More than a decade after the life of
the Gories, the foxy
garage explosion of
Demolition Doll Rods prevailed.
Danny Doll Rod (vocals/guitar),
Margaret Doll Rod (guitar/vocals), and
Thumpurr Doll Rod (drums), who are known for performing with next to nothing on, ignite a
R&B,
blues-tailored
rock fire on their third album,
On. Their first for
Swami, it's a collection of tracks resulting from over two and half years of writing and recording and is their long-awaited follow-up to 1999's
T.L.A..
Demolition Doll Rods have every intention of teaching
the White Stripes and other Motor City copycats a thing or two, because
On is balls-to-the-wall, in-your-face, red-toothed
rock & roll. From the
rockabilly hip-shakers
"All the Stars" and
"Take It Off" to the girlish ear candy of
"Hot Pink," Demolition Doll Rods' strut never stops. The trio's white-hot musicianship can't cool down, and producer
Dave Feeny keeps things slick so that the band's stiff upper lip is always up front. The twin-guitar work between
Danny and
Margaret oozes sex in a manner that is playful and completely for performance.
Demolition Doll Rods are the ultimate raw performance, and that should be enough when it comes down to the nitty-gritty of
rock & roll.
Blues is stripped to its bare bones on the live version of
"Don't Go No Further." Wild catcalls from
Thumpurr and
Margaret make you want it more, and honestly,
Demolition Doll Rods want to give it. If that doesn't do it, the classic
blues howling of
"Cannonball" will. Need further explanation?
Demolition Doll Rods are ready to grab you from behind to tell you what's what. ~ MacKenzie Wilson
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