Dr Dog

Critical Equation

It is a testament to Dr Dog’s longevity that they have reached the 10th album mark, with Critical Equation their first since returning from a threeyear hiatus.

The Philadelphia five-piece’s blend of ’60s psychedelia and Americana has barely sent a ripple across the Atlantic, the band being almost completely ignored by mainstream radio in the UK. The arrival of Critical Equation is probably unlikely to change that.

Fans of former tour mates The Lumineers and The Black Keys will definitely find something immensely pleasing in this record. But for those in search of a new Heart It Races, one of the few tracks in Dr Dog’s back catalogue to have garnered attention in the UK, and a cover version at that, will likely be left disappointed. 6/10