''Life as a Dog'' is the debut studio album by American hip hop recording artist

K.Flay Kristine Meredith Flaherty (born June 30, 1985), better known as K.Flay, is an American singer, musician, songwriter, and rapper. Her debut album '' Life as a Dog'' was released in 2014, peaking on ''Billboard''s Heatseekers Albums chart at No. ...

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Reception

The ''

'' said of the album "The new songs are colored with do-or-die inspiration, mixing her rapid-fire verses with sleek melodies and intricate electronic arrangements." ''

'' stated that the album "pairs spaced-out rap beats and chiming indie rock that K.Flay tops with her frequently tricky flows, making a chocolate-in-my-peanut-butter situation that should please rap-loving indie rockers, or the other way around" "Can't Sleep" is featured in the 2021 film '' The Suicide Squad''.

Track listing

Charts

The album reached No. 14 on the ''Billboard'' Rap Albums chart and No. 133 on the ''Billboard'' 200 for July 12, 2014.Billboard 200, July 12, 2014
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References

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