That Dog. ‎– Totally Crushed Out! (1995)

Alternative rock wanders along some folky backroads for this L.A. band. At times their raging guitars suggest a summit meeting between John Zorn and Sonic Youth, but Anna Waronker's paper-thin vocals and Petra Haden's violin retain a human dimension. Most tracks zip by in under 2:30, and that brevity and focus pays off on tracks like "Ms. Wrong," "He's Kissing Christian," and "She Doesn't Know How."