All Dogs Go to Heaven (EP) explained

All Dogs Go to Heaven
Type:EP
Artist:Glaive
Cover:Glaive adgth.png
Alt:A boy sits in a field with a dog. An overcast sky appears in the background.
Released:August 6, 2021
Studio:Studio in Los Angeles
Length:17:06
Label:Interscope
Producer:
Prev Title:Cypress Grove
Prev Year:2020
Next Title:Then I'll Be Happy
Next Year:2021

All Dogs Go to Heaven is the second extended play by the American musician Glaive. It was released on August 6, 2021, via Interscope Records. After recording his debut EP Cypress Grove (2020) in his North Carolina bedroom, he recorded All Dogs Go to Heaven in a Los Angeles studio during a two week period. The EP pulls from many genres, as Glaive was simply focused on making music that he liked and wanted to move away from hyperpop. Its title was taken from a book of the same name, which Glaive's mother gave him after the death of his family's dog. All Dogs Go to Heaven was promoted with three singles and a deluxe edition titled Old Dog, New Tricks; the deluxe was promoted with a tour across North America. Production was handled by a variety of record producers, including Travis Barker, Jasper Harris, Nick Mira, Whethan, and others. The EP received mixed reviews from critics.

Background and recording

Glaive released his debut extended play Cypress Grove in November 2020.[1] It gained him a global fanbase and received widespread critical acclaim;[2] The Faders Alex Robert Ross said it positioned Glaive as "the most promising kid in pop music" and called him "a naturally gifted songwriter".[3] Though Glaive is categorized as a hyperpop artist,[4] [5] [6] Cypress Grove pulls from multiple other genres.[7] [8] [9] During August 2021, Glaive performed his first live show at Cole Bennett's Summer Smash festival.

While Cypress Grove was recorded in his bedroom, Glaive travelled to Los Angeles to record All Dogs Go to Heaven in a studio[10] [11] across a two week period with Travis Barker and Nick Mira.[12] [13] After making around 20 songs during the recording period, he had to narrow it down to seven "perfect" ones. During recording sessions, Glaive was assertive in moving away from the hyperpop sound of his previous EP. The EP's title was taken from a book of the same name, which Glaive's mother gave him after the death of his family's dog. When Glaive had ideas, he would write them in the Notes app to turn them into songs later. He wanted to make music that he liked instead of trying to sound like another artist. Before traveling to Los Angeles, he made a few songs for the EP in his bedroom that did not make the final track list.

Composition

Overview

All Dogs Go to Heaven was classified as hyperpop by Julia Gray of Pitchfork, while NME's Ben Jolley wrote that it "extend[s] far beyond the hyperpop umbrella". Maxamillion Polo of Ones to Watch said the EP contains "Fragments of Midwest emo, emo rap, alternative, Jersey bounce, PC Music, and pop-punk".[14] Ross called the EP "hooky, but deft" and pulls from genres such as "Midwest emo, arena pop, and SoundCloud rap." Glaive described the production as a middle ground between trap and EDM and called the EP energetic. Unlike his earlier music, All Dogs Go to Heaven does not feature pitched-up vocals.[15]

Songs

The opening track of All Dogs Go to Heaven is "1984", a hyperpop song that also draws from rock, trap, and EDM.[16] The track meanders and then moves to an intensified pace. It tells a bittersweet story with heartbroken lyrics over a trap-heavy chorus. Gray said that Glaive puts on a "Post Malonian tremble-moan", while Curtis Sun of Consequence described Glaive's delivery as "quavering". "Detest Me" is an upbeat pop song[17] that consists of "blown-out drums, snares and a dolphin-like flute" that come together chaotically. The angst-ridden "Poison" contains a drawn-out enunciation of the word "escape" during its hook, and Jolley described it as "a fusion of trap-meets-pop-punk." The production of "Stephany" and "Synopsis" consist of "sticky riffs and thrashing drums" according to Jolley. Gray called the latter "bumping" and "screeching" and wrote that Glaive is at his most "compelling and genuine" on the track.

