Dog Eared Dream
| Dog Eared Dream | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 1994 | |||
| Recorded | Studio | |||
| Studio | Joe's Place, Milwaukee, Wisconsin | |||
| Genre | Pop, Folk | |||
| Length | 46:12 | |||
| Label | Six Degrees Records | |||
| Producer | Mike Hoffman | |||
| Willy Porter chronology | ||||
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Dog Eared Dream is a studio album by American guitarist Willy Porter released in 1994[1]
Release and reception[edit]
The album was released in 1994, and then rereleased in 1995 by Private Music Records. The song that received the most attention was called, Angry Words.[2] Porter toured nationally to support the album, opening for The Cranberries and Toad the Wet Sprocket.[3] The album was critically acclaimed and referred to as his "breakout" album.[4] The album launched Porter's career and introduced the world to his music which was rooted in acoustic guitar. The songs which received airplay on the radio were: Angry Words, Rita, Jesus on the Grille, and Flying.[5]
Track listing[edit]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Angry Words" | Willy Porter | 4:14 |
| 2. | "Rita" | Willy Porter | 4:01 |
| 3. | "Jesus On The Grille" | Willy Porter, Tom Pirozzoli | 4:01 |
| 4. | "Boab Tree" | Willy Porter, John Calarco | 4:24 |
| 5. | "Watercolor" | Willy Porter, Mike Rayburn | 5:22 |
| 6. | "Cool Water -" | Willy Porter, Doug Gill | 4:45 |
| 7. | "Be Here Now" | John Calarco, Steve Kleiber, Willy Porter, Bill Uranus | 2:53 |
| 8. | "Flying" | Willy Porter | 4:29 |
| 9. | "Glow" | John Calarco, Willy Porter | 4:00 |
| 10. | "Cold Wind" | Willy Porter | 5:09 |
| 11. | "Out Of The Blue" | Willy Porter | 4:26 |
Personnel[edit]
Willy Porter band
- Willy Porter – guitar, Rhythm guitar, vocals
- Steve Kleiber, (bass guitar).[6]
- John Calarco - drums[7]
References[edit]
- ^ "Willy Porter – Dog Eared Dream". Discogs.com. Discogs. 1995. Retrieved 15 September 2020.
- ^ "AllMusic Review by Kelly McCartney". AllMusic, Netaktion LLC. Allmusic. 1995. Retrieved 16 September 2020.
- ^ "Willy Porter". Billboard Magazine. 8 July 1995. Retrieved 16 September 2020.
- ^ Levy, Piet (1 February 2020). "Must Hear Music". The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved 16 September 2020.
- ^ "Willy Porter Band w/Martyn Joseph". Shepherd Express. 29 September 2018. Retrieved 16 September 2020.
- ^ Uebelherr, Jan. "From jazz to rock, Steven Kleiber played bass with genius". The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved 15 September 2020.
- ^ Metzger, John (1998). "Backstage Pass An Interview with Willy Porter". Vol. 5. The Music Box. Retrieved 15 September 2020.