Review by Emma Brown for MPM
A story of tough times, love, and perseverance, Ferocious Dog’s “A Place We Call Home” delights the ears, and warms the heart.
The celebrated folk/punk band yet again deliver in giving their beloved fans the authenticity and experienced musical craftsmanship that they are renowned for.
“A Place We Call Home” tells the tale of poverty and hardship, but how through these struggles, there can also be a great sense of strength, love, and warmth that comes from the community you develop around you in these difficult times.
As the song unfolds, the listener uncovers the story of people who have nothing but determination and courage to keep going, staying true to themselves despite the horrendous hardships that they face.
Although not specified, this song has strong links to the topic of homelessness. This is an issue that the band have been raising awareness for for quite some time, even having food donation banks at their shows for guests to support.
This heartening story is surrounded by a blanket of bright and melodic instrumentation, which really helps turn this story from one of sadness, to hope.
This song has the kind of melody that entwines its way into your head, creating a memorable and long lasting impression.
Ferocious Dog use their wide range of instruments to create a beautiful tapestry of sound. The way the instruments come in and out of the track, dancing between the emotive lyrics and alternating vocals between Ken Bosnall and guest singer Lizzey Joy Ross, leave the listener not only amazed by the story, but by the band’s musical proficiency too.
Overall, this track brings things that in this world are often hard to come by: honesty, vulnerability and transparency.
However, what truly comes through above all else is how this is not a song of sadness or pity, but rather one of hopefulness, strength and love.
“A Place We Call Home” is out now
Listen to “A Place We Call Home” here – https://republicofmusic.lnk.to/FerociousDog-APWCH
Ferocious Dog 2024 in-store signing dates
Fri 17th Banquet Records at 1pm Kingston upon Thames
Sat 18th Rough Trade at 1pm Nottingham
Sun 19th Derrick’s Music Swansea
Tue 21st Resident Brighton
Wed 22ndVinyl Store at 12pm Canterbury
Thu 23rd Slide Record Shop at 12pm Bedford
Fri 24th Crash Records at 12pm Leeds
Ferocious Dog 2024 Kleptocracy tour dates:
May
Fri 17th 100 Club London
Sat 18th Rock City Nottingham
Sun 19th The Globe Cardiff
Mon 20th Phoenix Exeter
Tue 21st Chalk Brighton
Wed 22ndBooking Hall Dover
Thu 23rd Mash Cambridge
Fri 24th Nightrain Bradford
Sat 25th Stone Valley South Hertfordshire
Sun 26th Bearded Theory Derbyshire
Fri 31st MK11 Milton Keynes
June
Sat 1st The Sub Rooms Stroud
Sun 2nd The Drill Lincoln
Fri 7th The Georgian Theatre Stockton-on-tees
Sat 8th Old Fire Station Carlisle
Sun 9th Bootleg Social* Blackpool
Tickets for the tour can be ordered here: https://ferocious-dog.co.uk/live-events/
- Please note change of venue.
Ferocious Dog is:
Ken Bonsall – Lead singer & acoustic guitar
Sam Wood – Multi-instrumentalist
Kyle Peters – Guitar & vocals
Nick Wragg- Bass
Luke Grainger- Drums
Jamie Burney – Violin & vocals
KLEPTOCRACY