"I Wanna Slam My Head Against the Wall", a song about declining serotonin levels and Glaive's crush that loves alcohol,[18] contains frenetic and maximalist hyperpop production.[19] Gray wrote that it's "deceptively chipper," while Sophie Leigh Walker of The Line of Best Fit said it's "all sunshine and rainbows on the surface" while concealing "universal angst". The New York Timess Jon Caramanica wrote that the track "tilts between breathability and gasping," contains "squirrelly production" and called its lyrics "sweetly sung agony".[20] Glaive said the inspiration behind the track was online school and quarantine.[21] The penultimate track "Bastard" begins with a guitar progression and transitions to a beat drop as xylophone notes support Glaive's "raging post-breakup emotions". The closing track "All Dogs Go to Heaven (Outro)" was described as "a relatively slow-burning ballad" by Derrick Rossignol of Uproxx.[22]

Promotion and release

Glaive announced All Dogs Go to Heaven alongside the release of its lead single "I Wanna Slam My Head Against the Wall" and its music video on March 17. The second single, "Detest Me", was released on June 2, 2021, alongside a music video. On July 29, 2021, he released the third and final single, "Bastard".[23] The EP was released on August 6, 2021, via Interscope Records. During August 2021, "1984" received a music video directed by Cole Bennett.

A deluxe edition of All Dogs Go to Heaven, titled Old Dog, New Tricks, was released on January 27, 2022. It added five new songs to the EP, including the single "Prick".[24] [25] [26] During February 2022, Glaive embarked on a North American tour with Aldn and Midwxst to support Old Dog, New Tricks. It was his first tour as a headliner.

On July 19, 2022, Glaive shared a GoFundMe for the dog featured on the EP's cover named Binkus. Binkus had the condition pulmonic stenosis and required $7,500 to treat the condition.[27]

Critical reception

According to Raphael Helfand of The Fader, All Dogs Go to Heaven received mixed reviews.[28] In a perfect review for NME, Ben Jolley wrote that the EP "is a huge step up" for Glaive, showcases "genuine depth to his songwriting" and "proves that his appeal will soon transcend the relatively niche hyperpop scene". In a lukewarm review for Pitchfork, Julia Gray wrote that Glaive's natural talent is hidden under "amorphous" production and said the EP is "polished, near spotless, and that's the problem."

Track listing

Notes

Personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal.[29]

Release history

RegionDateFormat(s)LabelEdition
VariousAugust 6, 2021Original[30]
January 27, 2022Deluxe[31] [32]

