Album Notes

The War was over...The only survivors were street animals: dogs, cats and rats. From these creatures, a new species of mutants evolved: Drats!!!      

Portland, Oregon's arty rebel band, Drats!!!, is a new species indeed. Fronted by four devastating singers -Maddog, Yoon, Chad Deitchley, and the notorious Chairman -Drats!!! has caught the attention and imagination of many through their outrageous yet compelling anthems, abnormal imagery, and explosive stage performances. The sextet blends catchy pop songwriting, frenetic art-punk energy, and an imaginative, wicked sense of humor.  Balancing demented story lyrics and urgent group vocals against driving percussion and unexpected rock hooks, Drats!!! music is a chaotic Circus of the Stars hosted by Jamie Farr on a maniacal speed binge!  After all, the band is named after the original title for the post-apocalyptic Rock & Rule, a 1983 animated motion picture featuring music from Cheap Trick, Iggy Pop, Lou Reed and Blondie. 

"Hyper and half serious, this is one hell of an artistic vision." - Marjorie Skinner, Portland Mercury

"Six-member Portland band Drats!!! alternates between quirky rock and harder, faster sounds that bring to mind Richard Hell's work." - The Oregonian