MUTT
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MUTT is an album by Roots music
band Lost Dogs
, released on Fools of the World
and Lo-Fidelity Records
in 2004.
For this record, the band decided to take songs - 3 songs each - from each of their regular bands and redo them Lost Dogs style. Roe brought The 77s
songs "It's So Sad" (from 1983's Ping Pong Over the Abyss
) and "The Lust, The Flesh, The Eyes and the Pride of Life" (from 1984's The 77s
) and his own solo track "Sunshine Down" (from 2001's Say Your Prayers). Daugherty brought along the Choir songs, "Like A Cloud" (from 1994's Speckled Bird
) and "To Cover You" (from 1987's Wide Eyed Wonder), plus the modern hymn "Beautiful Scandalous Night." Taylor brought the Daniel Amos
songs "If You Want To" (from 1991's Kalhoun
), "Grace Is The Smell of Rain" (from 1993's MotorCycle
) and, the first song D.A. ever recorded, "'Aint Gonna Fight It." The trio then added one new track to the end of the record, "I'm Setting You Free (But I'm Not Letting You Go)."
Instead of simply recreating the original performances, each song was given a facelift with different singers taking over the lead vocals. For example, Roe & Daugherty would tackle the D.A songs, and Taylor and Daugherty would sing the 77s tracks. The song that perhaps received the most noticeable rearrangement was the 77's "It's So Sad," which was turned into a rockabilly tune.
Traditional music
Traditional music is the term increasingly used for folk music that is not contemporary folk music. More on this is at the terminology section of the World music article...
band Lost Dogs
Lost Dogs
Lost Dogs are an American musical supergroup formed in 1991, comprising vocalists, songwriters, and guitarists from multiple Christian alternative rock bands. Their current lineup includes Terry Scott Taylor , Michael Roe , Derri Daugherty and Steve Hindalong . The original lineup included Gene...
, released on Fools of the World
Fools of the World
Fools of the World is an independent record label founded in 1996 by rock band, The 77s.Fools of the World, based out of Sacramento, California, started as an independent label for the band to release their own special projects and fan club releases...
and Lo-Fidelity Records
Lo-Fidelity Records
Lo-Fidelity Records is a record label founded in 2002 by Jeffrey K.. Based in Naperville, Illinois, Lo-Fidelity specializes in limited edition releases, special edition reissues, and DVDs for artists....
in 2004.
For this record, the band decided to take songs - 3 songs each - from each of their regular bands and redo them Lost Dogs style. Roe brought The 77s
The 77s
The 77s are an American rock band consisting of Michael Roe on vocals/guitar, Mark Harmon on bass, and Bruce Spencer on drums.-Scratch Band:...
songs "It's So Sad" (from 1983's Ping Pong Over the Abyss
Ping Pong Over the Abyss
The 77s released their debut album in 1983 on the Exit Records label.One song from that album, "Renaissance Man," was later recorded by The Ocean Blue...
) and "The Lust, The Flesh, The Eyes and the Pride of Life" (from 1984's The 77s
The 77s (album)
The 77s released their third self-titled album in 1987 on the Exit and Island Records labels.The album contains the band's biggest hit single to date, which was "The Lust, The Flesh, The Eyes and the Pride of Life." Years later, the song would be covered by Roe's other band The Lost Dogs , and the...
) and his own solo track "Sunshine Down" (from 2001's Say Your Prayers). Daugherty brought along the Choir songs, "Like A Cloud" (from 1994's Speckled Bird
Speckled Bird
Speckled Bird is the eighth studio album from Christian alternative rock band The Choir, released in 1994.-Recording history:Largely a remixed and reworked version of the independent Kissers and Killers project...
) and "To Cover You" (from 1987's Wide Eyed Wonder), plus the modern hymn "Beautiful Scandalous Night." Taylor brought the Daniel Amos
Daniel Amos
Daniel Amos is a rock band formed in 1974 by Terry Scott Taylor on guitars and vocals, Marty Dieckmeyer on bass guitar, Steve Baxter on guitars and Jerry Chamberlain on lead guitars. Current members include bassist Tim Chandler, guitarist Greg Flesch and drummer Ed McTaggart...
songs "If You Want To" (from 1991's Kalhoun
Kalhöun
Kalhöun is an album by rock band Daniel Amos, released on BAI Records in 1991. The album marked the return of the band after a number of years working on side projects like The Swirling Eddies....
