What makes Every Dog Has His Day by Let's Active notable?

This album is significant for its contribution to the burgeoning alternative rock movement of the late 1980s. It received positive reviews from outlets like Rolling Stone, which praised its melodic sensibility and lyrical depth, helping to solidify Let's Active's place as a key player in the genre. Released in 1988, Every Dog Has His Day is Let's Active's third studio album, following their critically acclaimed debut, Cypress. At this point in their career, the band was gaining traction within the alternative rock scene, exploring more polished production techniques while retaining their signature jangly sound.

How many songs are on Every Dog Has His Day?

Every Dog Has His Day has 12 tracks, running approximately 40 minutes.

Every Dog Has His Day

Let's Active · 1988

40 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock

Jangly guitars and upbeat melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a vibrant tapestry of alternative rock sounds.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Every Dog Has His Day — The title track perfectly encapsulates the album's mix of catchy melodies and reflective lyrics, setting the tone for the entire record.
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Horizon — With its soaring chorus and intricate guitar work, this song showcases the band's knack for blending upbeat instrumentation with thoughtful themes.
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Mr. Fool — This track stands out for its playful yet poignant commentary on self-deception, combining lively rhythms with clever wordplay.
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Forty Years — A more introspective piece, it highlights the band's ability to handle deeper emotional themes while maintaining melodic accessibility.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

48 /100

Foothills

Higher than 19% of albums we've rated

The album features strong melodies and harmonies but lacks the depth to stand out significantly in its genre.

What we noticed

Several songs incorporate layered vocal harmonies, particularly in the choruses, which enhance the melodic quality of the tracks.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

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

1 Every Dog Has His Day 4:28
2 Horizon 4:30
3 Sweepstakes Winner 2:54
4 Orpheus in Hades Lounge 1:46
5 Mr. Fool 2:55
6 Ten Layers Down 3:31
7 Too Bad 2:52
8 Night Train 3:26
9 Forty Years 3:42
10 Bad Machinery 3:35
11 I Feel Funny 3:26
12 Terminate 3:06

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