The Severed Cortex

Link: http://www.amazon.com/We-All-Belong-Dr-Dog/dp/B000MEWORQ/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/102-1514635-5264950?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1178589091&sr=8-1

This really is a good album even though I haven't listened to it all that thoroughly. I'm not sure why I haven't listened to it that much. It's probably because I bought a bunch of music right before I went on the cruise and in the mix of buying all that, some filtered towards the top and some didn't get the attention it deserved.

As far as music goes, this is about as mainstream as you'll hear me from me. Well, let me caveat that. If this were 1971, this would be about as mainstream as you would find from me. The whole thing was recorded on analog 24-track so it really has that whole early seventies rock and roll feel to it. It's obviously deliberate that Dr. Dog is a devotee of this era and to record it on antiquated equipment in the age of digital recording gives it an air of seventies authenticity. For the most part, this release is reminiscent of Robbie Robertson & The Band. The music has that same sort of feel to it; very hip, well written, soulful, and played with a musicianship that feels like no one is really trying all that hard and yet everything fits together. I guess the term would be organic. There's also a bit of Traffic, Blind Faith, Flying Burrito Brothers, and of course, The Beatles.

This is the kind of music that even the old fogies will listen to. It sounds like music from their day, but it's just smart enough and up to date enough that you won't think you're listening to the Oldies radio. Take a chance on the whole CD if you have an extra $10 to spend. There are certainly worse ways to spend your money. If you don't have that kind of coin you can probably pick any of the songs because each are indicative of the band's sound. If you want me to choose for you go with Worst Trip, The Girl, and Alaska. If you're into bands that aspire to be The Beatles, The Way the Lazy Do is Dr. Dog's entry into that arena.