Album: Night Group
Label: Black Mountain Records
Rating: 4/5
Dog Day do melodic indie pop, and they do it to perfection. The makeshift band featuring members of other now-defunct Halifax bands such as The Burdocks truly achieve something special with their release of Night Group. This record is so concise, with so many hooks and catchy melodies, not to mention two and three minute songs, that it is difficult to listen once through without hitting the repeat button at least once. However, that which makes Night Group so appealing in the first place is also what makes it so shallow, and leaves Dog Day among the middle echelon of indie pop groups: these songs tend to get repetitive and tiresome on repeat listens and reveal little depth. Nevertheless, anyone who has ever had a song stuck in their head before will understand this band. A stellar achievement, Night Group puts Dog Day on the map.
Standout Tracks: 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12. Now Playing on CHMA 106.9 FM.
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