Wetdog Explained

Wetdog
Origin:	London, United Kingdom
Genre:	Post-punk, indie pop
Years Active:	–present
Label:	Angular Recording Corporation, Captured Tracks
Associated Acts:	Reverend Pike Shopping
Current Members:	Rivka Gillieron Sarah Datbylgu Billy Easter

Wetdog is a London-based all-female post-punk trio, formed in the spring of 2007.^[1] The band released their first album, "Enterprise Reversal", in 2008 on Angular Records.^[1] It was followed by their second album, "Frauhaus", which was released on both Angular and on the Captured Tracks label.^{[1] [2]} The first single from "Frauhaus" was "Lower Leg".^[3] The band released its third album, "Divine Times", on 4 May 2015 on Upset the Rhythm.^{[4] [5]}

Discography

• Enterprise Reversal (2008)
• Frauhaus (2009)
• Divine Times (2015)

Reception

Many critics have compared Wetdog's sound to that of the Fall.^{[2] [6]} According to Metacritic, "Frauhaus" received generally favorable reviews from critics, with a score of 64/100.^[7]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Wetdog Biography . AllMusic . 4 September 2015 . Reges, Margaret.
2. Web site: Album review: Wetdog - 'Frauhaus!' (Angular) . NME . 6 December 2009 . 4 September 2015 . Brailey, Louise.
3. Web site: Frauhaus Review . Pitchfork Media . 15 February 2010 . 4 September 2015 . Raber, Rebecca.
4. Web site: Wetdog . Upset the Rhythm website . 4 September 2015.
5. Web site: 6 Great Albums That May Have Passed You By This Week . NME . 8 May 2015 . 4 September 2015.
6. Web site: Frauhaus! Review . Exclaim! . 22 January 2010 . 4 September 2015 . Lindsay, Cam.
7. Web site: Frauhaus Reviews . Metacritic . 4 September 2015.