Dogs was a

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-influenced

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band from

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. They toured with

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. Their first album, ''

Turn Against This Land ''Turn Against This Land'' is the debut album from the London-based band Dogs, released in 2005. Critical reception ''The Guardian'' wrote that "at times - especially on 'Tarred and Feathered' - the sentiments being expressed somehow manage to ...

'', released on 19 September 2005, was recorded at Sawmills Studio in Cornwall, produced by John Cornfield. It was released by

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and received critical acclaim from the UK press. It contained the singles "London Bridge/End of an Era" (double A-side), " Tuned to a Different Station" and "Selfish Ways", each charting in the UK chart top 40. Dogs returned during 2007, under

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, with three singles: "Soldier On", followed by "This Stone Is a Bullet" and thirdly " Dirty Little Shop", released on 18 June 2007. The song "Chained to No-One" was released at the end of 2007 as a download-only single. The band released their second album, '' Tall Stories from Under the Table'' on 25 June 2007. On 19 November 2008, it was announced that original drummer, Rich Mitchell had left the band amicably to join the band

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and a replacement found in Paul Warren. On 18 August 2009, it was announced that rhythm guitarist and backing vocalist, Luciano Vargas, had left the band amicably to pursue a family lifestyle. Luciano's replacement was found in rhythm guitarist Kevin Iverson, previously frontman of the band Springtide Cavalry. Iverson announced in December 2010 that he would be leaving Dogs for personal reasons. The band released an EP on 14 June 2010, entitled '' We Are The Dogs'', released independently without any label or PR output. Also, in early 2011, Dogs released a free seven track EP through their Facebook page entitled ''Fly Like Eagles''. On 21 June 2011, lead singer Johnny Cooke announced that the band were separating via a message on their official forum. On 11 May 2007, a concert was recorded at the Weekender Club in Innsbruck Austria. A double LP + CD of this concert was released on 4 November 2016.

Band members

* Johnny Cooke –

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* Rikki Mehta –

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* Duncan Timms –

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* Paul Warren –

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(2008-2011) * Rich Mitchell – drums (2004–2008) * Luciano Vargas – guitar and vocals (2004–2009) * Kevin Iverson –

and

(2009–2010)

Discography

Albums

* ''

'' (2005) - UK #87 * '' Tall Stories from Under the Table'' (2007) - UK #181

Extended plays

* '' We Are The Dogs'' (2010)

Singles

From ''Turn Against This Land'' * "London Bridge/End of an Era" (2004) (featured on the

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'') * " She's Got a Reason" (2005) - UK #36 * " Tuned to a Different Station" (2005) - UK #29 (featured on the

s ''

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'') * "Selfish Ways" (2005) - #45 UK * "

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" (2005) - UK #64 From ''Tall Stories from Under the Table'' * "Soldier On" (2006) - UK #149 * " Dirty Little Shop" (2007) * "This Stone is a Bullet" (2007) * "Chained to No-One" - Download Only (2007)

References

External links

Dogs' official websiteLast.fm
{{DEFAULTSORT:Dogs Musical groups from London Musical groups established in 2004 Musical groups disestablished in 2011