Bad//Dreems – Dogs at Bay

Dogs at Bay is 12 short, sharp punches to the jaw and several more to the ears.

Brutal imagery rises from the lyrics, bouncing against the brain like a ball you didn’t see coming, beating sporadically against the beats’ insistent current. Occupying several senses and continuing on its energetic beat.

Bad//Dreems home grown vibe runs, slows, and starts running again – taking listeners with them, travelling blindly, we listen. Filled with feeling that has no outlet but to sing loudly to the backdrop of guitars and drums, it is contained but moving forward.

Through the quagmire of sounds and senses we listen, curious, a little raw and a few steps in several directions. Dogs at Bay is at once familiar and alien. (SP)

Star Rating: **1/2