), "Grace Is The Smell of Rain" (from 1993's MotorCycle
MotorCycle
MotorCycle is the title of a 1993 album by rock band Daniel Amos, released on BAI Records. The album was dedicated to the memory of songwriter Mark Heard.MotorCycle is a lush, pop rock album, which marked the return of longtime D.A...
) and, the first song D.A. ever recorded, "'Aint Gonna Fight It." The trio then added one new track to the end of the record, "I'm Setting You Free (But I'm Not Letting You Go)."
Instead of simply recreating the original performances, each song was given a facelift with different singers taking over the lead vocals. For example, Roe & Daugherty would tackle the D.A songs, and Taylor and Daugherty would sing the 77s tracks. The song that perhaps received the most noticeable rearrangement was the 77's "It's So Sad," which was turned into a rockabilly tune.
Track listing
- "If You Want To" (Taylor)
- "The Lust, The Flesh, The Eyes and the Pride of Life" (Roe)
- "Like A Cloud" (Hindalong/Daugherty)
- "Grace Is The Smell Of Rain" (Taylor/Chamberlain)
- "Sunshine Down" (Roe)
- "To Cover You" (Hindalong/Daugherty)
- "It's So Sad" (Proctor)
- "'Aint Gonna Fight It" (Taylor)
- "Beautiful Scandalous Night" (Hindalong/Daugherty)
- "I'm Setting You Free (But I'm Not Letting You Go)" (Taylor/Hindalong)
The band
- Terry Scott TaylorTerry Scott TaylorTerry Scott Taylor is an American songwriter, record producer, writer and founding member of the bands Daniel Amos and The Swirling Eddies . Taylor is also a member of the roots and alternative music group, Lost Dogs. He is currently based in San Jose, California, USA.Taylor is highly regarded for...
on Vocals, Guitar. - Derri DaughertyDerri DaughertyDerri Daugherty is an American record producer, songwriter, guitarist and singer, best known as the lead singer and guitarist for band The Choir....
on Vocals, Guitar, Bass. - Mike Roe on Vocals, Guitar.
Additional musicians
- Steve HindalongSteve HindalongSteve Hindalong is an American drummer, percussionist, songwriter and producer best known for his work with the alternative rock band The Choir...
on Percussion, Glockenspiel, Thumb Piano, Energy Chime. - Tim ChandlerTim ChandlerTim Chandler is a bass guitar player, best known for his work with the rock bands Daniel Amos, The Swirling Eddies and The Choir....
played Bass. - Matt SlocumMatt SlocumMatt Slocum is a guitarist, cellist, pianist and composer, known for his work as the principal songwriter and lead guitarist of Sixpence None the Richer....
played the Cello.
Production notes
- Recorded and mixed by Derri Daugherty at Neverland StudiosNeverland StudiosNeverland Studios is an American recording studio owned and operated by musician and songwriter Derri Daugherty.Neverland was originally built in Los Alamitos, California, but eventually settled in Nashville, Tennessee when Daugherty relocated there in the early 1990s...
, Nashville, TennesseeNashville, TennesseeNashville is the capital of the U.S. state of Tennessee and the county seat of Davidson County. It is located on the Cumberland River in Davidson County, in the north-central part of the state. The city is a center for the health care, publishing, banking and transportation industries, and is home...
. - Mastered by Ralph StoverRalph StoverRalph Stover was born on January 10, 1760 and died November 7, 1811 on a farm in Tohickon, Pennsylvania. His father, Henry Stauffer, immigrated to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on September 9, 1749, and settled in Bedminster on , purchased of William Allen, June 12, 1762. The purchase of this land...
@ Dirtboy, Orangevale, CaliforniaOrangevale, CaliforniaOrangevale is a census-designated place in Sacramento County, California, United States. It is part of the Sacramento–Arden-Arcade–Roseville Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 33,960 at the 2010 census, up from 26,705 at the 2000 census. It is located approximately ...
. - Art Direction by the Lost Dogs.
- Design & Layout by Brian Heydn.
- Released by Jeffrey K.Jeffrey K.Jeffrey K., born Jeffrey Kotthoff, is an American record producer, musician, and owner of the Lo-Fidelity record label, which has released albums by Terry Scott Taylor, The Lost Dogs, Adam Again, Derri Daugherty, The 77's, Michael Roe, and others....
for Lo-Fidelity RecordsLo-Fidelity RecordsLo-Fidelity Records is a record label founded in 2002 by Jeffrey K.. Based in Naperville, Illinois, Lo-Fidelity specializes in limited edition releases, special edition reissues, and DVDs for artists....