Dogs (band)
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Dogs were a post-punk
-influenced rock band from London
.
They have toured with Paul Weller and Razorlight
. Their first album, Turn Against This Land
, released on 19 September 2005, was recorded at Sawmills Studio in Cornwall, produced by John Cornfield. It was released by Island records. It contained the singles "London Bridge/End of an Era
" (double A-side), "Tuned to a Different Station
" and "Selfish Ways
".
Dogs returned during 2007, under Weekender Records
, with three singles: "Soldier On", followed by "This Stone Is a Bullet
" and thirdly "Dirty Little Shop
", released on 18 June 2007. The song "Chained to No-One
" was released at the end of 2007 as a download-only single.
The band released their second album, Tall Stories from Under the Table
on 25 June 2007. On 19 November 2008 it was announced that original drummer, Rich Mitchell had left the band amicably to join the band Chapel Club and a replacement found in Paul Warren. On 18 August 2009 it was announced that rhythm guitarist and backing vocalist, Luciano Vargas, had left the band amicably to pursue a family lifestyle. Luciano's replacement was found in rhythm guitarist Kevin Iverson, previously frontman of the band Springtide Cavalry. Kevin announced in December 2010 that after a great year he would be leaving Dogs for personal reasons.
The band released an EP
on 14 June 2010, entitled We Are The Dogs
, released independently without any label or PR output. Also, in the Spring of 2011, Dogs released a free 7 track EP through their Facebook page entitled 'Fly Like Eagles'.
On the 21 June 2011, lead singer Johnny Cooke announced that the band were separating via a message on their official forum.
From Tall Stories from Under the Table
Post-punk
Post-punk is a rock music movement with its roots in the late 1970s, following on the heels of the initial punk rock explosion of the mid-1970s. The genre retains its roots in the punk movement but is more introverted, complex and experimental...
-influenced rock band from London
London
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.
They have toured with Paul Weller and Razorlight
Razorlight
Razorlight are a UK based indie rock band formed in 2002. They are primarily known in the UK, having topped the charts with the 2006 single "America" and its parent self-titled album, their second...
. Their first album, Turn Against This Land
Turn Against This Land
Turn Against This Land is the debut album from the London-based band Dogs, released in 2005.- Track listing :# "London Bridge" # "Selfish Ways" # "Donkey" # "End of an Era" # "She's Got a Reason"...
, released on 19 September 2005, was recorded at Sawmills Studio in Cornwall, produced by John Cornfield. It was released by Island records. It contained the singles "London Bridge/End of an Era
London Bridge/End of an Era
"London Bridge/End Of An Era" is a double A-side single by English punk rock band Dogs. The single was released on November 15, 2004 and both songs would later feature on the band's debut studio album, Turn Against This Land....
" (double A-side), "Tuned to a Different Station
Tuned to a Different Station
"Tuned to a Different Station" is a song by English punk rock band Dogs and is featured on their debut album, Turn Against This Land. Released on May 2, 2005, it was the third single taken from the album and it charted in the UK Top 40 at #29...
" and "Selfish Ways
Selfish Ways
"Selfish Ways" is a song by English punk rock band Dogs and is featured on their debut album, Turn Against This Land. Released on July 18, 2005, it was the fourth single taken from the album.-Track listing:#"Selfish Ways" - 4:00#"Charlie" - 3:08...
".
Dogs returned during 2007, under Weekender Records
Weekender Records
Weekender Records was an Artist Management Company and an independent record label, based in London, England, it also had a sister company based in Berlin Germany. The company closed in March 2010 .-History:...
, with three singles: "Soldier On", followed by "This Stone Is a Bullet
This Stone is a Bullet
"This Stone is a Bullet" is a song by English punk rock band Dogs and is featured on their second studio album, Tall Stories From Under The Table...
" and thirdly "Dirty Little Shop
Dirty Little Shop
"Dirty Little Shop" is a song by English punk rock band Dogs and is the opening track on their second studio album, Tall Stories From Under The Table. Released on June 18, 2007, it was the second single taken from the album.-Track listing:...
", released on 18 June 2007. The song "Chained to No-One
Chained to No-One
"Chained to No-One" is a song by English punk rock band Dogs and is featured on their second studio album, Tall Stories From Under The Table. Released on December 2, 2007 as a download-only single, it was the third single taken from the album....
" was released at the end of 2007 as a download-only single.
The band released their second album, Tall Stories from Under the Table
Tall Stories from Under the Table
Tall Stories From Under the Table is the second album from the London-based band Dogs, released in 2007.-Track listing:# "Dirty Little Shop" - 3:48# "Soldier On" - 3:11# "Winston Smith" - 3:33# "This Stone is a Bullet" - 3:24# "Chained to No-One" - 3:18...
on 25 June 2007. On 19 November 2008 it was announced that original drummer, Rich Mitchell had left the band amicably to join the band Chapel Club and a replacement found in Paul Warren. On 18 August 2009 it was announced that rhythm guitarist and backing vocalist, Luciano Vargas, had left the band amicably to pursue a family lifestyle. Luciano's replacement was found in rhythm guitarist Kevin Iverson, previously frontman of the band Springtide Cavalry. Kevin announced in December 2010 that after a great year he would be leaving Dogs for personal reasons.
