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  Type Album
  Artist The Format
  Cover Dogproblemsjpg
  Released May 19, 2006 <small>(Digital Download)</small> <br /> July 11, 2006 <small>(USA)</small> <br /> October 25, 2006 <small>(Japan)</small> <br /> July 27, 2007 <small> (Germany)
  Recorded The Bank <br /> Burbank, CA
  Genre Indie Pop
  Length 47:16
  Label The Vanity Label <small>(USA)</small> <br /> Imperial Records <small>(Japan)</small>
  Producer Steven McDonald
  Last Album '' (EP)''<br>(2006)
  This Album ''Dog Problems''<br>(2006)


''Dog Problems'' is the second album and fourth release by American Rock Duo , The Format . It was released on July 11, 2006 on The Vanity Label, The Format's own record label through their management company, Nettwerk . An MP3 version of ''Dog Problems'' leaked to the internet almost two months prior to its official release date. In response, the entire album was immediately made available digitally for only $7.99, through the band's online music store. The album was released in Japan on October 26, 2006, via Imperial Records. To celebrate the year anniversary of the release, the entire album was made available for free from June 25 to July 15, 2007.


TRACK LISTING

All tracks written by Sam Means and Nate Ruess, except "Dead End," by Means/ Linda Perry /Ruess.

# "Matches" – 2:10
# "I'm Actual" – 3:47
# "Time Bomb" – 4:01
# "She Doesn't Get It" – 3:51
# "Pick Me Up" – 3:46
# "Dog Problems" – 4:11
# "Oceans" – 4:48
# "Dead End" – 4:08
# "Snails" – 4:09
# "The Compromise" – 3:27
# "Inches and Falling" – 3:30
# "If Work Permits" – 5:28

iTunes Exclusive Track


Japanese Edition Bonus Track



EARLY DIGITAL RELEASE

On May 19, 2006; an MP3 version of ''Dog Problems'' leaked to the internet. In response, The Format immediately made the entire album available digitally for only $7.99, through their online music store. This led to the sale of almost 3,000 digital copies, before it was officially available in stores on July 11.


THE VANITY LABEL

The Vanity Label is an imprint of Nettwerk, The Format's management company, which is owned and operated by Sam Means and Nate Ruess. Releasing ''Dog Problems'' through their own label allowed the band complete creative control, while still offering them national distribution through Sony/BMG . The Format has also released a 7" single for the song 'Time Bomb' and an iTunes exclusive "And Now I Hope You're All Right- Live In California- EP" on The Vanity Label. The album is still yet to be released in the UK.


SINGLES

The first single from ''Dog Problems'' was "The Compromise," which was ironically written as a response to Atlantic Records asking The Format to write a "hit single," prior to dropping them. The single was selected by popular vote, via a poll on The Format's website. When asked what the second single would be during a recent interview with Absolutepunk.net , Nate Ruess responded, "It had better be 'Time Bomb.'" "Time Bomb" saw a UK release on the 18th August 2006 on vinyl, coinciding with the band's tour of the UK supporting the All-American Rejects.


CREDITS


Personnel



Musicians



Matches

I'm Actual

Time Bomb
  • Josh Klinghoffer - Guitar

  • Roger Manning Jr. - Wurlitzer

  • Steven McDonald - Bass

  • John O'Riley - Drums/Percussion

  • Anna Waronker - Vocals/Vocal Arrangements


She Doesn't Get It
  • John O'Riley - Drums/Percussion

  • Don Raymond Jr. - Bass

  • Mike Schey - Guitar


Pick Me Up
  • John O'Riley - Drums/Percussion

  • Don Raymond Jr. - Bass

  • Mike Schey - Guitar/ Slide Guitar

  • Aaron Wendt - Doppler


Dog Problems
  • The Hobocamp Choir - Gang Vocals

  • Roger Manning Jr. - Orchestral Arrangement

  • Steven McDonald - Bass

  • John O'Riley - Drums/Percussion


Oceans
  • The Hobocamp Choir - Gang Vocals/ Claps

  • Steven McDonald - Backup Vocals

  • Don Raymond Jr. - Bass

  • John O'Riley - Drums/Percussion

  • Mike Schey - Guitar

  • Aaron Wendt - Noise



Dead End
  • Josh Klinghoffer - Guitar

  • Steven McDonald - Bass

  • John O'Riley - Percussion

  • Anna Waronker - Vocals/Vocal Arrangements

  • Joey Waronker - Drums


Snails
  • Roger Manning Jr. - Orchestral Arrangement/ Harpsichord

  • Sean McCall - Percussion

  • John O'Riley - Drums

  • Don Raymond Jr. - Bass

  • Mike Schey - Guitar


The Compromise
  • Steven McDonald - Backup Vocals

  • Sean McCall - Percussion

  • John O'Riley - Drums

  • Don Raymond Jr. - Bass

  • Mike Schey - Guitar


Inches And Falling
  • The Hobocamp Choir - Gang Vocals

  • Sean McCall - Percussion

  • Don Raymond Jr. - Bass

  • Mike Schey - Guitar

  • Joey Waronker - Drums


If Work Permits
  • John O'Riley - Drums

  • Don Raymond Jr. - Bass

  • Mike Schey - Guitar




Additional musicians

  • Deborah Avery - Clarinet / Sax

  • Peggy Baldwin - Cello

  • J'Anna Jacoby - Cello

  • Randy Jones - Tuba

  • Johana Krejci - Violin

  • Paul Loredo - French Horn

  • Jean Marianelli - French Horn

  • Rory Mazella - Clarinet/Sax

  • Mike McGuffrey - Trumpet

  • Jim McMillan - Trombone

  • Kethleen Robertson - Violin

  • Dave Ryan - Trombone

  • Roy Wiegand - Trumpet

  • Adriana Zoppo - Viola