Various - Dog Days Live

Review by Ajay Meena

Dog Days Live: A Raw Slice of '89 Japan's Underground Scene If you're into music that feels like a punch to the gut and a hug at the same time, Dog Days Live by Various might just be your jam. Released in 1989 via Spooky Records outta Japan, this album is a wild ride through Rock and Dance with Hardcore and Punk edges. It’s messy, chaotic, and unapologetically alive—basically, everything good music should be. Let’s talk tracks. First up, “Almost Ready for the Love.” This one sticks with ya because it’s got this raw energy that feels like it could fall apart at any second—but it doesn’t. The vocals are unhinged but somehow still melodic, like someone shouting poetry into a storm. You can tell they weren’t overthinking things here; it’s real, gritty, and kinda beautiful. And then there’s “Deeper U Go,” which hits hard with its pounding rhythm and dark vibes. It’s the kind of track that makes you wanna move even if you’re sitting alone in your room. Something about how the bassline grinds against the percussion keeps pulling me back. Feels like falling down a rabbit hole where danger lurks but also...fun? The rest of the album follows suit. Tracks like “Accepte Donc” bring a mix of punk attitude and danceable grooves, while “Mermaids Chants” throws curveballs with haunting melodies that stay stuck in your head for days. Even when info on some songs (like "N/A") feels sparse, the music itself fills in the blanks. Each piece has its own personality, tied together by an unmistakable underground DIY spirit. What makes Dog Days Live special isn’t perfection—it’s the opposite. It’s rough around the edges, unpredictable, and full of heart. Listening to it feels like stepping into a sweaty Tokyo club circa ’89, surrounded by people who don’t care what anyone thinks. Honestly? That vibe is rare these days. So yeah, this album ain’t gonna win Grammys or top charts, but maybe that’s the point. It’s not trying to impress critics—it’s just doing its thing. And honestly? I think we need more stuff like this. Music that reminds us it’s okay to be imperfect, loud, and free. Oh, and fun fact—I listened to this whole thing on a crappy pair of headphones, and it still blew me away. Imagine hearing it live. Bet it’d knock your socks off.

Artist: Various
Album: Dog Days Live

Japan

1989

Rating: 5.0

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Accepte Donc	6:14
N/A
Deeper U Go	7:19
Piretos	6:31
Almost Ready for the Love	6:19
Mermaids Chants	4:35
Songes D'été	6:21

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Dog Days Live (1989.08.13) Various Artists

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Catalog Numbers

001

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Spooky

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kuunnella verkossa
ascolta in linea
lyssna på nätet
escuchar en línea
écouter en ligne
online anhören
lytte på nettet
online luisteren
ouvir online

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Role	Company
Recorded At	Seibu Kodo

Notes

Recorded live at the Kyoto University Seibu Kodo hall on Aug 13th, 1989.
Released (this reissue) and distributed only in Kyoto, Japan. Limited to 45 copies.
Approx 50 minutes.
This tape was never originally sold at the shops. Only available via direct mail order from Spooky label (Kyoto) for those who attended the show and filled out the pre-order form.
Approx 50 minutes. Printed label on VHS tape. Comes in oversized soft clamshell case.

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s a fun fact: The album *Dog Days Live* by Various artists is a hidden gem from Japan's underground music scene in 1989. It blends intense Hardcore and Punk vibes with surprising hints of Rock and Dance. One standout track, "Mermaids Chants," feels like a raw, rebellious anthem straight out of summer dreams—perfectly capturing the chaotic energy of its time. Released under the Spooky label, it’s a wild ride that screams late '80s experimental spirit. Not your typical album, but that’s what makes it special.