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Dongs of Sevotion

Universal acclaim
Based on 10 critic reviews
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Based on 8 votes
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Album Info
Label: Drag City
Release Date: 04 April 2000
Discs: 1 disc
Genre(s): Rock, Indie, Alternative
Summary
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What The Critics Said
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Pitchfork
Every track on Dongs of Sevotion is chock-full of some of the most poignant, disconcerting lyrics you should ever have to hear.
Read Full Review >Sonicnet
Continues the musical evolution that was evident on last year's Knock Knock, with a collection that goes beyond Smog's standard home-alone-in-the-basement-with-a-four track-and-a-weird-mood aesthetic.
Read Full Review >New Musical Express
As his musical repertoire has expanded from minimalist folk to occasionally playful pop, so has his tolerance for the foibles of the flesh. 'Dongs Of Sevotion', from its silly title to its intermittent flashes of tenderness and humour, is the proof.
Read Full Review >Ink Blot Magazine
At first listen, this album is downbeat minimalism à la Leonard Cohen, but it actually covers a lot of ground.
Read Full Review >Q Magazine
Back in the real world, fans of the disconnected Callahan know what to expect. They're a loyal breed who puzzle over his dryly funny lyrics and file the CDs next to Mark Eitzel and Nick Cave... His best yet.
Read Full Review >The Onion (A.V. Club)
Recording with a small band that includes John McEntire (Tortoise, The Sea And Cake) on drums, Jeff Parker (Tortoise, Isotope 217) on guitar, and Matt Lux (Isotope 217) on bass, Callahan has created a surprisingly accessible and enjoyable pastiche of what makes him tick.
Read Full Review >Billboard
Callahan's songs occasionally lapse into banal rhyming patterns, but more often than not he masters the metaphor.
Read Full Review >CDNow
Callahan has a gift for expressing complex human issues -- death, depression, retribution, separation -- through uncomplicated language.
Read Full Review >What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this album is 9.5 (out of 10) based on 8 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Leonardo F gave it a10:
Lyrically and melodically brilliant.
Kevin K gave it a9:
"Dongs of Sevotion" succeeds, despite its annoying title. Most fans of smog or (smog), will enjoy this release, as it combines some of the finer elements of "Knock Knock" and "Red Apple Falls". Lyrically, Bill Callahan is at his best with sardonic gems like "Dress Sexy At My Funeral" and "Permanent Smile". In short, fans of melody, cunning lyrics, or (smog) in general will find this album an enjoyable addition to their library.
Ryan C gave it a9:
If the last track here doesnt make you stop what you are doing and feel a shiver, then you are possibly not human
Chris L gave it an8:
Brilliant. His best.
Kelly gave it a 10:
Bill Callahan is a very gifted musician and songwriter- each album is so different from the rest- he is constantly experimenting- any album by Smog is great but my personal favorites are "Kicking a Couple Around" and "Knock, Knock" "Red Apple Falls and Wild Love" are excellent also.
