Jamal has a clear and puncturing message in “Doghead” that is only reinforced by his elaborative music video. The parallels between the animal and the human are blurred in this macabre world in a tone that initially comes across as humorous. Quickly, however, the track expands into a grimmer tone.
As Jamal explores his dichotomy between humanism and dogism, there’s a bark from an otherwise patient set of drums, followed by the kick of a smooth guitar that eventually propels the track into a haunting choir. The instrumentation of “Doghead” is quiet behind Jamal’s vocals, but they follow his pace, and cautiously, pauses when he does. Jamal’s presence in this track is virtually ethereal.
