10 May, 2018Print
Dr. Dog's 'Critical Equation' Debuts in Top 10 on 4 Billboard Charts, Including #1 Vinyl
Band Prepares for 3 Night Stand at Brooklyn Steel, Adult SwimDr. Dog's 'Critical Equation' - "a roiling caldron of psychedelia" (NY Times) that "pops and darts with the energy of a brand new band" (American Songwriter) - has debuted in the Top 5 on 4 different Billboard charts, including #1 Vinyl, #4 Independent Albums, #5 Folk / Americana, and #7 Alternative.
Watch the band's performance of "Go Out Fighting" for The Current.
Produced by Gus Seyffert (Bedouine, Michael Kiwanuka), 'Critical Equation' is the most infectious and adventurous collection Dr. Dog has laid to tape yet, recorded during an intense and transformative period during which the band questioned their creative process and emerged with what is "arguably Dr. Dog's best work" (WXPN).
And check out the playlist of key inspirations that Dr. Dog put together for USA Today.
Dr. Dog is currently on their first tour in two years, which includes a three-night run at Brooklyn Steel -- full dates below. Next week they'll be featured on Adult Swim's 'Fishcenter Live.'
Praise For Dr. Dog and 'Critical Equation':
"A roiling caldron of psychedelia...it could almost be Santana, infused with 21st-century dread and nerve." - New York Times
"The deep, pulled-back grooves of Critical Equation reveal the harnessed intensity of the songs and performances so deliberately that their myriad pleasures and embedded hooks will sneak up on you." -- Uncut
"Pops and darts with the energy of a brand new band...it's prime Dr. Dog." - American Songwriter
"Deeply moving and resonant songwriting...Dr. Dog uses restraint as a strength and sounds at the top of their game while doing it." - KEXP
"Arguably Dr. Dog's best work...blossoms in ways that can be surprising" - WXPN
"Dr. Dog are reinvigorated and creating some of the strongest music of their careers."- OPB
"A deliciously psychedelic slice of vintage rock-and-roll with a fast-beating pop heart." - Relix
"One of Dr. Dog's best albums...the band's reestablished confidence, cohesion and ease is infectious and comes through in nearly every song." - No Depression
"A surprisingly vital outing." - AllMusic
Tour Dates
5/10 Tulsa, OK - Cain's Ballroom
5/11 Dallas, TX - Granada Theater
5/12 Austin, TX - Moody Theater
5/13 Houston, TX - White Oak Music Hall
5/14 San Antonio, TX - The Rustic
5/16 New Orleans, LA - Joy Theater
5/17 Birmingham, AL - Iron City
5/18 Atlanta, GA - Tabernacle
5/19 Black Mountain, NC - Pisgah Brewing Co.
6/1 Santa Ana, CA - The Observatory
6/2 San Diego, CA - Observatory North Park
6/3 Pioneertown, CA -- Pappy & Harriet's
6/5 Los Angeles, CA - The Theatre at Ace Hotel
6/7 Oakland, CA - Fox Theater
6/8 Portland, OR - Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
6/9 Seattle, WA - The Moore Theatre
6/11 Salt Lake City, UT - The Depot
6/13 Denver, CO - Ogden Theatre
6/14 Denver, CO - Ogden Theatre
6/15 Kansas City, MO - Truman
6/16 Indianapolis, IN - Sun King Brewery
6/17 Pittsburgh, PA - Stage AE
6/19 Brooklyn, NY - Brooklyn Steel
6/20 Brooklyn, NY - Brooklyn Steel
6/21 Brooklyn, NY - Brooklyn Steel
6/22 Vienna, VA - Wolf Trap
6/23 Philadelphia, PA - Festival Pier at Penn's Landing
7/13 Greenfield, MA - Green River Festival
7/14 Greenfield, MA - Green River Festival
7/15 Greenfield, MA - Green River Festival
8/10 Waynesville, OH - Bellwether Festival
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