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Hank Dogs — I'm an Angel
Album: Bareback
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Released: 1999
Length: 4:40
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Whether or not we are aware
we are being judged somewhere
every action every thought you think
is etched on you indelibly.
Do I take you as I find you
despite your reputation?
I'm an angel by comparison.

Getting drawn in.
So much older.
I know I'm searching
there's nothing here.

Sacred Life you seem to lead me
far away from what I'm here for.
If all I've seen and felt is true
why do I feel this way for you?

Do I take you as I find you
despite your reputation?
I'm an angel by comparison.
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 jcioban wrote:
What ever happened to Hank Dogs?? Weird family dynamics aside, they seemed talented.

 
They issued a second album, Half Smile, on SpinART in 2002. Their FB page has them playing gigs in England as late as 2012.
Posted 9 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
 Photoglyph wrote:
The name 'Hank Dogs' is derived from 'Ankh Anubis'; Ankh being the Egyptian symbol known as the key of life and Anubis, the  jackal-headed Egyptian god of the dead.

I don't know if it has anything to do with the mythology or they just liked the name.  

 
Thanks for that - interesting. It puts paid to my less than wholesome thoughts about Hank dogging... ;-)
Posted 10 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
 chathambing wrote:
The cranberries called, they want their sound back.

I disagree, I don't hear The Cranberries at all in their songs. Delores O'Riordan overemphasizes her Irish accent and inflection when she sings and C-berry songs are more pop-oriented with much more sophisticated production.
Posted 11 years ago by Photoglyph    [ Reply ]
The name 'Hank Dogs' is derived from 'Ankh Anubis'; Ankh being the Egyptian symbol known as the key of life and Anubis, the  jackal-headed Egyptian god of the dead.

I don't know if it has anything to do with the mythology or they just liked the name.  
Posted 11 years ago by Photoglyph    [ Reply ]

This is really, really nice...  love it...
 
Posted 11 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]
What ever happened to Hank Dogs?? Weird family dynamics aside, they seemed talented.
Posted 11 years ago by jcioban    [ Reply ]
Sounds like The Cranberries doing country.
Posted 11 years ago by CanuckMakem    [ Reply ]
Bareback.....giggity 
Posted 12 years ago by CamLwalk    [ Reply ]
 Huey wrote:

How do you know this stuff Fred?? {#Tongue}
 
You do NOT want to know...
Posted 12 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
PSD button really enhances the eclectic nature of RP. I just realized that you can keep clicking on it until you get something you want from the RP library. Each click is quite a revelation and shows the breadth of tunes just waiting for us
Posted 12 years ago by martinc    [ Reply ]
I love this album. I can't explain why.
Posted 12 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
 scrubbrush wrote:
Sounds like the singer for The Cranberries... is it?
 
I thought the same thing (Delores O'Riordan), but no, it's not.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hank_Dogs 
Posted 13 years ago by Tana    [ Reply ]
Really nice. Love the acoustic guitar.
Posted 13 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
Such an elegant composition for individuals with a rough and tumble history. sort of why music is so interesting. And why people are so complex.....
Posted 13 years ago by jcioban    [ Reply ]
Sounds like the singer for The Cranberries... is it?
Posted 13 years ago by scrubbrush    [ Reply ]
That's what Bareback means.  Everybody knows that, as Mr. Cohen would say.

Posted 13 years ago by Geecheeboy    [ Reply ]
 fredriley wrote:

With the modern meaning of the verb "to dog" (to hang about in car parks after dark watching and having sex with strangers), I'd expect it means that Hank goes dogging without using a condom ;)

 
How do you know this stuff Fred?? {#Tongue}
Posted 13 years ago by Huey    [ Reply ]
very nice - this is what makes rp so awesome. listening + learning about indies i would not have a chance to otherwise....
Posted 13 years ago by moonsaura    [ Reply ]
 blotto wrote:
I feel like hugging a tree and smoking some daisies.
peace man.
what does "Hank dogs bareback" mean anyways?
 
With the modern meaning of the verb "to dog" (to hang about in car parks after dark watching and having sex with strangers), I'd expect it means that Hank goes dogging without using a condom ;)

Posted 13 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
I feel like hugging a tree and smoking some daisies.
peace man.
what does "Hank dogs bareback" mean anyways?
Posted 14 years ago by blotto    [ Reply ]
Much better than the dogs/M16 song. Maybe because it's not overplayed here like that was.
Posted 14 years ago by BlueHeronDruid    [ Reply ]
Superb, wish they'd come out with another CD.
Posted 14 years ago by guiguy    [ Reply ]
is this RP or NPR?
man, what is going on with the playlist today
hopefully it's not a format change...........
Posted 14 years ago by Cruzan    [ Reply ]
I like it...The acoustic is relaxing, isn't it
Posted 15 years ago by batupol    [ Reply ]
What a nice piece for driving away!!
Posted 15 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
Ugh.
I feel like I'm sitting in Hell's coffee shop on open mic night.
The guitar is great, but seriously, what the bleep is going on with those half-assed vocals?!?!?!!
Posted 15 years ago by agnes    [ Reply ]
"every action and every thought you think is etched on you indelibly" - I bloody well hope not, given the cobblers that goes through my mind on a regular basis! Nice to hear another Hank Dogs number on RP after the '18 dogs' one. 7 from the Nottingham jury, which is still wondering who Hank is and does he go dogging? ;-)

