Like a Dog
Izzy Stradlin · 2005
37 min · 10 tracks · rock music
Raw, gritty rock riffs collide with introspective lyrics, capturing a relentless sense of longing and rebellion.
Top tracks — play these first
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Hammerhead — This track exemplifies the album's raw energy with its fast-paced instrumentation and straightforward lyrics about defiance and resilience.
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Just Don't Know — A standout ballad that highlights Stradlin's introspective lyricism, grappling with uncertainty and self-reflection amid a catchy melody.
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Like A Dog — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of struggle and perseverance, featuring extended instrumental sections that showcase Stradlin's guitar work.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features strong rock elements with introspective lyrics but lacks significant impact beyond its genre.
What we noticed
- Several songs incorporate a call-and-response vocal style, creating an engaging dynamic between Stradlin's lead vocals and backing harmonies.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- raw energy for rebellious moments
- short bursts of introspective urgency
- cathartic release through gritty riffs
- for late-night drives
Maybe skip if you
- prefer polished, studio perfection
- seek lengthy, sprawling compositions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Like a Dog' was released in 2005, Izzy Stradlin had already established himself as a key member of Guns N' Roses before embarking on a solo career. This album came after years of hiatus from major releases following his departure from the band, marking a return to independent music production and personal expression.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Slash· Stone Temple Pilots· The Black Crowes
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Bomb 3:42
- 2 Hammerhead 2:11
- 3 Snafu 1:57
- 4 Hell Song 2:56
- 5 Rollin' On 2:51
- 6 Just Don't Know 4:00
- 7 Chop Away 3:31
- 8 Win U Lose 2:45
- 9 On The Run 4:23
- 10 Like A Dog 9:10
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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