The reappearance of the Lost Dogs after several years' hiatus was surely one of the high points of 1999 for fans of left-of-centre Christian rock. This rather hastily prepared "best of" provides long-term fans with a live track ("Built for Glory"--recorded at Holland's Flevo in 1992 and dedicated to Mark Heard who'd died a couple of weeks previously) and a previously unreleased studio cut ("Make Believe") but will be of more use to introduce a new generation to the work of Messrs. Taylor, Daugherty, Eugene, and Roe. The quality of the Dogs' loose country-influenced sound varies, but the lyrics are the focus, moving from satirical humour to poignant observation and expression, often in the same piece. A must have for anyone not already familiar with the Lost Dogs, but maybe not so essential for those who know them well.
3.5 tocks
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