Wetdog

Wetdog
OriginLondon, United Kingdom
GenresPost-punk, indie pop
Years active2007 (2007)–present
LabelsAngular Recording Corporation, Captured Tracks
MembersRivka Gillieron
Sarah Datbylgu
Billy Easter
Websitewww.upsettherhythm.co.uk/wetdog.shtml

Wetdog is a London-based all-female post-punk trio, formed in the spring of 2007.[1] The band released their first album, "Enterprise Reversal", in 2008 on Angular Records.[1] It was followed by their second album, "Frauhaus", which was released on both Angular and on the Captured Tracks label.[1][2] The first single from "Frauhaus" was "Lower Leg".[3] The band released its third album, "Divine Times", on 4 May 2015 on Upset the Rhythm.[4][5]

Discography

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  • Enterprise Reversal (2008)
  • Frauhaus (2009)
  • Divine Times (2015)

Reception

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Many critics have compared Wetdog's sound to that of the Fall.[2][6] According to Metacritic, "Frauhaus" received generally favorable reviews from critics, with a score of 64/100.[7]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Reges, Margaret. "Wetdog Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 4 September 2015.
  2. ^ a b Brailey, Louise (6 December 2009). "Album review: Wetdog - 'Frauhaus!' (Angular)". NME. Retrieved 4 September 2015.
  3. ^ Raber, Rebecca (15 February 2010). "Frauhaus Review". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved 4 September 2015.
  4. ^ "Wetdog". Upset the Rhythm website. Retrieved 4 September 2015.
  5. ^ "6 Great Albums That May Have Passed You By This Week". NME. 8 May 2015. Retrieved 4 September 2015.
  6. ^ Lindsay, Cam (22 January 2010). "Frauhaus! Review". Exclaim!. Retrieved 4 September 2015.
  7. ^ "Frauhaus Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 4 September 2015.