‘This Old Dog’ album artwork (Image via Stereogum) Later, carrying on in the melancholy mood, comes “For the First Time,” a dizzying ode to his former girl, in which DeMarco seems to be in a state of denial about her leaving him, singing, “No, I know she’s coming home soon/There are times I find it hard to feel that way,” over the whirly, gloomy synths. The mood shifts entirely as it transitions to the title track, “This Old Dog,” a dazed, emotional cut expressing grief about aging and losing his love interest. The work starts off sunny and smooth with “My Old Man,” with Mac offering the insight that he sees a reflection of his father when he looks in the mirror. 5 of the Waviest Songs to Add to Your Beachside Playlist
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