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Be the Void - Dr. Dog
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75 out of 100

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7.9 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 7 Ratings

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  • Summary: Dr. Dog officially adds Dimitri Manos to the band for its live tracked seventh album coproduced with Nathan Sabatino.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
  1. The A.V. Club
    Feb 7, 2012
    91
    That Dr. Dog has written some supremely catchy tunes isn't too surprising, but few would expect its (or any band's) fifth record to be every bit as exciting as its first.
  2. No Ripcord
    Feb 15, 2012
    80
    Dr. Dog's best effort yet.
  3. Uncut
    Apr 6, 2012
    60
    Too often, though, these chant-a-long anthems are too damn chirpy for their own good. [May 2012, p.71]
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  2. Mixed: 1 out of 3
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  1. billyhenderson
    10
    Classic album. All the charm of early Dr. Dog records is back on Be the Void, but with stellar-sounding production and a more confident feel. I really don't understand all the Beatles comparisons though. I guess if you are some 23 year old trust funded "music critic" who's only exposure to classic albums is trying to play the solo from "Taxman" on Guitar Hero, you might compare Dr. Dog to the Beatles. It has little to do with reality however.… Expand
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  2. iceberg9
    9
    The songs are a lot more varied than the band's last album. This change lets Dr. Dog show off its skills to its ever-growing audience. Good stuff. Hope the band continues to grow, and that the world beyond Philly can experience its greatness.… Expand
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  3. AlexxTrusc
    5
    "Be The Void" - the seventh album of psychedelic, indie rock group Dr. Dog supposed to be a CD which reminiscent the live shows - energetic, loud and chaotic. And indeed the whole release can give such an impression - but only partially - because we do not find in it nothing distinctive enough that stays in the memory for long. Noteworthy is song "Lonesome".… Expand
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