The 8th studio album by The Dollyrots who are, without a doubt, pop-punk’s most adorable family unit. Made up of wife-and-husband team Kelly Ogden (bass, vocals) and Luis Cabezas (guitar), and their ever-rotating cadre of temporary drummers, The Dollyrots release their seventh studio LP “Night Owls” on Wicked Cool Records. The latest record from The Dollyrots finds the band dishing out their usual chunky power chords with killer pop hooks, but with a touch more maturity than their previous albums. That sounds strange considering that big, silly songs are a staple of any Dollyrots album, but, on “Night Owls”, even a goofy song like “Hot Mom With the Skinny Pants On” demonstrates something deeper, namely a yearning for new friendships as an adult, which many people find to be elusive.
I really liked the new album. I think it feels like your most mature album, in a way. Which is weird, because I feel like silly fun is a big part of any Dollyrots album. But even the silly stuff just feels like it’s coming from a deeper place.
Wicked Cool Records is a Garage Rock label founded by Steve Van Zandt in 2005. It originated from Van Zandt’s weekly syndicated radio show, Little Steven’s Underground Garage. Recognizing that some of the best Rock and Roll was not receiving the support it deserved, Wicked Cool Records emerged. With an incredible roster of bands including The Chesterfield Kings, The Len Price 3, The Woggles, and more,
Performed by The Dollyrots (Kelly Ogden and Luis Cabezas)
Background Vocals: River Ogden Cabezas, Daisy Moon Cabezas, John Fields
Keys, Programming, Percussion & additional Bass: John Fields & Luis Cabezas
Drums on Track 6: Justin McGrath
released October 13th, 2023
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