Notes and References

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  2. Web site: Kelly . Tyler Damara . May 18, 2023 . glaive shares details of his debut album, i care so much that i dont care at all . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240204041930/https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/news/glaive-shares-details-of-his-debut-album-i-care-so-much-that-i-dont-care-at-all . February 4, 2024 . November 26, 2024 . The Line of Best Fit.
  3. Web site: Maicki . Salvatore . Darville . Jordan . Renshaw . David . Ross . Alex Robert . Sajae . Elder . June 10, 2021 . 10 songs you need in your life this week . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210611123513/https://www.thefader.com/2021/06/10/best-new-songs-playlist-peggy-gou-darkside-bad-bunny . June 11, 2021 . November 19, 2024 . The Fader.
  4. Web site: Jolley . Ben . May 26, 2021 . glaive: teen hyperpop prodigy with fans in Lana Del Rey and Travis Barker . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210526090958/https://www.nme.com/blogs/nme-radar/glaive-teen-hyperpop-prodigy-interview-2948338 . May 26, 2021 . November 26, 2024 . . en.
  5. Web site: Dandridge-Lemco . Ben . November 10, 2020 . How Hyperpop, a Small Spotify Playlist, Grew Into a Big Deal . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20201110183928/https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/10/arts/music/hyperpop-spotify.html . November 10, 2020 . November 26, 2024 . . en.
  6. Web site: Walker . Sophie Leigh . June 3, 2021 . Who is glaive? Meet 16-year-old Ash Gutierrez, the poster-boy of hyperpop Interview . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210603081516/https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/features/interviews/glaive-on-the-rise . June 3, 2021 . November 26, 2024 . The Line of Best Fit.
  7. Web site: March 30, 2021 . 31 Great Records You May Have Missed: Winter 2021 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210330131406/https://pitchfork.com/features/lists-and-guides/30-great-records-you-may-have-missed-winter-2021/ . March 30, 2021 . November 26, 2024 . Pitchfork.
  8. Web site: Battan . Carrie . August 2, 2021 . The Brash, Exuberant Sounds of Hyperpop . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210802105741/https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2021/08/09/the-brash-exuberant-sounds-of-hyperpop . August 2, 2021 . November 26, 2024 . The New Yorker.
  9. Web site: Simpson . Paul . glaive Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20211120214207/https://www.allmusic.com/artist/glaive-mn0003981487 . November 20, 2021 . November 26, 2024 . AllMusic.
  10. Web site: Jolley . Ben . August 6, 2021 . glaive – 'all dogs go to heaven' EP review: scene-stealer's stadium-sized hyperpop anthems . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210806112047/https://www.nme.com/reviews/album/glaive-all-dogs-go-to-heaven-ep-review-radar-3013052 . August 6, 2021 . November 19, 2024 . NME.
  11. Web site: Gray . Julia . August 16, 2021 . glaive: All Dogs Go to Heaven EP Album Review . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210816043713/https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/glaive-all-dogs-go-to-heaven-ep/ . August 16, 2021 . November 19, 2024 . Pitchfork.
  12. Web site: Ross . Alex Robert . August 17, 2021 . Glaive on breaking out and navigating teen stardom . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210818004459/https://www.thefader.com/2021/08/17/glaive-on-breaking-out-and-navigating-teen-stardom . August 18, 2021 . November 19, 2024 . The Fader.
  13. Web site: Blanchet . Brenton . July 14, 2021 . Here's everything you need to know about rising hyperpop sensation glaive . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220712152826/https://www.altpress.com/glaive-ap-recs/ . July 12, 2022 . November 19, 2024 . Alternative Press.
  14. Web site: Polo . Maxamillion . August 9, 2021 . glaive Cements His Place in Music's Next Wave With 'all dogs go to heaven' . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220625014557/https://www.onestowatch.com/en/blog/glaive-all-dogs-go-to-heaven . June 25, 2022 . November 20, 2024 . Ones to Watch.
  15. Web site: Curto . Justin . September 3, 2021 . Glaive's First Live Show: Behind the Scenes Interview, Photo . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210903154701/https://www.vulture.com/article/glaive-interview-lyrical-lemonade-summer-smash-first-live-show-photos.html . September 3, 2021 . November 25, 2024 . Vulture.
  16. Web site: Siroky . Mary . August 6, 2021 . Song of the Week: The Weeknd Returns With the Heart-Pounding "Take My Breath" . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210806203652/https://consequence.net/2021/08/take-my-breath-the-weeknd-song-of-the-week/ . August 6, 2021 . November 19, 2024 . Consequence.
