James appears on new Street Dogs album (out 10/10)

**Tue Aug 15, 2006 1:57 am**

not sure if this is the right section or not...

(SPAOJ.com) Having put the finishing touches on their third album, Fading American Dream, STREET DOGS are currently on the road with legendary Orange County punk-rockers The Adolescents. The tour winds down in Tempe, AZ on August 20th. But there’s no rest for these road-tested veterans, as the Boston band gets back in the van again in mid-October as direct support to seminal punk rockers Bouncing Souls, an Old School style tour that will take them straight into the New Year.

After two months in the studio with producer Ted Hutt (Flogging Molly, Bouncing Souls) the band, whose ranks include former members of Dropkick Murphys and Mighty Mighty Bosstones, is bringing a renewed fire and energy to their live show as they test out tracks from their latest effort.

"Fading American Dream is a collection of 13 songs, 2 years in the making,” STREET DOGS’ vocalist Mike McColgan explains. “The record is full of blood, sweat, tears, raw emotion, frustration and joy. Our producer, Ted Hutt, pushed and challenged us to the peak of our abilities. The end result is a release reflecting all of the above as well as our collective influences, some past band experiences, and our live performances."

The new album stays true to STREET DOGS’ own particular brand of politically-charged punk rock, delivering sobering messages via music that is drunk on hooks. “The album and title track, Fading American Dream, is about common people, songs about youth and the predicament of being left behind and being brought up on a war culture” reflects McColgan, “songs that talk about the declining rights for workers, like “Common People” – ‘not without a purpose, not without a fight’” .

Fading American Dream hits streets October 10th on the band’s own imprint Brass Tacks Records (distributed through DRT Entertainment) and features guest appearances by James Fearnley (The Pogues) and Matt Hensley (Flogging Molly).

Catch STREET DOGS on Bouncing Souls’ Gold Tour this Fall and be sure to visit the official tour website (http://www.thegoldtour.com) for the latest tour updates. The band is currently on the road with The Adolescents.

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**Thu Oct 12, 2006 5:46 pm**

http://myspace.com/streetdogs

Anyone bought the new cd yet ?
Is it worth buying ?

**Fri Oct 13, 2006 11:45 pm**

RoddyRuddy wrote:http://myspace.com/streetdogs

Anyone bought the new cd yet ?
Is it worth buying ?

It's not out yet, it comes out the 24th.

**Sat Oct 14, 2006 1:17 pm**

RoddyRuddy wrote:http://myspace.com/streetdogs

Anyone bought the new cd yet ?
Is it worth buying ?

I really liked the album. Some great tunes on it.

**Sat Oct 14, 2006 9:21 pm**

I haven't heard the new CD yet, because it isn't out yet, but their other CD's are extremely good and they're a good live band. Didn't they play a show with the Pogues on the East Coast?

**Sun Oct 15, 2006 6:50 pm**

Fading American Dream hits streets October 10th on the band’s own imprint Brass Tacks Records (distributed through DRT Entertainment) and features guest appearances by James Fearnley (The Pogues) and Matt Hensley (Flogging Molly).

Sorry thought it was out in the USA on the 10th Oct as stated in the above review .

Gave the 3 tracks on the myspace link a listen & am going to buy it as a result .

**Mon Oct 16, 2006 8:45 am**

There is a really great cover version of Billy Braggs "There i power in a union" on the album.
Have perordered the CD/DVD release myself.

**Wed Nov 01, 2006 6:25 pm**

Great CD! I'm listening to Shards of Life right now. Haha you can really tell that's James playing the accordion. Somehow he has a real recognizable sound :lol:

**Thu Nov 02, 2006 12:51 am**

Check your liner notes Mick...James plays the whistle & Matt Hensley from Flogging Molly plays the accordian :shock:

Don't ask me why James didn't play the keys?!?!

**Thu Nov 02, 2006 1:40 am**

Looking forward to their show this week! YIppeeee

**Thu Nov 02, 2006 11:24 am**

orrok61 wrote:Check your liner notes Mick...James plays the whistle & Matt Hensley from Flogging Molly plays the accordian Don't ask me why James didn't play the keys?!?!

Haha okay then Hensley has taken over James's sound :wink:

**Fri Nov 03, 2006 6:31 pm**

Enjoy the Dogs georgecat,love them live!!They should be headlining though & the Souls warming up!!

**Tue Nov 07, 2006 6:40 pm**

orrok61 wrote:Enjoy the Dogs georgecat,love them live!!They should be headlining though & the Souls warming up!!

I can't believe no one has noticed how much Greg from the Souls looks like DzM???? It's scary. I think it's his long lost twin.

James appears on new Street Dogs album (out 10/10)

James appears on new Street Dogs album (out 10/10)

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