Between Dog and Wolf
New Model Army · 2013
63 min · 14 tracks · alternative rock
A haunting blend of post-punk energy and introspective lyrics woven through atmospheric instrumentation.
Top tracks — play these first
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Horsemen — Opening the album with an urgent rhythm and evocative lyrics, this track sets the tone for the themes of urgency and reflection that permeate the record.
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Did You Make It Safe? — This song highlights the band's ability to weave personal narrative into broader existential questions, making it a poignant standout on the album.
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Between Dog and Wolf — The title track encapsulates the album's thematic core, exploring the tension between hope and despair through layered instrumentation and introspective lyrics.
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Qasr El Nil Bridge — Utilizing vivid imagery and reflective storytelling, this track showcases the band's lyrical prowess while addressing political undertones relevant to contemporary society.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines atmospheric instrumentation with introspective lyrics, creating a compelling listening experience.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a driving rhythm in 'Horsemen' that sets a tense atmosphere, which is maintained through the first half of the tracklist.
- Several tracks feature layered instrumentation that builds gradually, creating a sense of depth and complexity, particularly in 'Pull the Sun' and 'Between Dog and Wolf'.
- The final track, 'Ghosts', concludes with a slow fade-out, leaving an unresolved feeling that resonates after the last note.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- reflective moments for deep thinking
- resonates with themes of resilience
- ideal for evening introspection
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — The album showcases lyrical depth and sonic experimentation, marking a high point in their career.
- Themes
- political unrest· Qasr El Nil imagery· hope and despair
- Career context
- By the time 'Between Dog and Wolf' was released in 2013, New Model Army had established themselves as a prominent force in alternative rock since their debut in 1984. This album marked a significant return after their 2009 release 'Today Is a Good Day', showcasing a matured sound that reflects both personal and political themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Cult· Killing Joke· The Sisters of Mercy
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Horsemen 4:10
- 2 March in September 4:01
- 3 Seven Times 3:24
- 4 Did You Make It Safe? 3:27
- 5 I Need More Time 4:52
- 6 Pull the Sun 5:25
- 7 Lean Back and Fall 3:57
- 8 Knievel 3:16
- 9 Stormclouds 3:42
- 10 Between Dog and Wolf 6:22
- 11 Qasr El Nil Bridge 6:58
- 12 Tomorrow Came 4:11
- 13 Summer Moors 4:22
- 14 Ghosts 5:30
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