This Old Dog cover

This Old Dog

Mac DeMarco · 2017

42 min · 13 tracks · indie pop · psychedelic rock · psychedelic pop

A laid-back blend of lo-fi textures and introspective lyrics that evoke nostalgia and quiet reflection.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • laid-back afternoon listening
  • nostalgic reflections on life
  • steady melodic journey throughout
  • introspective moments of calm

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of high-energy tracks
  • prefer standalone hit singles

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2017, 'This Old Dog' is Mac DeMarco's third studio album, following the critically acclaimed 'Another One'. At this point in his career, DeMarco had solidified his place in the indie music scene and began exploring more personal themes in his songwriting, influenced by his experiences of growing older and navigating relationships.
Stylistic neighbors
Rex Orange County· Homeshake· Kurt Vile

Tracklist

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

  • 1 My Old Man 3:41
  • 2 This Old Dog 2:30
  • 3 Baby You’re Out 2:37
  • 4 For the First Time 3:02
  • 5 One Another 2:46
  • 6 Still Beating 3:01
  • 7 Sister 1:18
  • 8 Dreams From Yesterday 3:27
  • 9 A Wolf Who Wears Sheeps Clothes 2:49
  • 10 One More Love Song 4:01
  • 11 On the Level 3:47
  • 12 Moonlight on the River 7:02
  • 13 Watching Him Fade Away 2:23

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