Dogs Are Everywhere cover

Released 40 years ago

Dogs Are Everywhere

Pulp · 1986

23 min · 5 tracks · alternative rock

Raw and energetic, blending jangly guitars with sharp, observational lyrics that capture a gritty urban atmosphere.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Dogs Are Everywhere Start here — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of alienation and absurdity, showcasing Pulp's early inclination towards dark humor and vivid storytelling.
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    The Mark of the Devil — This track stands out for its haunting melody paired with sharp lyrics that critique societal norms, demonstrating Pulp's unique blend of pop sensibility and social commentary.
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    Goodnight — Closing the album, this track offers a poignant reflection on relationships and loneliness, featuring a more somber tone that contrasts with the rest of the record's energy.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo urban reflections
  • sardonic commentary on city life
  • engaging journey through discontent
  • ideal for focused listening sessions

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer upbeat, fast-paced tracks
  • seek standalone hits or singles

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Breakthrough — This debut album marked Pulp's entry into the music scene and showcased their evolving sound.
Themes
post-punk rhythms· dark satire
Career context
Released in 1986, 'Dogs Are Everywhere' was Pulp's debut album, marking their entry into the music scene after forming in 1978. At this point, the band was still developing their identity, experimenting with sound before their later success in the Britpop movement of the 1990s.
Stylistic neighbors
Suede· Blur· The Auteurs

Tracklist

  • 1 Dogs Are Everywhere Start here 4:53
  • 2 The Mark of the Devil 4:34
  • 3 97 Lovers 4:28
  • 4 Aborigine 4:53
  • 5 Goodnight 5:08

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