Sweet Nothings

Baltimore-based Dog Fashion Disco have always been difficult to pin down. Combining such potentially dissimilar genres as alternative metal, funk and cabaret, the collective made a name for themselves with their unique crossover style. The act's eclectic tendencies backed by sharp songwriting turned such albums as Anarchists Of Good Taste and Committed To a Bright Future into exciting genre-bending offerings. The band was clearly on a roll last decade but they didn't hit their stride until 2006 when Adultery was released. Their trademark eclecticism blended so well with film noir concepts that the result was one of the most adventurous records of the last decade, a collection of stylistically varied songs dexterously bound by the theme of crime.The new album from reunited Dog Fashion Disco comes out after eight years on the grounds of a successful crowdfunding campaign, and it's totally in line with the expectations of fans perfectly epitomizing what the group are all about. Instead of venturing into new musical realms, Sweet Nothings settles on the act's familiar fusion of styles. Sturdy metal-centered arrangements are augmented by jazzy woodwind instruments and spooky keys taken straight from a horror movie. The allure of the record lies in how effectively these divergent influences are combined. The sextet are equally captivating when they deal in robust metallic head-bangers and playful funky cuts. There's a fine balance of both these track modes here. The off-kilter progressions of such pummeling songs as 'Scarlet Fever' and 'Envy The Vultures' are contrasted with the danceable grooves of 'Doctor's Orders,' the Caribbean rhythms of 'Struck By Lightening' and the idyllic atmospherics of the title track.

As anyone who has followed Todd Smith throughout his projects knows, Mr. Smith is really one of the most versatile artists around. I've been a huge fan ever since Anarchists and I've always found his music addictive and thought provoking. The latest effort from Dog Fashion Disco has proven to have more layers than I originally thought and it is every bit as good and anything they've previously release. It's been too long since we've had an new DFD album and I'm thrilled to add this to the collection. The album was crowd funded and they hit all of their objectives which means that this is the first half of a double album.I'm not one who goes into a huge break down of each song individually. I will say this, no two are the same and if you're looking for a little bit of metal, experimental, funk, jazz, and anything else you can think of, stop reading now and buy it! The depth of the lyrics are always my favorite part. From deep to bleak, Todd knows how to write. Even the album cover can have several different meanings depending on where you are in the album.I'm no professional when it comes to writing reviews so, I'll just say this.....Outstanding album, great song writing, perfect vocals, and very, very original. If you don't currently own any DFD albums, buy this one! If you do own DFD albums but haven't bought this one, shame on you....buy this one!

Some great tracks, and some pretty forgettable ones. Not the best Dog Fashion Disco CD....but at least it is a new DFD CD. I find myself now skipping a few songs, and moving to more of the interesting ones. This album does not compare to Adultery, but that might be too much to even expect.My personal favorite tracks: Doctor's Orders, Sweet Nothings, End of the Road. But every once in a while I need the styles of Struck by Lightening or Tastes So Sweet. Tracks 6-8 are the onces I often skip. They are the heavier ones, which honestly is what I thought I would like more, but they were just not as unique and gripping as the other ones. For a band that jumps around in vocal and musical styles so much these seemed mundane (by DFD standards).

This album is exactly what I hoped it would be. It has been many years since Dog Fashion Disco has released an album and I was concerned that this one might take on the styles of Todd Smith's other projects and lose the feel of the originals. Luckily, my concern was unfounded and I was thoroughly impressed with every track on this one. It picks up right where Dog Fashion Disco left off. This is probably one of the most brass, piano, and organ heavy of all the Dog Fashion Disco library and it is done just as well as it was in the past. Again, Todd Smith and Jasan Stepp never disappoint. I highly recommend this album.

This is honestly one of the best albums I've ever owned, I cannot put it down. The music style is very different, almost like a fusion of rock, jazz, and funk, and I absolutely love it. Plus, the lyrics are absolutely brilliant. Amazing album, and in my opinion, the best so far from DFD.If you only heard one or two songs by them before, go search more and listen to more (and sample this album!), because you haven't heard anything yet. This CD has so many music styles combined in it, I can't even put names to all of them. It's simply excellent.I was lucky enough to be able to hear those songs performed live, and trust me, they do not disappoint. Support live music, it's the voice of everyone!

there's nothing i could say the other 5 star reviews haven't. sweet nothings is a fantastic album, and in fact, my favorite album of 2014 without a doubt. dfd creative, playfully morbid, musically diverse, band, who always pumps out great records, only matched by the fantastic show the put on.

Dog Fashion Disco has done it again! With their avant-garde sound they have pleased the masses. I particularly like the dark spin to all their lyrics. From the heavy "War Party", to the horn infused tribute to Greta Garbo, "Greta ", and the danceable "Tastes So Sweet ", and the hip hop sound of "Sweet Nothings", this album will test your full emotional range. You'll smile, cry, and want to break something after listening. Enjoy on full volume!

Dog fashion disco is still amazing. This album is a little different from their other stuff, but i listen to it constantly.

Dog Fashion Disco create another masterpiece with their latest album, Sweet Nothings.

DFD still have some gas left in the tank. Great to have them back.

Uscito nel 2014, sancisce il rientro sulle scene di questa band che si era sciolta a metà anni 2000. L'album è sulla scia del precedente Adultery, anche qua la band mostra molta versatilità in brani anche di genere diverso, facendo il verso senza nemmeno nasconderlo troppo a Mr. Bungle e Faith No More. Il risultato è comunque molto apprezzabile, soprattutto per gli amanti del genere, con brani come We aren't the World, the pale horse e tastes so sweet come punte di diamante. Forse troppo lungo (un paio di brani avrebbero potuto anche non essere presenti e l'album non ne avrebbe risentito), ma comunque merita l'acquisto.

Dog Fashion Disco hatte ich nach "Committed to a Bright Future" (2003) irgendwie aus den Augen verloren. Warum, weiß ich jetzt selbst nicht so genau, denn "Sweet Nothings" aus dem Jahr 2014 beweist, dass es die Truppe aus Maryland nach wie vor drauf hat. Der Sechser mischt noch immer nach Lust und Laune alle möglichen Stile zusammen: So befinden sich auf dem Album Metal, Swing, Rock, Jazz sowie Lounge, Surf- und Zirkusmusik - um nur ein paar zu nennen. Da bleibt es nicht aus, Vergleiche zu Bands zu ziehen, in denen Mike Patton mitwirkt oder mitgewirkt hat. Dog Fashion Disco klingen hier und da tatsächlich ein bisschen wie Tomahawk, Mr. Bungle oder die experimentierfreudigeren Faith No More. Man sollte sie aber keinesfalls als Abklatsch bezeichnen, denn sie bringen genug Eigenständigkeit mit. Es gelingt ihnen, in allen möglichen Stilen zu wildern, ohne dass das Songwriting darunter leidet und die Lieder durch völliges Chaos unhörbar werden. Es ist vielmehr ein kontrolliertes Chaos, das jede Menge Spaß macht und sogar die eine oder andere saustarke Hookline abwirft. Dog Fashion Disco schaffen den Spagat zwischen musikalischem Anspruch und Eingängigkeit, auch wenn man dabei natürlich keine leichte Kost erwarten sollte. "Sweet Nothings" ist ein anspruchsvolles, im positiven Sinne verrücktes und liebenswertes Album, das so schnell garantiert nicht langweilig wird. Jetzt bleibe ich aber auch an der Band und ihrem Schaffen dran!