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.
Why this album works
The album is often hailed as a landmark release in Britpop, influencing countless bands that followed. It peaked at number three on the UK Albums Chart and has since been critically acclaimed for its ambitious sound and lyrical depth, earning a place in numerous best-of lists.
- Best for
- dynamic journey with varied intensity hauntingly beautiful soundscapes waves of emotional release
- 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
- Robbie Williams· Duran Duran· Muse· Ed Sheeran· Depeche Mode· Ellie Goulding· Manic Street Preachers· Placebo
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Introducing the Band 2:38
- 2 We Are the Pigs Standout 4:19
- 3 Heroine Standout 3:22
- 4 The Wild Ones Standout 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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