Godhopping

Dogs Die in Hot Cars

About Godhopping

"Godhopping" is a pop rock song performed by British band Dogs Die in Hot Cars, released as the first single from their debut album, Please Describe Yourself and their second single overall. Written by lead singer and guitarist Craig Macintosh, and produced by Clive Langer and Alan Winstanley, the song was released on 25 May 2004 in the United Kingdom, with a worldwide release following. "Godhopping" reached number 24 on the UK Singles Chart. The song is driven by two very special and heavily syncopated piano riffs that seem to move fast against one another; lyrically, it is about people who change their religion according to what is fashionable.  


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2005
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Dogs Die in Hot Cars

Dogs Die in Hot Cars is a Scottish band from St. Andrews consisting of members Craig Macintosh (vocals, guitar), Gary Smith (vocals, guitar) Ruth Quigley (vocals, keyboards, French horn), Lee Worrall (bass and glockenspiel) and Laurence Davey (drums and percussion). more »

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Band Formation
"Godhopping" is a song by "Dogs Die in Hot Cars," a Scottish band. The group was formed in St. Andrews, Scotland in 1993.
Album Name
The song "Godhopping" is included in the album "Please Describe Yourself," the debut studio album of the band.
Music Genre
"Dogs Die in Hot Cars" falls under the genre of Indie rock and pop, and their song "Godhopping" showcases this with its fast beats and catchy melody.
Song Release
"Godhopping" was released in 2004, charting in the Top 40 of the UK Singles Chart.
Music Video
The song's music video was directed by Scott Lyon, and it presents a quirky, fun, and energetic performance by the band members.
Inspiration
The creative and somewhat bizarre lyrics of "Godhopping" were reportedly inspired by various day-to-day ordinary incidents that band members experienced.
Chart Performance
"Godhopping" reached the 24th spot on the UK Singles Chart, one of the highest for the band. It also charted in the USA.
Critical Reception
The song "Godhopping" received generally positive reviews from music critics. It was often compared to works by bands such as XTC and Talking Heads because of its unique sound.
Live Performances
Despite the band's relatively short-lived success, "Godhopping" remains a fan-favorite during live performances and is considered a highlight of their setlist.
Band Disestablishment
Dogs Die in Hot Cars unofficially disbanded in 2013, meaning "Godhopping" is one of the limited discography available from the band.
Legacy
Even after the band stopped producing new material, "Godhopping" and other songs from "Please Describe Yourself" continued to gain attention, appearing in various radio playlists and compilations albums.

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