Dog Problems

by The Format

Dog Problems cover art

Nate Ruess and Sam Means elevate their power-pop sound with ambitious, orchestral chamber-pop arrangements featuring sweeping strings and horns. The highly infectious melodies playfully mask deeply cynical and self-deprecating lyrics concerning relationship failures and industry frustrations. It is considered a mid-2000s indie pop classic and heavily foreshadows the theatricality of Ruess's subsequent band, fun.

Genres

  • Indie Pop
  • Power Pop

Tracklist

  1. Matches
  2. I'm Actual
  3. Time Bomb
  4. She Doesn't Get It
  5. Pick Me Up
  6. Dog Problems
  7. Oceans
  8. Dead End
  9. Snails
  10. The Compromise
  11. Inches and Falling (I Love, Love)
  12. If Work Permits
  13. The Lottery Song