Just a quick note today, before I get back to some more lengthy posts in the next couple of days. Basically, I’ve come across a fantastic album that I’ve listened to more so than anything else this week and possibly next week too; that is ‘Dog Problems’ by the Format. I Guess I’m Floating brought this album to my attention last week when I read that the Format was giving away their 2006 second album for free. To me, a free album has got to be worth a listen as even if it’s absolute crap, you can just delete it. Well, there’s very little chance I’ll ever be deleting this album.

‘Dog Problems’, another dosage of summery, American indie-pop goodness, has to be one of the catchiest albums ever. There’s not a song on there that you can’t at least sing along to after just one listen. As well as that, though, it’s not just the same couple of lines repeated over and over; most of the songs have enough lyrics to fill a book and are very cleverly written to tell a story that whilst sounding all happy and jolly are not always just that. There are some quite nasty lines in there, if you listen properly.

All in all, it’s a stunning album that I’m glad I’ve been able to listen to and I strongly recommend that any of you that haven’t heard it yet head over to the Format’s website to download the LP. It’s only available for a limited time only, mind, with the download going offline after the 16th of July. Of course, you’ll still be able to buy the album after that date but if you’re not too sure, just download it for free now and be blown away by an album of cleverly written and beautifully sung tracks.

P.S. The Format has an amazing website with a flying dog that makes the site worth a visit alone, before you throw in the free album.

B.

Links -

‘Dog Problems’ free download

The Format - Myspace site

The Format - Website