What makes Totally Crushed Out! by That Dog notable?

This album helped That Dog gain significant traction within the alternative rock community, featuring prominently in college radio playlists. Critics noted its catchy hooks and lyrical wit, contributing to a growing audience that appreciated the band's distinctive blend of humor and heartache. Totally Crushed Out! is That Dog's second studio album, following their self-titled debut in 1994. At this point, the band was solidifying its identity within the alternative rock scene of the mid-90s, building on the acclaim received from their first release and experimenting with a more polished sound.

How many songs are on Totally Crushed Out!?

Totally Crushed Out! has 13 tracks, running approximately 38 minutes.

Totally Crushed Out!

That Dog · 1995

38 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock

Breezy melodies and sharp lyrics blend playful pop with alternative rock energy, capturing youthful angst and romantic confusion.

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Top tracks — play these first

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He's Kissing Christian — This track showcases the band's signature mix of upbeat instrumentation and clever lyrics, exploring themes of jealousy and unrequited love with infectious energy.
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Lip Gloss — With its catchy chorus and playful narrative about superficiality, this song perfectly encapsulates the album's lighthearted yet pointed commentary on adolescence.
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Ms. Wrong — Opening the album with a punchy rhythm and relatable lyrics about romantic misadventures, this track sets the tone for That Dog's exploration of youthful relationships.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

50 /100

Foothills

Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album blends catchy melodies with sharp lyrics, showcasing a solid compositional voice but lacking in cohesive flow.

What we noticed

Several songs incorporate layered vocal harmonies that enhance the melodic hooks, particularly in tracks like 'He's Kissing Christian' and 'Lip Gloss'.
The lyrics often employ sharp wit and playful imagery, creating a contrast between the breezy melodies and the underlying themes of angst.

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

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 Ms. Wrong 2:26
2 Silently 2:27
3 In the Back of My Mind 2:04
4 He's Kissing Christian 3:28
5 Anymore 2:42
6 To Keep Me 2:21
7 Lip Gloss 2:58
8 She Doesn't Know How 2:23
9 Holidays 2:28
10 Side Part 2:00
11 One Summer Night 2:11
12 Michael Jordan 3:29
13 Rockstar 7:34

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