Posted 15 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
Damn, I LOVE this piece!!
Posted 15 years ago by jhorton    [ Reply ]
pannaramma wrote:
What a lovely guitar intro. Lovely throughout actually
Yeppers!
Posted 16 years ago by rtrudeau    [ Reply ]
Or maybe alreadyRanberries trekhead wrote:
Cranberries?? 8 .
Posted 16 years ago by drews    [ Reply ]
Cranberries?? 8 .
Posted 16 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
Wonderful. Especially following Arcade Fire
Posted 16 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
Lovely, atmospheric piece.
Posted 17 years ago by rbigelo    [ Reply ]
Stumbled about the intro...and got stick to the rest of this song. It creates a beautiful mood.... Am I right?
Posted 17 years ago by prickelpit96    [ Reply ]
MinMan wrote:
Careful sport - that may be his daughter. Word is that they have big dogs that could tear a fella like you into pieces.
It is indeed his daughter (and his wife). I was thinking, gosh, the girl sounds just like her mom. But that's not her mom; she's his daughter from a previous marriage. So there you go. Beautiful stuff.
Posted 17 years ago by Dave_Mack    [ Reply ]
What a lovely guitar intro. Lovely throughout actually
Posted 17 years ago by pannaramma    [ Reply ]
Sweet... Just requested this... Bill's the man!
Posted 17 years ago by radioparadisehead    [ Reply ]
Intriguing... the harmonies are soothing against the guitar. A worthy addition.
Posted 17 years ago by auburntigerrich    [ Reply ]
Love Hank Dogs! 'specially bare back!
Posted 17 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
rexi wrote:
Bloody celtic yammering. Far too much of it on RP...
I think this is nice What kind of "yammering" would you prefer? Anyway, you know where your mute button is, doncha?
Posted 17 years ago by inindian    [ Reply ]
mmm, tasty.
Posted 17 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
MinMan, you are funny! I love THAT song too. I first heard Hank Dogs on another (lesser) online station. Took a couple days to hear several songs from 'Bareback', but after three, including the title track, I got up from my desk and walked across the street to the record store and bought it. Hank Dogs just grabs me somehow. Maybe it IS Celtic yammering, but so what? 'Bareback' is a stunning album all the way through. c.
Posted 17 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
Bloody celtic yammering. Far too much of it on RP...
Posted 17 years ago by rexi    [ Reply ]
You know, I can be as hedonistic as the next person, but what the hell does the woman's looks have to do with the music? Why don't all you people making those comments go listen to Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake and leave the rest of us alone. BTW - agree with the Cranberries comments, the music is OK, but nothing killer.
Posted 17 years ago by eskles    [ Reply ]
Tireux_De_Roche wrote:
The cover of the album is the best part of this. The woman in the right is absolutely stunning.
Careful sport - that may be his daughter. Word is that they have big dogs that could tear a fella like you into pieces.
Posted 17 years ago by MinMan    [ Reply ]
Tasty. If the rest of the album is as magical as this, then I'll be forced to pick it up.
Posted 17 years ago by auburntigerrich    [ Reply ]
The cover of the album is the best part of this. The woman in the right is absolutely stunning.
Posted 17 years ago by Tireux_De_Roche    [ Reply ]
What a BEAUTIFUL guitar intro!
Posted 17 years ago by Alexandra    [ Reply ]
wow... I agree they sound like the cranberries but I prefer the guitar backing with this mob. Very nice...looks like another trip to amazon.de is in order Darn you and your great music Bill! You're gonna send me broke!
Posted 18 years ago by chudd    [ Reply ]
Pyro wrote:
While the guitars are the high point, I do like the harmonies, too....
mmmmmmmm I'm a sucker for harmonies too;) Wailin' Jennies, Be Good Tanyas etc, love ém all likin' the lyrics too more I listen:) yea, these guitars are
Posted 18 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
srbarry wrote:
Wish it was just the guitars.
While the guitars are the high point, I do like the harmonies, too....
Posted 18 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
srbarry wrote:
Wish it was just the guitars.
whoa, just what i was thinking... still a nice tune though... 6?
Posted 18 years ago by jameyp    [ Reply ]
Thanks, I loved this whole album, and I should really buy it again.
Posted 18 years ago by sandy_the_lucky_dragon    [ Reply ]
7 points plus 1 for the cover cuties
Posted 18 years ago by pyxxel    [ Reply ]
Sounds kind of like The Cranberries - same inflection in the singer's voice.
Posted 18 years ago by liser    [ Reply ]
The cranberries called, they want their sound back.
Posted 18 years ago by chathambing    [ Reply ]
Miss you, Timothy!
Posted 18 years ago by flyfree    [ Reply ]
Wish it was just the guitars.
Posted 18 years ago by srbarry    [ Reply ]
Very whiney.
Posted 18 years ago by deanofox    [ Reply ]
they have two albums,and should be played more, so please more Hank Dogs
Posted 18 years ago by JiggyDerv    [ Reply ]
Another good track from a CD I bought way back after hearing "18 Dogs" on RP. "Thought Messages" would also go well on RP, imho.
Posted 18 years ago by Ngoziman    [ Reply ]