That Dog (stylized as that dog.) is a Los Angeles-based rock band that formed in 1992 and disbanded in 1997, reuniting in 2011. The band originally consisted of Anna Waronker on lead vocals and guitar, Rachel Haden on bass guitar and vocals, her sister Petra Haden on violin and vocals, and Tony Maxwell on drums.
The band's original work drew critical comparisons with the output of Redd Kross, Wednesday Week, Dolly Mixture and Buzzcocks. after which mutual friend Tony Maxwell took over.
Releases and Touring
Their self-titled first album was originally released on a limited run as a double 7" on the independent label Magnatone Records in 1992.
On April 8, 1997, That Dog released their third album, Retreat from the Sun,
That year the band toured the US with various acts including, Blur, The Wallflowers, and Counting Crows.
Dissolution and other projects
The group issued a formal statement announcing their disbandment in September 1997. In 2017, Waronker, Rachel Haden and Maxwell indicated that they were in the process of recording a fourth album. Petra Haden declined to participate in the recording process, opting not to continue with the band. A music video for "Just the Way" was released on October 2, 2019.
Band members
Current members
- Anna Waronker – lead vocals, guitar (1992–1997, 2011–present)
- Rachel Haden – bass guitar, vocals (1992–1997, 2011–present)
- Tony Maxwell – drums (1992–1997, 2011–present)
Former member
- Petra Haden – violin, vocals (1992–1997, 2011–2017)
Discography
Studio albums
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! scope="col"| Year
! scope="col"| Details
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| 1994
| That Dog
- Released: March 1, 1994
- Label: DGC
- Formats: CD, cassette, LP
|-
| 1995
| Totally Crushed Out!
- Released: July 18, 1995
- Label: DGC
- Formats: CD, CS, LP
|-
| 1997
| Retreat from the Sun
- Released: April 8, 1997
- Label: DGC
- Formats: CD, CS, LP
|-
| 2019
| Old LP
- Released: October 4, 2019