The Dogs don’t have to move, speak, or do anything. That’s what camping is about, and those are the bases of the lyrics to their song, “We Don’t Have To Do Anything” from their album "Camping". I must say, I love camping for exactly those reasons. Go out into the woods and do whatever you want. Don’t do anything you don’t want to. Listen to The Dogs, but only if you want to, though they would make for a wonderful soundtrack of freedom and liberation.

“We Don’t Have To Do Anything” is the first track on Camping. The next song “A Decent Warning” is more lyrically explorative. The rest of the album continues to trek through various feelings, moods, and themes. “July 4^th” is a particular stand out. The upbeat drumming serves as a nervous foundation for the repeated lyrics, “I’m nervous. You’re nervous. I’m nervous. You’re nervous.” The chorus melody is particularly catchy, and the tone on the vocals is appropriately low-key.

“Silver, Tin, and Brass” is a surprise! You expect it to be another subtle jam, but then suddenly fuzz rock comes out of nowhere! Then wonderfully distorted gang vocals! Then a drum set and the song is in full rock out mode. This might be my favorite on the album, although I wanted it to last much longer.

The Dogs are Peter Walters, Matt Bachmann, Rivkah Gevinson, and James Krivchenia. They hand make all their album artwork, and you should do whatever you can to go see them and pick up a copy of "Camping".