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- Summary: The third release for the Australian hard rock band led by Joel O’Keeffe was produced by Brian Howes.
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- Record Label: Roadrunner Records
- Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Heavy Metal, Hard Rock, Aussie Rock
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Score distribution:
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Positive: 4 out of 6
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Mixed: 2 out of 6
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Negative: 0 out of 6
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Kerrang!Jun 11, 2013Very occasionally, they come a school uniform away from actually impersonating their forefathers, but it's a formula they execute wit the same kick-ass conviction that earned them support slots with Iron Maiden. [18 May 2013, p.53]
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Jun 11, 2013Keen observers will note that Black Dog Barking is a more polished affair than 2010's No Guts No Glory, but it is the ageless and tireless uniformity of the band's approach that makes this an honest and brazen delight.
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Jun 11, 2013From the anthemic confidence of “Back in the Game” to the speed-metal boogie of “Hungry,” frontman Joel O’Keeffe rasps out memorable, bluesy melodies without sacrificing the AC/DC-inspired passion of 2007’s Runnin’ Wild.
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Jun 11, 2013Black Dog Barking is like a safe haven for hard rock purists, offering up a safe place for people to wear jean jackets and pump their fists without irony or judgment.
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Q MagazineJun 20, 2013Third album Black Dog Barking can be a lot of fun. [Jul 2013, p.111]
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Classic Rock MagazineJun 26, 2013The result is both shamelessly derivative and gloriously entertaining. [Jul 2013, p.88]
Score distribution:
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Positive: 1 out of 1
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Mixed: 0 out of 1
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Negative: 0 out of 1
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Oct 25, 2019Probably best hard rock album of the decade. Peak of what Airbourne is capable of.
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