I like taking a break from the break-neck pace of the new millennium to sample a throwback ’70s attitude. Please do too!