THE DOLLYROTS – “California Beach Boy”/”Dumb”

      I go this single when I saw the Dollyrots live at the Foxhole back in March and finally got around to really listening to this.  “California Beach Boy” is a infectious piece of catchy rock n roll with a gooey center about falling for someone you didn’t expect to.  The flip side (“Dumb”) mines both punk edge and 60s AM pop hooks to sing about unrequited feelings for someone and the need to move on with your life.  Both songs are uptempo raveups that almost physically pick you up and raise your energy level just on the sonic power alone.  Their new album will be out by the time you read this (expect a review shortly) but if you can’t wait this red vinyl 7” will definitely whet your appetite and want more from The Dollyrots.  (BOONE)

(Blackheart Records)