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Song's Crime Scene Metaphor
- John Darnielle wrote "Cadaver Sniffing Dog" inspired by crime scenes and drug-sniffing dogs at airports.
- The song metaphorically represents a collapsed relationship seen through a detective's point of view.
Relationship as Crime Scene
- The song is about a relationship so damaged it must be treated as dead.
- This metaphor portrays the emotional reality of a love beyond saving, felt deeply by John due to his personal background.
Live Basic Track Recording
- John and his band recorded the basic track live at Blackbird Studios, emphasizing an understated, locked-in rhythm section.
- The acoustic guitars and rhythm were intentionally simple and motoric to leave room for other layers.