The group was founded by Ken Downie along with Ed Handley and Andy Turner, who had already been producing music under the Plaid moniker.
In 1989, they were unable to find a label to back their releases and had to start their own, Black Dog Productions.
Their first full-length album, Bytes, was released in 1992 on WARP Records, the label later to publish records from some of the most notable of IDM artists, such as Aphex Twin, Boards of Canada, and Autechre.
Their music was often produced under a number of different names, such as Close Up Over, Xeper, Atypic, I.A.O., Balil and Discordian Popes. These were often names for the different projects of the three artists.
Later on, in 1994, Ed and Andy broke off from Black Dog Productions, to work full-time on Plaid. Ken Downie continued working in The Black Dog on his own for a while, taking it easy, later to return to music production with Richard and Martin Dust, owners of the label Dust Science Recordings. Since, they have released fourteen EPs and four full-length albums.
RA.123 The Black Dog
The Black Dog Lyrics
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The black eyed dog he called for more
A black eyed dog he knew my name
A black eyed dog he knew my name
A black eyed dog
A black eyed dog.
I'm growing old and I wanna go home
I'm growing old and I wanna go home.
A black eyed dog he called at my door
A black eyed dog he called for more.
The lyrics to The Black Eyed /v/s's song "Black Eyed /v/'s" are mysterious and open to interpretation. The repeated phrase "A black-eyed dog he called at my door" suggests the presence of a foreboding and unsettling presence in the singer's life. The dog is described as having black eyes, which may symbolize darkness or a sense of unease. The repetition of this line emphasizes the persistent and haunting nature of this presence.
The lyrics also convey a sense of weariness and longing. The line "I'm growing old and I wanna go home" suggests a desire for comfort and safety, perhaps an escape from the burdens and troubles of life. There is a yearning for a place of familiarity and belonging, away from the uncertainty and fear that the black-eyed dog represents.
Overall, the lyrics evoke a sense of unease, weariness, and longing for a sense of home and security. The black-eyed dog serves as a symbol of darkness or impending negativity, disrupting the singer's peace of mind. The repetition of certain phrases adds to the haunting and atmospheric quality of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
A black eyed dog he called at my door
A haunting presence that symbolizes despair and sadness appeared at my doorstep
The black eyed dog he called for more
The despair and sadness intensified, demanding to be acknowledged
A black eyed dog he knew my name
The haunting presence was familiar with my pain and suffering
A black eyed dog he knew my name
The haunting presence was intimately aware of my identity and inner struggles
A black eyed dog
The constant presence of despair and sadness
A black eyed dog
The ever-present symbol of hopelessness and sorrow
I'm growing old and I wanna go home
I feel the weight of age and long for a peaceful escape from this suffering
I'm growing old and I don't wanna know
The burden of aging becomes overwhelming, and I yearn to remain ignorant of the harsh realities
I'm growing old and I wanna go home
As I age, the desire to find solace and comfort in a familiar place grows stronger
A black eyed dog he called at my door
The haunting presence of despair and sadness persisted, making its presence felt once again
A black eyed dog he called for more
The overwhelming despair and sadness demanded to be acknowledged and confronted further
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Tracklist /
01. Underground Resistance - Antimatter - Underground Resistance
02. Voice Of Electrifying Mojo
03. Underground Resistance - Afrogermanic - Underground Resistance
04. Underground Resistance - Mirage - Underground Resistance
05. Underground Resistance - Windchime - Underground Resistance
06. Underground Resistance - Talkin2Z - Underground Resistance
07. Underground Resistance - Final Frontier - Underground Resistance
08. Underground Resistance - In Or Out - Underground Resistance
09. Underground Resistance - Maroon - Underground Resistance
