Because I'm Awesome [Enhanced]

The Dollyrots | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 13, 2007)
• Original Release Date: 2007
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Enhanced
• Label: Blackheart Records
• ASIN: B000NNUX2O
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #27,100 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Clean Version. For the Dollyrots, the first time was the charm, as the Los Angels-based band's debut, Eat My Heart Out, knocked it right out of the park, with their high-profile TV spots and several weeks on the 206 Vans Warped Tour. Kelly, Luis and Chris are poised to strike even harder with this follow-up full-length. Recorded over the past year with producers Jacques Watt (the Soviettes) and John Fields (who produced the band's debut), Because I'm Awesome promises to pack a more potent punch from start to finish, broadening the Dollyrots scope in both message and music. --This text refers to an alternate Audio CD edition.

Customer Reviews

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Beware of censored version, November 19, 2010

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Hugh A. Allen (Renton, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Because I'm Awesome (MP3 Download)

Great album, but the MP3 version substitutes the censored version of "Desperate S.O.S." There was and still is nothing in the description that Amazon is selling the edited version. Grooveshark has the uncensored version. Buyer beware.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars For "Because I'm Awesome"? That's Right!, March 24, 2007

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Brian Curtiss (East Hartford, CT USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Because I'm Awesome (Audio CD)

"Because I'm Awesome" is more than enough proof that The Dollyrots are one of the best sounding power pop/punk bands in America today. As the follow up to their very enjoyable first cd "Eat My Heart Out", it brings with it a slightly harder edge, and a not quite so sweet aftertaste. But then something had to be up when I noticed the happy maniacal bunny of cover art past replaced with a stressed, emaciated, and gas mask donning one! "BIA" gives returning Dollyrots fans plenty of what they'll be looking for; Kelly Ogden's one of a kind vox which can range from adorably sweet to brash and gutsy, Luis Cabezas's grainy punk guitar riffs, and songs that you'll be liking before the first verse is finished. Production quality is high too making for an awesome (ok, sorry) listening experience. These guys really know how to rock and create memorable songs with excellent arrangements. Here's a brief take on some tracks:

Because I'm Awesome - Excellent song that really gets the cd off and rocking. I can picture kids singing with the chorus of this song while the derision and sarcasm of the lyrics goes completely over their heads.

My Best Friend's Hot - This song sounds very much like it could have come off their first cd and it's just incredibly good! I doubt anyone could walk away after hearing it and not be its' tune slave for the rest of the day.

Out Of L.A. - The rock 'n roll life on the road is always an adventure and The Dollys create a good song here by drawing from their reflections about it. - See them live on tour 5.12.07 at "The Abbey Lounge in Boston" .

Brand New Key - As first done by Melanie this is a fine little tune, but in the hands of The Dollyrots it becomes a jacked-up rocker suitable for moshing to while still retaining the carefree charm of the original. It's pretty amazing to listen to and one of this cd's best songs.

Hysteria - A good, solid rock song and one of Kelly Ogden's sultrier vocal performances. The chorus background vocal harmonies sound very cool.

A Desperate S.O.S. - Punk energized ventings about the downside of techno-society and the post 9/11 era. Take that George W.!

Watch Me Go - An excellent foot stomping, finger snapping, kiss-off that's sure to resonate with alot of women. Nice bass.

This Crush - Sixties girl group sound that's a can't miss with Kelly O's singing voice. I don't think The Angels or Shangri-Las ever contemplated doing a guy in while he's sleeping though.

Nobody Wants U, Turn You Down, and Tummy Tum Tum are each very good too. Cat Calling and 17 are ok and are starting to grow on me. I'd be remiss if I didn't mention that former Dollyrots drummer Amy Wood's work on this entire album is excellent.

In order to hear sound clips of these songs you'll have to go to The Dollyrots website, myspace site, or their label's website due to Amazon not currently having any sound samples available. Trust me you won't regret buying this cd.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Do you like Ramones, Undertones, Pistols,Blondie, May 1, 2010

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Dennis Sullivan - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Because I'm Awesome (Audio CD)

Agree with those reviewers who thought it a great album...comes at you just like Undertones, Ramones.

Great female vocals and harmony by band. Guitars never boring but exceptional- fast, innovative, always surprising. Like Undertones show in 1980, this band keeps coming at you. I guess I would call this pop punk but it reminds me of great punk from years ago.

Majority of songs are great and "This Crush" reminiscent of great slow songs from 50s, 60s with great vocals and background harmony.

Bought this out of curiosity...find it fun and will probably never find it dull- rate it with Ramones, Pistols, Blondie, Undertones. Debby Harry- you've got company.