SPILL ALBUM REVIEW: THE SHEEPDOGS – KEEP OUT OF THE STORM

THE SHEEPDOGS
KEEP OUT OF THE STORM
RIGHT ON RECORDS

Keep Out of The Storm marks the eighth full length record from The Sheepdogs, and their first since 2022’s Outta Sight. The album comes hot on the tails of an impressive 2025 that included the release of two EP’s, Paradise Alone and Hell Together. Produced by the band’s very own Ewan Currie, Keep Out Of The Storm also features collaborations with a rotating lineup of Canadian drummers, including Trevor Falls, Adam Hindle (Dwayne Gretzky, Born Ruffians), Steve Kiely (Golden Feather), Jordan Murphy (Walrus, Adam Bladwin), and Dani Nash (July Talk).

Keep Out Of The Storm opens with the two singles released ahead of the album, “Nobody But You” and the title track. The former is a stomper of a rocker driven by crunchy guitars before opening up to reveal a much lusher verse and chorus. “Nobody But You” is a bright and upbeat track that pairs well with the moody and brooding “Keep Out Of The Storm.” Reminiscent of Tom Petty circa 1977, The Sheepdogs tap into a darker, slightly melancholic energy before erupting in a massive chorus. Melodic guitars and soulful vocals accent the song, making the title track one of the strongest offerings from The Sheepdogs on their latest album.

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The remaining nine tracks on Keep Out Of The Storm sees the band continue forward, building upon the juxtaposing tones of the opening singles. From the “Up On Cripple Creek” inspired shuffle of “Playing All Night Long” to the meaner, blues drenched, and riff heavy “Bad For Your Health”, The Sheepdogs demonstrate a level of range within their sound, each performed with a striking degree of conviction. And while the same can be said about the album’s closer, “Out All Night”, it is clear that The Sheepdogs are at their best on Keep Out Of The Storm when expressing a deep and unresolved sense of yearning, as heard on the title track, “The Owl,” and “Take A Look At Me Riding.”

Keep Out Of The Storm marks a triumphant return for The Sheepdogs as they deliver their first full-length studio album in four years with a sense of grace and an unrivaled classic rock spirit. Over the course of 11 songs, The Sheepdogs demonstrate the timelessness of their mid-70’s inspiration with a record that feels both fresh and like flipping through an old crate of vinyl, as they make an early bid for your summer cottage soundtrack.

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