Dog Days
Blue Mountain · 1995
55 min · 14 tracks · alternative country
A blend of twangy guitar riffs and earnest storytelling that captures the spirit of Southern Americana.
Top tracks — play these first
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Mountain Girl — This opening track establishes the album's nostalgic and reflective tone through vivid imagery and an infectious melody that embodies the band's roots.
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Soul Sister — With its catchy chorus and upbeat tempo, this track showcases Blue Mountain's ability to fuse traditional country sounds with contemporary rock sensibilities.
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Slow Suicide — This poignant song highlights the band's lyrical depth as it addresses themes of despair and hope against a backdrop of rich instrumental layers.
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Hippy Hotel — The playful storytelling and lively arrangement make this track a standout, reflecting a sense of community and adventure that's central to the album's spirit.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends Southern rock elements with earnest storytelling, showcasing solid songwriting but uneven pacing.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a strong twangy guitar riff in 'Mountain Girl' that sets a Southern rock tone, which is maintained through the first half.
- Several tracks feature layered harmonies and call-and-response vocals, particularly evident in 'Soul Sister' and 'Let’s Go Runnin’'.
- The tempo varies significantly, with tracks like 'Slow Suicide' slowing down the pace before returning to upbeat rhythms in songs like 'Wink'.
- The last three tracks shift towards a more reflective mood, with 'Special Rider Blues' closing the album on a somber note.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Mountain Girl 4:04
- 2 Let’s Ride 3:46
- 3 Blue Canoe 4:38
- 4 Soul Sister 4:55
- 5 Wink 3:17
- 6 Slow Suicide 3:30
- 7 A Band Called Bud 3:23
- 8 Epitaph 4:47
- 9 ZZQ 3:12
- 10 Eyes of a Child 3:11
- 11 Jimmy Carter 2:27
- 12 Let’s Go Runnin’ 4:47
- 13 Hippy Hotel 4:20
- 14 Special Rider Blues 5:04
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