The band released an EP
Extended play
An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
on 14 June 2010, entitled We Are The Dogs
We Are The Dogs
We Are The Dogs is an extended play from London-based band Dogs, released in June 2010.- Track listing :# "Cost of Loving" # "This Sorry Scene" # "The Floor Fell Away" # "Long Walk Home" # "When I Threw Stones"...
, released independently without any label or PR output. Also, in the Spring of 2011, Dogs released a free 7 track EP through their Facebook page entitled 'Fly Like Eagles'.
On the 21 June 2011, lead singer Johnny Cooke announced that the band were separating via a message on their official forum.
Current members
- Johnny Cooke – vocalsSingingSinging is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, and augments regular speech by the use of both tonality and rhythm. One who sings is called a singer or vocalist. Singers perform music known as songs that can be sung either with or without accompaniment by musical instruments...
- Rikki Mehta – guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
- Duncan Timms – bass guitarBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
- Paul Warren – drumsDrum kitA drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
Past members
- Rich Mitchell – drums (2004–2008)
- Luciano Vargas – guitar and vocals (2004–2009)
- Kevin Iverson – guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
and vocalsSingingSinging is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, and augments regular speech by the use of both tonality and rhythm. One who sings is called a singer or vocalist. Singers perform music known as songs that can be sung either with or without accompaniment by musical instruments...
(2009–2010)
Albums
- Turn Against This LandTurn Against This LandTurn Against This Land is the debut album from the London-based band Dogs, released in 2005.- Track listing :# "London Bridge" # "Selfish Ways" # "Donkey" # "End of an Era" # "She's Got a Reason"...
(2005) - UKUK Albums ChartThe UK Albums Chart is a list of albums ranked by physical and digital sales in the United Kingdom. It is compiled every week by The Official Charts Company and broadcast on a Sunday on BBC Radio 1 , and published in Music Week magazine and on the OCC website .To qualify for the UK albums chart...
#87 - Tall Stories from Under the TableTall Stories from Under the TableTall Stories From Under the Table is the second album from the London-based band Dogs, released in 2007.-Track listing:# "Dirty Little Shop" - 3:48# "Soldier On" - 3:11# "Winston Smith" - 3:33# "This Stone is a Bullet" - 3:24# "Chained to No-One" - 3:18...
(2007) - UK #181
Singles
From Turn Against This Land- "London Bridge/End of an EraLondon Bridge/End of an Era"London Bridge/End Of An Era" is a double A-side single by English punk rock band Dogs. The single was released on November 15, 2004 and both songs would later feature on the band's debut studio album, Turn Against This Land....
" (2004) (featured on the video game FIFA 06FIFA 06FIFA 06, also known as FIFA Soccer 06, is a video game developed by EA Canada and published by Electronic Arts based around the game of football. It was released in the United States on 4 October 2005 for the PlayStation 2, Xbox, GameCube, Windows, PlayStation Portable, Game Boy Advance, and...
) - "She's Got a ReasonShe's Got a Reason"She's Got a Reason" is a song by English punk rock band Dogs and is featured on their debut album, Turn Against This Land. Released on February 21, 2005, it was the second single taken from the album and it charted in the UK Top 40 at #36.-Track listing:...
" (2005) - UKUK Singles ChartThe UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
#36 - "Tuned to a Different StationTuned to a Different Station"Tuned to a Different Station" is a song by English punk rock band Dogs and is featured on their debut album, Turn Against This Land. Released on May 2, 2005, it was the third single taken from the album and it charted in the UK Top 40 at #29...
" (2005) - UK #29 (featured on the video game Burnout RevengeBurnout RevengeBurnout Revenge is the fourth video game in the Burnout series of racing games, released for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox on September 13, 2005 and Xbox 360 on March 7, 2006, alongside the PlayStation Portable and Nintendo DS title Burnout Legends....
) - "Selfish WaysSelfish Ways"Selfish Ways" is a song by English punk rock band Dogs and is featured on their debut album, Turn Against This Land. Released on July 18, 2005, it was the fourth single taken from the album.-Track listing:#"Selfish Ways" - 4:00#"Charlie" - 3:08...
" (2005) - #45 UK - "Tarred and FeatheredTarred and Feathered"Tarred and Feathered" is a song by English punk rock band Dogs and is featured on their debut album, Turn Against This Land. Released on November 28, 2005, it was the fifth and final single taken from the album....
" (2005) - UK #64
From Tall Stories from Under the Table
- "Soldier OnSoldier On (song)"Soldier On" is a song by English punk rock band Dogs. It was released on November 13, 2006, and the song later featured on the band's second studio album, Tall Stories From Under The Table. It reached a peak position of #149 on the UK Singles Chart....
" (2006) - UK #149 - "Dirty Little ShopDirty Little Shop"Dirty Little Shop" is a song by English punk rock band Dogs and is the opening track on their second studio album, Tall Stories From Under The Table. Released on June 18, 2007, it was the second single taken from the album.-Track listing:...
" (2007) - "This Stone is a BulletThis Stone is a Bullet"This Stone is a Bullet" is a song by English punk rock band Dogs and is featured on their second studio album, Tall Stories From Under The Table...
" (2007) - "Chained to No-OneChained to No-One"Chained to No-One" is a song by English punk rock band Dogs and is featured on their second studio album, Tall Stories From Under The Table. Released on December 2, 2007 as a download-only single, it was the third single taken from the album....
" - Download Only (2007)