Wild Dog (released March 16, 2012 in Oslo, Norway) is the seventh album by Susanna, also known as Susanna and the Magical Orchestra, released on the label SusannaSonata (SONATALP004) / Rune Grammofon (RCD 2128).
Background The seventh album release by Susanna is a series of original songs, and here she prove herself as an original songwriter with a strong signature. Chicago Reader critique Peter Margasak, in his review Wild Dog states: ... I never thought about the influence Joni Mitchell might have had on Wallumrød, but I think it's undeniable here. Though their voices aren't particularly similar, their tunes share an elegant elasticity that stretches folk-pop into the world of jazz without getting lost in empty virtuosity. Wild Dog sounds introspective, but much of it has a churning restlessness that's rare on Wallumrød's much more austere earlier records. Most of the songs deal with heartbreak, loneliness, and longing—familiar topics—but her lyrics add an otherworldly mystery, particularly when she turns to nature...
Critical reception The AllMusic reviewer Heather Phares awarded the album 4 stars, The Guardian reviewer John Fordham awarded the album 4 stars, and the reviewer Kim Klev of NRK Lydverket awarded the album dice 5.
Track listing (All music and lyrics by Susanna)
Musicians Susanna Wallumrød – Vocals Emmett Kelly – Guitars & Vocals Shahzad Ismaily – Bass Guitar Jeremy Gara – Drums
Additional musicians Jo Berger Myhre – Double Bass (track 3), Bass Guitar (track 7) Helge Sten – Performer 'Space And Beyond' (track 3) Kari Rønnekleiv – Violin (track 6) Ole Henrik Moe – Violin, Viola & Musical Saw (track 6)
Credits Produced by Deathprod & Susanna Mixed & mastered by Helge Sten Recorded by Janne Hansson at Atlantis Studios Recorded by Eyvinn Magnus Solberg, Helge Sten & Henning Svoren at Ocean Sound Recordings Recorded by Helge Sten & Susanna K Wallumrød at Virus Lab Sleeve by Kim Hiorthøy
References
External links Susanna Official Website Susanna 'Wild Horse Wild Dog' on YouTube