Dog Man Star cover

Dog Man Star

Suede · 1994

62 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock

Gothic glam rock intertwines with sweeping orchestration and poignant lyrics, creating a hauntingly beautiful soundscape.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with varied intensity
  • hauntingly beautiful soundscapes
  • waves of emotional release
  • engaging narratives for reflection
  • for late-night introspection

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer short standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on October 10, 1994, 'Dog Man Star' was Suede's second album, following their self-titled debut which had catapulted them to fame. At this point, the band was navigating the pressures of success while grappling with internal tensions, particularly the departure of guitarist Bernard Butler before recording began.
Stylistic neighbors
Pulp· The Verve· Placebo

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Introducing the Band 2:38
  • 2 We Are the Pigs 4:19
  • 3 Heroine 3:22
  • 4 The Wild Ones 4:50
  • 5 Daddy’s Speeding 5:22
  • 6 The Power 4:31
  • 7 New Generation 4:37
  • 8 This Hollywood Life 3:50
  • 9 The 2 of Us 5:45
  • 10 Black or Blue 3:48
  • 11 The Asphalt World 9:25
  • 12 Still Life 5:23
  • 13 Modern Boys 4:49

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