With an introduction that sounds as ominous and foreboding as a Tool song alongside a spoken word performance that’s equally captivating, One and a Half Dog illuminate ‘Shine’ to life with such vivid imagery and substance. The Norwegian hard rock band is comprised of five childhood friends, today in their 40s and 50s, who have a shared passion for the genre. Formed initially as a hobby, their first release was resoundingly successful and prompted the group to look more inwardly and concertedly towards song writing as a serious pursuit. Recorded and engineered at their own studio, they have a unique sound, a battle cry feeling to their style. Their not making music for anyone but themselves, and that passion makes it all the more endearing and meaningful.
Shine is a liberating piece of hard rock, it builds with fervour and understands how to progress from moment to moment with seamless ease. Combining a soft spoken word section with a roaring chorus that uplifts you with momentum that’s gradual and cathartic, it is a masterfully arranged piece of hard rock. They may not be fulltime musicians, but they are certainly well on course to carving out a reputed name in the modern hard rock sphere.