Good Dog, Bad Dog
Over the Rhine · 1996
55 min · 12 tracks · rock & roll · traditional folk music · gospel
A tender blend of Americana and folk, where heartfelt lyrics intertwine with lush instrumentation and rich harmonies.
Good Dog, Bad Dog is an album by Over the Rhine, released in 1996. A tender blend of Americana and folk, where heartfelt lyrics intertwine with lush instrumentation and rich harmonies. 'Good Dog, Bad Dog' received significant acclaim within indie music circles, helping to solidify Over the Rhine's presence in the burgeoning Americana genre. The album's introspective lyrics and melodic craftsmanship resonated, leading to a devoted fanbase and influencing future artists in the folk and country realms. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Good Dog, Bad Dog sound like?
A tender blend of Americana and folk, where heartfelt lyrics intertwine with lush instrumentation and rich harmonies. Rooted in rock & roll and traditional folk music.
What makes Good Dog, Bad Dog by Over the Rhine notable?
'Good Dog, Bad Dog' received significant acclaim within indie music circles, helping to solidify Over the Rhine's presence in the burgeoning Americana genre. The album's introspective lyrics and melodic craftsmanship resonated, leading to a devoted fanbase and influencing future artists in the folk and country realms. By the time 'Good Dog, Bad Dog' was released in 1996, Over the Rhine was already establishing themselves in the alternative country scene. This album followed their debut, 'Till We Have Faces,' and showcased their evolution as songwriters, melding personal narratives with broader themes, which would become a hallmark of their style.
How many songs are on Good Dog, Bad Dog?
Good Dog, Bad Dog has 12 tracks, running approximately 55 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Latter Days Standout 5:40
- 2 All I Need Is Everything 5:05
- 3 Etcetera Whatever 4:58
- 4 I Will Not Eat the Darkness Standout 2:04
- 5 Faithfully Dangerous 4:55
- 6 The Seahorse 5:02
- 7 Everyman's Daughter Standout 4:15
- 8 Poughkeepsie 5:00
- 9 Willoughby 3:38
- 10 It's Never Quite What It Seems 4:15
- 11 Happy to Be So 4:47
- 12 Go Down Easy 5:21
Release Date
January 1, 1996
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
55 min 5 sec
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