Edie Brickell & New Bohemians Hunter And The Dog Star 180g LP

Hunter And The Dog Star is the band's fifth studio album and their first since 2018's Rocket - a record that marked a major return for the group following a twelve-year hiatus and was released to widespread critical acclaim. Of the album, Associated Press declared, "a triumphant return...their joy in recording together again is clear on Rocket, a record that touches on a variety of musical styles with ease," while NPR's World Café proclaimed, "explosively joyful" and the Austin American Statesman praised, "a beautiful, inspiring, sensational album." Since forming in Dallas in the mid-1980s, the band has toured extensively across the country and had their music featured in several hit shows including Miami Vice, Girls, Cold Case, Ugly Betty, Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later, American Dad! and more.

Since the release of their 1988 debut, the 2x platinum-certified, Shooting Rubberbands At The Stars, the band has continued to earn their reputation as an unclassifiable, genre-blending force. Returning to Arlyn Studios in Austin, TX to record with producer Kyle Crusham, Brickell and the New Bohemians - Brandon Aly (drums), John Bush (drums, percussion), Brad Houser (bass, synthesizer) and Kenny Withrow (bass, guitars, synthesizer) - once again put forth a collection of diverse musical ideas and styles on Hunter And The Dog Star, as they have continuously done for the past three decades.

Reflecting on the album, Brickell shares, "Hunter And The Dog Star is a collection of songs reflecting the mystery of self-expression, loyalty, companionship and love in the darkest sky just before dawn."

In addition to Brickell (vocals, guitars), Crusham (background vocals, mellotron, piano, Rhodes, synthesizer) and the New Bohemians, the album also features Matt Hubbard (background vocals, organ, piano, synthesizer, wurlitzer), Burton Lee (pedal steel) and background vocals from Kelly Micwee and Alice Spencer.

Country, alternative, pop, punk and rock were all represented incredibly and cohesively, making this an album that would cater to music fans everywhere.

From the effusive opener, 'Sleeve,' and the upbeat entry that follows, the half-spoken 'Don't Get in the Bed Dirty,' through to the giddy 'I Don't Know,' the beat-steady 'Stubborn Love,' the determined drive of 'Horse's Mouth' and the album's riveting conclusion, 'My Power,' the songs soar on the strength of their effusive arrangements and sparkling, shimmering melodies.

Hunter And The Dog Star is joyously, infectiously loose - a record filled with the kind of playful insouciance toward genres and tones that makes it a delight to hear, start to finish.