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Released 30 years ago

Good Dog, Bad Dog

Over the Rhine · 1996

55 min · 12 tracks · rock & roll · traditional folk music · gospel

A tender blend of Americana and folk, where heartfelt lyrics intertwine with lush instrumentation and rich harmonies.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing for reflective moments
  • heartfelt lyrics for emotional connection
  • mid-tempo flow for cozy evenings
  • rich harmonies for intimate listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy tracks
  • prefer standalone singles over albums

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Good Dog, Bad Dog' was released in 1996, Over the Rhine was already establishing themselves in the alternative country scene. This album followed their debut, 'Till We Have Faces,' and showcased their evolution as songwriters, melding personal narratives with broader themes, which would become a hallmark of their style.
Stylistic neighbors
The Civil Wars· Neko Case· Gillian Welch

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Latter Days 5:40
  • 2 All I Need Is Everything 5:05
  • 3 Etcetera Whatever 4:58
  • 4 I Will Not Eat the Darkness 2:04
  • 5 Faithfully Dangerous 4:55
  • 6 The Seahorse 5:02
  • 7 Everyman's Daughter 4:15
  • 8 Poughkeepsie 5:00
  • 9 Willoughby 3:38
  • 10 It's Never Quite What It Seems 4:15
  • 11 Happy to Be So 4:47
  • 12 Go Down Easy 5:21

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