Other tracks that make this album worth it. “Out of LA” the third track, shows off Ogden's talent as a bassist. The self-same upbeat hooks, melodies and vocals are joined by a pounding her bass for some chaotic fun. A playfully punk-rock version of the early 70's folk-rock hit song “A Brand New Key” with updated sounds and a punk attitude. Undoubtedly all of the sexual innuendo surrounding the original song is lost on a much too sophisticated modern audience. But that doesn't make it a bad remake, in fact just the opposite is true. Although I'm sure there won't be many radio stations banning it in fear that the key in its lock symbolises sex or that “new key” is code for “nookie”.
Also make sure you don't miss “A Desperate S.O.S”. A rapidly progressing punk song, that is The Dollyrots own “We Didn't Start the Fire”, and ends in true punk style with a yelled epithet “Our president is full of shit/ Our president is full of shit!” All in Because I'm Awesome is a fun, driving, fast-paced punk-pop album and I highly recommend it to anyone who likes either alt pop, punk rock or punk pop.
If you would like to learn more about The Dollyrots, you can visit their website. To hear a few tracks from their album Because I'm Awesome you can visit their MySpace space.
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