Melee by Dogleg - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

Take one listen to Dogleg’s debut LP, Melee, and their simple mission statement becomes abundantly clear: “Play fast.” The Michigan-based band began as a bedroom project of singer/guitarist Alex Stoitsiadis, but quickly morphed into a four-piece known for ferocious live shows at which the band’s mantra was taped onto Stoitsiadis’ guitar like a warning. On Melee, the band plays fast but does so with remarkable precision and subtlety. The emo strains remain, but the band meets the genre somewhere closer to post-punk than pop. Opener “Kawasaki Backflip” propulses around a dance-inflected drum beat, while “Fox” is built around a chorus that remains long after the album ends. Lyrics are never sung, only yelled. It’s a feat few achieve, but a spin through the album feels like an hour in a mosh pit.

1. Kawasaki Backflip

Primary Artist: Dogleg; Main Performer
Composer: Alex Stoitsiadis
Chase Macinski
Parker Grissom; Composer

2. Bueno

Primary Artist: Dogleg; Main Performer
Composer: Alex Stoitsiadis
Chase Macinski
Parker Grissom; Composer

3. Prom Hell

Primary Artist: Dogleg; Main Performer
Composer: Alex Stoitsiadis
Chase Macinski
Parker Grissom; Composer

4. Fox

Primary Artist: Dogleg; Main Performer
Composer: Alex Stoitsiadis
Chase Macinski
Parker Grissom; Composer

5. Headfirst

Primary Artist: Dogleg; Main Performer
Composer: Alex Stoitsiadis
Chase Macinski
Parker Grissom; Composer

6. Hotlines

Primary Artist: Dogleg; Main Performer
Composer: Alex Stoitsiadis
Chase Macinski
Parker Grissom; Composer

7. Wartortle

Primary Artist: Dogleg; Main Performer
Composer: Alex Stoitsiadis
Chase Macinski
Parker Grissom; Composer

8. Wrist

Primary Artist: Dogleg; Main Performer
Composer: Alex Stoitsiadis
Chase Macinski
Parker Grissom; Composer

9. Cannonball

Primary Artist: Dogleg; Main Performer
Composer: Alex Stoitsiadis
Chase Macinski
Parker Grissom; Composer

10. Ender

Primary Artist: Dogleg; Main Performer
Composer: Alex Stoitsiadis
Chase Macinski
Parker Grissom; Composer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

10 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

35 minutes and 38 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 3000x3000 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

Studio Quality (Hi-Res)

24bit / 96 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Hi-Res/Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

7/10 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Alternative & Indie, Alternative, Emo, Grunge, Indie, Indie Rock, Post-hardcore, Punk

Label

Triple Crown Records

Music Distribution Service

Orchard Enterprises Inc

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Mar 12, 2020

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

646920323463