Dongs of Sevotion explained
| Dongs of Sevotion |
| Type: | studio |
| Artist: | Smog |
| Cover: | Dongs of Sevotion.jpg |
| Producer: | Smog |
| Prev Title: | The Manta Rays of Time |
| Prev Year: | 2000 |
| Next Title: | Strayed |
| Next Year: | 2000 |
Dongs of Sevotion is the eighth studio album by Smog. It was released on April 3, 2000, in Europe by Domino Recording Company and a day later in North America by Drag City. It peaked at number 28 on the UK Independent Albums Chart.
Critical reception
At Metacritic, which assigns a weighted average score out of 100 to reviews from mainstream critics, the album received an average score of 85, based on 10 reviews, indicating "universal acclaim".
NME named it the 27th best album of 2000.[1] Pitchfork placed it at number 10 on its list of the top 20 albums of 2000.[2]
Personnel
Credits adapted from liner notes.
- Bill Callahan – vocals, guitar, piano, hammond organ, synthesizer, jaw harp
- Jennifer Collins – backing vocals
- Nicole Evans – backing vocals
- Damian Rogers – backing vocals
- Jeff Parker – guitar
- Matt Lux – bass guitar, upright bass
- Richard Schuler – drums
- John McEntire – drums, percussion, recording, mixing
- Phil Bonnet – recording
- Joe Dilillo – recording
- John Towner – recording
Notes and References
- Web site: NME's best albums and tracks of 2000. NME. October 10, 2016. February 7, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20210411170425/https://www.nme.com/features/2000-2-1045357. April 11, 2021. live.
- Web site: Top 20 Albums of 2000. Pitchfork. January 1, 2001. February 7, 2018. 1. https://web.archive.org/web/20170813060635/https://pitchfork.com/features/lists-and-guides/5816-top-20-albums-of-2000/. August 13, 2017. live.
