Performed by The Format Rated 4.5/5.0, based on 33 reviews. Buy from Amazon: New price: $7.58 Used price: $7.44

Rare Find, I love this CD!
Rating: 5/5
I first heard The Format on our local alternative radio station. The song "Snails" is just wonderful (I think I'll have it played at my funeral!). I agree with another reviewer that this is best listened to as a whole. As a complete album, this is an amazing treat as every song seems to 'speak' and have it's own story to tell. I hope to see this band live sometime. If you're going to sample a song, give "Snails" or "She Doesn't Get It" a listen.

lyrically and musically amazing!
Rating: 5/5
i have to admit when i first bought this CD and listened i was skeptical since it doesn't sound much like their first album upon first listen. However after seeing them perform the album live, and see the passion that went into the lyrics and the fun that they had with the energy of the music, i gave it a second listen and FELL IN LOVE. This album has several amazing songs, but all of them are solid. Some have a somewhat theatrical feel, but the lyrics and message are amazing. This is a great album to run to (perfect pacing for your strides) or drive along on a sunny day (or a grey one to brighten it up). This second CD is very different from the first, but give it a couple listens and you'll grow to love it even more!

This band rocks....
Rating: 5/5
Ok so I'm biased....my brother is the guitarist in this band (Mike Schey). HOWEVER, this is an incredible cd. If you're looking for something fresh and outstanding musically, this is it. Try to catch them live if you can-they're even better than the record.

I love this cd!
Rating: 5/5
I've been a format fan for years! I am in love with their first cd, but this one is by far the best!

"Although the band was inundated with major-label offers after their split with Atlantic, they decided to release under their own Vanity Label imprint, distributed by Sony/BMGa move that allowed them to make the album they wanted to make.

"It was great," says Ruess, describing the process of recording Dog Problems with producer Steve McDonald (Red Kross). "I'd go into the studio, make decisions and never have to hear things like, "I don't know if that has enough octane," he continues, laughing. "I feel like on the last record, we were pressured to make an album full of singles, and this time we could just do whatever we want." It's true; six of the songs on Dog Problems have full orchestration (three of which are arranged by Jellyfish mastermind Roger Manning), and while the band may not have felt pressured to write singles, well, nearly every song on the disc could be one."

this cd makes me happy, i also saw them in concert 7 days ago (best ever).
YOU JUST GOTTA LOVE THEM!!!