Be the Void - Dr. Dog
Metascore
75 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 19 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
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  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.

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User Score
7.8 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 11 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. ShepRock
    8
    The songs and musicianship seem a bit more lively on Be the Void, the seventh LP by good-time rock 'n' roll band Dr. Dog. This seems to be somewhat of an underrated release, but time will fill the void for this Philadelphia-based band.… Full Review »
  2. 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".… Full Review »
  3. 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.… Full Review »
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