''Dog Eared Dream'' is a studio album by American guitarist

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released in 1994

Release and reception

The album was released in 1994, and then rereleased in 1995 by Private Music Records. The song that received the most attention was called, ''Angry Words''. Porter toured nationally to support the album, opening for

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and

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. The album was critically acclaimed and referred to as his "breakout" album. The album launched Porter's career and introduced the world to his music which was rooted in acoustic guitar. The songs which received airplay on the radio were: Angry Words, Rita, Jesus on the Grille, and Flying.

Track listing

Personnel

Willy Porter band * Willy Porter – guitar, Rhythm guitar, vocals * Steve Kleiber, (bass guitar). * John Calarco - drums

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Dog Eared Dream 1994 albums Six Degrees Records albums Private Music artists