Dogzuki's sound is very traditional rock - and I mean traditional in the sense that people who remember where rock came from understand. My first thoughts upon spinning up the disc were that this could be an evolved version of Bowie, and I was pleased to later discover that Ger Ashby (Vocals and Rhythm) claims just such influences. Among the other members of this dynamic foursome influences range from the Beatles and Floyd to Led Zepplin, and there are moments during the four tracks (we want more, guys!) when these show through.
Personally I've never been a big fan of "smash your head against the wall" rock or metal, but Dogzuki stop short of hitting that level. They stay firmly in the trad rock genre which will appeal to the biggest fan base, and I say good for them. I'm already hooked on this (not long enough) album, and I see it being worn out from replay before I get too much older!

The band consists of Ger Ashby (Vocals and Rhythm), Andrew Buckley (Lead Guitar and Vocals), Steve Dehtiar ( Bass Guitar and, um, Vocals) and Boots on Drums. They've been together since 1996, and since March this year have been under management from AngelandDragon Promotions. In this time they have gained air play on several radio stations, most noticeably Radio 1, and have been gigging almost too often to think about. Dogzuki are a bizarre contradiction in that they don't seem to take themselves too seriously on the website while being one of the most professional bands I've come across in their general attitude to the music. Check them out - if you enjoyed the seventies/eighties and like your rock a little more laid back, this could be the group you've been looking for!

The website - www.dogzuki.com - is a great place to get lost for a couple of hours. The band have a very wacky sense of humour, as shown on their biography pages, and between them put out a bi-monthly magazine which displays a total understanding of the surreal!