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Review: Suede's Dog Man Star, reissued in a half-speed mastered edition for its 30th anniversary, stands as a darkly sensual and troubled masterpiece. Initially overlooked due to its experimental nature and internal band conflicts, this album has since been recognized as Suede's pinnacle. Distancing themselves from Brit-pop, Suede crafted a sound blending glam-rock influences with a moodier, cinematic touch. The album features standout tracks like the gothic 'We Are The Pigs' and the epic 'The Asphalt World,' showcasing Bernard Butler's intricate guitar work. Songs like 'The Wild Ones' and 'Still Life' highlight Brett Anderson's lyrical talent, channeling romantic and nihilistic themes reminiscent of Morrissey. The album's dramatic lyricism and unique tone, from the robotic 'Introducing The Band' to the sparse 'The 2 of Us,' reflect Anderson's stream-of-consciousness writing style. Dog Man Star is an ornate and consistent record, celebrated for its grandiose sound and dark beauty. It remains a definitive statement of Suede's artistic vision, capturing their unique blend of drama and sensuality.

Review: Suede's second album Dog Man Star is alleged to have defined an era; it is considered among many of their diehards as their most musically adventurous record; here, sweeping strings appose orchestral ballads; epic widescreen pieces contrast to, yet befit trashy glam rock. It includes the classic hit singles 'We Are The Pigs', 'The Wild Ones', and 'New Generation'; it's also cited as among their last records to feature guitarist and co-songwriter Bernard Butler. The record's assessment by the first-listen music press, specifically Rolling Stone, as "one of the most pretentious albums ever released by a major label" has likely worked in its favour rather than dashing hopes of greatness: the record's leftward face is mostly stylistic, and besides the flamboyant vocal delivery and sveltely polished mixes, amounts to one of the chicest of chic pop records out there.