Punk-pop band The Dollyrots sophomore album Because I'm Awesome is precisely what pop-punk should be; fun, honest, in your face, and accessible. Poppy without compromising punk. Their sound is a mix of bouncy melodies and harmonies, with all the ass kicking power and attitude of punk music. The Dead Kennedys love child with Gwen Stefani, nannied by The Go-Go's, playing tag with The B-52's. The Dollyrots come complete with fun to sing lyrics, driving guitars, a tough but pretty chick singer, and perfect radio friendly songs.
What more do you need?
Title track “Because I'm Awesome” is a sarcastic anthem of the tongue-in-cheek, Bowling For
Soup variety. According to frontwoman Kelly Ogden, “Because I'm Awesome” is a great big fuck-you to all those people who think they are oh so awesome. The witty banter-esque lyrics include the practically cheered (as in cheerleader) chorus “I’m a leader, I’m a winner, and I’m cleaner/ Cause I’m awesome/ I don’t need you cause, I’m neato and I beat you/ Cause I’m awesome/ That’s right!” With catchy hooks, great melodies, and the impressive driving guitar work of lead guitarist and founding member Luis Cabezas, “Because I'm Awesome” should be a hit song (video included below).
Second track “My Best Friends Hot” is an unrequited love song. Who hasn't fallen for a hot friend only to see them love someone else and treat you as a buddy? This track's truly melancholy subject matter is disguised by Ogden's baby doll voice and the upbeat hooks. So well disguised is the angsty desolation that you'll happily sing in a cheerful voice “My best friend's hot/ No matter what I do/ You'll love me not/ Nanananana/ Should I tell you now/ or go, go...”
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