10. Underground Resistance - Death of My Neighbor - Underground Resistance
11. Underground Resistance - Baghdad Express - Underground Resistance
12. Underground Resistance - Inversions - Underground Resistance
13. Underground Resistance - Technology Gap - Underground Resistance
14. Underground Resistance - Antimatter - Underground Resistance
15. Underground Resistance - I Am UR - Underground Resistance
16. Underground Resistance - Tazumal - Underground Resistance
17. Underground Resistance - Hunting the Program - Underground Resistance
18. Underground Resistance - Toxic Broadcast - Underground Resistance
19. Underground Resistance - Detonate - Underground Resistance
20. Underground Resistance - Orbit (Black Dog edit) - Underground Resistance
21. Underground Resistance - Riot - Underground Resistance
22. Underground Resistance - Base Camp Alpha 808 - Underground Resistance
23. Underground Resistance - Entering Quadrant 5 - Underground Resistance
24. Underground Resistance - Adrenalin - Underground Resistance
25. Underground Resistance - Gamma Ray - Underground Resistance
26. Underground Resistance - Ambush - Underground Resistance
27. Underground Resistance - Sea Quake - Underground Resistance
28. Underground Resistance - Kill My Radio Station - Underground Resistance
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Tracklist /
01. Underground Resistance - Antimatter - Underground Resistance
02. Voice Of Electrifying Mojo
03. Underground Resistance - Afrogermanic - Underground Resistance
04. Underground Resistance - Mirage - Underground Resistance
05. Underground Resistance - Windchime - Underground Resistance
06. Underground Resistance - Talkin2Z - Underground Resistance
07. Underground Resistance - Final Frontier - Underground Resistance
08. Underground Resistance - In Or Out - Underground Resistance
09. Underground Resistance - Maroon - Underground Resistance
10. Underground Resistance - Death of My Neighbor - Underground Resistance
11. Underground Resistance - Baghdad Express - Underground Resistance
12. Underground Resistance - Inversions - Underground Resistance
13. Underground Resistance - Technology Gap - Underground Resistance
14. Underground Resistance - Antimatter - Underground Resistance
15. Underground Resistance - I Am UR - Underground Resistance
16. Underground Resistance - Tazumal - Underground Resistance
17. Underground Resistance - Hunting the Program - Underground Resistance
18. Underground Resistance - Toxic Broadcast - Underground Resistance
19. Underground Resistance - Detonate - Underground Resistance
20. Underground Resistance - Orbit (Black Dog edit) - Underground Resistance
21. Underground Resistance - Riot - Underground Resistance
22. Underground Resistance - Base Camp Alpha 808 - Underground Resistance
23. Underground Resistance - Entering Quadrant 5 - Underground Resistance
24. Underground Resistance - Adrenalin - Underground Resistance
25. Underground Resistance - Gamma Ray - Underground Resistance
26. Underground Resistance - Ambush - Underground Resistance
27. Underground Resistance - Sea Quake - Underground Resistance
28. Underground Resistance - Kill My Radio Station - Underground Resistance
@lardosian
That last track is Drexciya isnt it..
@disco3033
😎✌
@chrisguest5251
One of the best UR mixes out there. 9 years old and only 460+ likes. Definitely still underground.
@dpalaoro
More like a medley then a mix. This was put together, wasn't mixed in the classic sense.
@hplovehandle
I would buy this set if it was on iTunes or CD. The pioneers of UK techno mixing the pioneers of Detroit techno,total win win!
@ghostdancer1972
Yeah Dave! Exactly! Musicians Musicians!(Both Black Dog & UR) Thats what they are! ive been listening to Bytes recently & thats from 1993! & always have time for Detroit!
@hplovehandle
Excellent.You know it.I've been re-listening to Further Vexations and Radio Scarecrow by Black Dog and Kelly Hand's "Detroit History" part 1. Love it! Good music will always stand the test of time. I may go onto tthe Black Dog's website and harass them about releasing this mix,may work,you never know. Peace.
@hplovehandle
John Kenney I know,Tranklements was brilliant and the new stuff just gets better! ;)
@BennGlazier
One of my favourite RA mixes. Top work lads.