DOG MEN POETS: Birth of the Cool

Dog Men Poets

Birth of the Cool

© 2004 Michael Brouillet (805996808926)

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Rock-Funk: An eclectic dose of rock, funk, and poetic hip-hop. Their style dishes out high-energy poetic calisthenics and laid back poetics in a lyric conscious blend of music and poetry.

tracks

1 Anthem
2 Birth of the Cool
3 Hold On
4 Interlude
5 Milf
6 Slow Down
7 Pretty Lady
8 Let's Do Some Work
9 Kinky Stones
10 Intro Original Jam
11 Original
12 Cooler than Cool
13 Extract from Purple Prose
14 Vampyr
15 Summertime
16 Friends
17 Remix of a Poem
18 No more Prisons
19 Outro Jam

notes

After a serious accident left Michael Brouillet (lead vocals) unable to speak for over 6 weeks and facing a possible throat surgery, he realized his music and life needed to take a more purposeful direction. In this period of silent retrospection, he was filled with the frustration to create. After recovering, Brouillet combined his vocal and keyboard talents with G-Smiles’ funk guitar, BJ’s beats, and Fernando’s slap-happy bass to form Dog Men Poets.

Often compared as “Red Hot Chili Peppers meets Stevie Wonder with a G-Love flavor,” Dog Men Poets have continued to create meaningful music. The band’s upbeat vibe is an eclectic mix of old school flavor and youthful enthusiasm. With sweet harmonies over pointed lyrics, Dog Men Poets maintain a growing buzz and have “established themselves as one of the hottest new live acts throughout the South.” [Jason Gossard, San Antonio Current]

Drive, determination, and savage optimism are the cornerstones of Dog Men Poet’s family philosophy. Their first single “Anthem” (from their debut album “Birth of the Cool”) has secured rotation on over 110 radio stations, with their fans’ enthusiasm and support propelling them to ten Top 25 listings. Dog Men Poets have also been recognized as “Best Band” by San Antonio Current, “Top 5 Bands to Watch” by Feedback Magazine, “Best Rock Band” by Study Breaks Magazine, and “Best Party Band” by Edge Magazine. “Birth of the Cool” was nominated as My Texas Music’s “Texas Indie Album of the Year.”

On their third album “Perspective Vol. 1: Sounds of Survival,” Dog Men Poets merge their spoken word slam poetry roots, funk guitar, and up-tempo groove to create a sound described as “shameless, exciting, revolutionizing, and fun.” [S. McDonald, Tasty Magazine]

Dog Men Poets have opened for such name acts as Fall Out Boy, Paul Wall, Black Eyed Peas, Blink 182, KC & The Sunshine Band, Fishbone, Grand Funk Railroad, and Dave Mathews. Think Henry Rollins meets Edgar Allan Poe meets Che Guevara. And that’s who you’ll find at a Dog Men Poets show.

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  • Great live show. Blew me away.
    author: Jon

    I love the mix of poetry with the music. I saw you guys live in Houston. Amazing show. I bought the album at the show and haven't stopped listening yet.

  • Great energy at the live show.
    author: Jon

    I caught you guys at the 99.5 Margarita Pour-Off at Sunken Gardens. Love the poetry stuff you did. I've never seen anything like that. Bought the CD at the show and can't believe this music's coming out of SA. Keep it up.

  • This Cd is awesome
    author: Kathy

    The Birth of the Cool is a great CD,, I listen to it often,,I like to work out to it as the music keeps me moving,,The personality of all the band members are great and they are not afraid to interact with the fans,, Keep up the good work Guys,,

  • I now have faith that good music still exists...
    author: Sabrina Marie

    *ponders* Maybe I should track down hot guys at school for CDs more often... because obviously that's the way to track down good music now-a-days. Keep up the good work!!!

  • FUNKY and FUN!
    author: Kelly

    I think the cd is GREAT! I was glad to be introduced to such a great band with a unique sound!

  • Excellent! - Creative, edgy, upbeat, and fun
    author: Rick

    Birth of the Cool blew me away. I love everything about it - the feel, mood, music, and the lyrics. They're tight while still maintaining an easy, light touch. Hip-hop without being rude and obnoxious. The couple of straight poetry tracks add creativity but aren't overtly weird. The only problem I have is that I can't play MILF when my wife and kids are around - oh well - sucks for them!

  • Love the Funk hip hop poetic flava. Love it.
    author: Jeff

    Wow, I don't know what else to say. This shit is hot to death.

  • hot shit!!
    author: undaground sam out of memphis tn

    this is hot shit!!! LOOK me up on cdbaby undaggound sam is ma my cd is on cdbaby.

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