Keeping the embers of traditional rock and roll burning fiercely with two guitars, bass and drums. Champions of the genre with a desparate sense of hope.

12 MP3 Songs
ROCK: Roots Rock, ROCK: Americana



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Review from Americana-UK.com:

"Do you like your rock a little rootsy? A little loud, plenty of guitars, but keeping the melodies and still being able to hear the vocals? Are Stewboss ok, but really you yearn for something with a bit more guts? The come down to the dog pound, because Olâ Yeller is just the thing for you. Actually named after the main man Rich Mattson (an old guy who yells) Olâ Yeller are the bastard sons of the Long Ryders and Creedence Clearwater Revival and their songs are short (12 in 37 minutes), sharp and to the point. Right on that point are tracks like âDiapersâ (way better than itâs title), a lament for lost innocence and potential, presented as a brutal and raw singalong. Further back are the likes of âCountry Hiltâ, and way, way back youâll find âBe A New Manâ, wherein Mattson chronicles, a la Randy Newman, his intent to start over (tomorrow). Mattson and co harmonise beautifully throughout, the guitar solos are crisp and never outstay their welcome. Whatâs not to like?"

"There really isn't a bad track on this record.." --Rift Magazine

"One of [their] best cd's yet.." --Star Tribune 6/9/06

"Perfect pop.."--Minneapolis City Pages, 6/7/06

"..a reliable source of rootsy rock that goes down well with a Grain Belt." - The Onion 6/8/06

"..another picture-perfect snapshot of a place, a time and an era.."--Pulse of the Twin Cities 5/31/06