Like the ambling theme song to some late-70’s TV show, Dr. Dog‘s absolutely named “The Truth” is a tantalizing preview of the ANTI- heroes’ forthcoming album, B-Room, due out October 1st.

Soulful strings wave back and forth below mellowed out vibraphone plunks and guitar snaps, building an almost meditative sway in conjunction with Scott McMicken’s plain-yet-enigmatic vocals. Ever-tinged with the warmth of times long past and ill-remembered, it’s a Dr. Dog song through and through, driving into a final swell that reminds us why we love this band. Simply put, “The Truth” is an uplifting number and an encouraging herald for October’s release.

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