  17. Web site: Rossignol . Derrick . June 2, 2021 . Glaive Is In His Feelings On The Emotional New Single 'Detest Me' . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210602190125/https://uproxx.com/indie/glaive-detest-me-video/ . June 2, 2021 . November 20, 2024 . Uproxx.
  18. Web site: Walker . Sophie Leigh . March 17, 2021 . SoundCloud graduate glaive flips the script with "i wanna slam my head against the wall" . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210317190741/https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/new-music/discovery/glaive-i-wanna-slam-my-head-against-the-wall . March 17, 2021 . November 20, 2024 . The Line of Best Fit.
  19. Ihaza . Jeff . March 19, 2021 . Glaive's 'I Wanna Slam My Head Against the Wall' Is Exactly How Everything Feels Right Now . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210319170423/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/glaive-i-wanna-slam-my-head-against-the-wall-song-review-1144333/ . March 19, 2021 . November 20, 2024 . Rolling Stone.
  20. Web site: Pareles . Jon . Jon Pareles . Caramanica . Jon . Russonello . Giovanni . March 19, 2021 . Addison Rae's Pulsing Pop Debut, and 10 More New Songs . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210321181725/https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/19/arts/music/playlist-addison-rae-glaive-lil-tjay.html . March 21, 2021 . November 10, 2024 . The New York Times.
  21. Web site: Dunn . Frankie . April 1, 2021 . glaive just conquered the hyperpop scene from his bedroom in North Carolina . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20241120222618/https://i-d.co/article/glaive-hyperpop-scene-music-interview-all-dogs-go-to-heaven-ep/ . November 20, 2024 . November 20, 2024 . i-D.
  22. Web site: Rossignol . Derrick . August 11, 2021 . Glaive Drops An Emotional Video For His 'All Dogs Go To Heaven' Title Track . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20211204091129/https://uproxx.com/indie/glaive-all-dogs-go-to-heaven-video/ . December 4, 2021 . November 20, 2024 . Uproxx.
  23. Web site: bastard - Single by glaive . live . https://archive.ph/qvcuF . December 3, 2024 . December 3, 2024 . Spotify.
  24. Web site: Taylor . Sam . January 27, 2022 . glaive has released a deluxe edition of his recent EP, featuring a few new tracks . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220127135810/https://readdork.com/news/glaive-deluxe-edition-ep/ . January 27, 2022 . November 20, 2024 . Dork.
  25. Web site: Kenneally . Cerys . November 22, 2021 . Glaive delivers fan favourite "Prick" from deluxe version of all dogs go to heaven EP . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20211122163113/https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/news/latest-news/glaive-delivers-prick-from-deluxe-version-of-all-dogs-go-to-heaven-ep . November 22, 2021 . November 20, 2024 . The Line of Best Fit.
  26. Web site: Renshaw . David . January 27, 2022 . glaive adds new tracks to All Dogs Go To Heaven deluxe edition . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220127150130/https://www.thefader.com/2022/01/27/glaive-old-dog-new-tricks-deluxe . January 27, 2022 . November 20, 2024 . The Fader.
  27. Web site: Kenneally . Cerys . July 19, 2022 . Glaive shares GoFundMe for dog on all dogs go to heaven EP cover art . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220719121249/https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/news/latest-news/glaive-shares-gofundme-for-dog-on-all-dogs-go-to-heaven-ep-cover-art . July 19, 2022 . November 20, 2024 . The Line of Best Fit.
  28. Web site: Helfand . Raphael . November 16, 2021 . Glaive announces February 2022 North American tour dates . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20211116212220/https://www.thefader.com/2021/11/16/glaive-2022-north-american-tour-dates . November 16, 2021 . November 19, 2024 . The Fader.
  29. Web site: all dogs go to heaven / Glaive . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230501135052/https://listen.tidal.com/album/192637985 . May 1, 2023 . November 20, 2024 . Tidal. 6 August 2021 .
  30. Web site: all dogs go to heaven - Album by glaive . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210831105849/https://music.apple.com/us/album/all-dogs-go-to-heaven/1577659438 . August 31, 2021 . November 20, 2024 . Apple Music.
  31. Web site: Music . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240623115534/https://shop.glaivemusic.com/collections/music . June 23, 2024 . November 20, 2024 . Glaive Official Store.
  32. Web site: old dog, new tricks - Album by glaive . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220127051203/https://music.apple.com/us/album/old-dog-new-tricks/1606018075 . January 27, 2022 . November 20, 2024 . Apple Music.

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